From ancient cave paintings to Twitter feeds and deep fakes, propaganda’s rapid progression hasn’t compromised its potency. Tracing its effective use by religious figures, politicians and marketers, director Larry Weinstein crafts a persuasive study of the mechanics behind propaganda. This fascinating investigation confronts us with timely questions: If we grow up surrounded by propaganda, howContinue reading “Propaganda: The Art of Selling Lies – 2019”
Category Archives: Documentary
XY Chelsea – 2019
The historic story of whistleblower Chelsea Manning. Shot over two years and featuring exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes verité with Manning, the film picks up on the momentous day in May when she leaves prison and follows her through her journey of discovery. Director : Tim Travers Hawkins Cast : Barack Obama|Chase Strangio|Chelsea Manning|George W. Bush|JulianContinue reading “XY Chelsea – 2019”
Fiddlin’ – 2019
Sister filmmakers Julie Simone and Vicki Vlasic return to their Appalachian roots to film at the world’s oldest Fiddler’s Convention. With multiple generations jamming together, Fiddlin’ is a love-letter to American roots and the uplifting power of music. Director : Julie Simone Cast : Genre : Documentary|Music Release Date : 10/18/2019 Country : United States
Metamorphosis – 2019
“Olya is cool. Next to her is a little sparkle, from how light and joyful she is. But her ex-man – not cool at all, and left a scar for her, ”- this is how the blog of Rina Tsunami, a tattoo artist from Vladimir, begins. She collects stories of women who come to herContinue reading “Metamorphosis – 2019”
You’re Gorgeous I Love Your Shirt – 2019
Featuring Tonya Harris and her daughter Lyndsey and their powerful story of how so many parents are unaware what’s happening in school with their child, because the child doesn’t want to be a burden, and how she missed the signs that her daughter was in more distress than they ever knew. Director : Tricia BroukContinue reading “You’re Gorgeous I Love Your Shirt – 2019”
Near and Elsewhere – 2019
In fictional sequences inserted into this documentary about economic, social and political perspectives on possible upcoming developments, the filmmakers portray a utopian future as a foreign territory. Six public figures from various cultural and social circles reflect on the future as a matter of time, people and the world. Director : Eduard Zorzenoni|Sue-Alice Okukubo CastContinue reading “Near and Elsewhere – 2019”
Belichick & Saban: The Art of Coaching – 2019
Explores the four-decade-long friendship between two of the most successful and revered coaches in football history. Director : Ken Rodgers Cast : Bill Belichick|Josh McDaniels|Kirby Smart|Nick Saban|Ozzie Newsome Genre : Documentary Release Date : 12/10/2019 Country :
I Know Catherine, The Log Lady – 2019
An authorized feature documentary about Catherine E. Coulson, best known as the Log Lady in David Lynch & Mark Frost’s “Twin Peaks”. Director : Richard Green Cast : Catherine E. Coulson|Dana Ashbrook|David Lynch|Jack Nance|Jenny Sullivan|Kimmy Robertson|Kyle MacLachlan|Michael Horse|Ricardo Montalban|Sheryl Lee Genre : Documentary Release Date : 5/31/2019 Country :
Non-Standard Positions – 2019
Two weeks later, football players from Abkhazia go to England. The World Cup among unrecognized states and autonomies will be held there. For the national team of Abkhazia, the challenge is to win this tournament at all costs. What overshadows the plans of Abkhazian football players is that it remains unclear to the last whetherContinue reading “Non-Standard Positions – 2019”
Králové Šumavy – 2019
Director : Kris Kelly Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 10/27/2019 Country : Czech Republic
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