In ‘Wretches & Jabberers and Stories from the Road’, two men with autism embark on a global quest to change prevailing attitudes about disability and intelligence. With limited speech, Tracy Thresher, 42, and Larry Bissonnette, 52, both faced lives of mute isolation in mental institutions or adult disability centers. When they learned as adults toContinue reading “Wretches & Jabberers – 2011”
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American Passages – 2011
Initially, there’s that moment of happiness: an African-American celebrating in Harlem cheers “We’re free!” as if Barack Obama’s victory meant the ultimate end of slavery. AMERICAN PASSAGES is an associative journey through the United States: a disillusioned Iraq veteran, gay adoptive fathers, black judges, white party animals and a pimp at a casino table inContinue reading “American Passages – 2011”
Summer Pasture – 2011
An intimate glimpse into the experiences of a young Tibetan family struggling to reconcile their traditional way of life with a rapidly modernizing world. Director : Lynn True|Nelson Walker Cast : Locho|Yama Genre : Documentary|Drama Release Date : 8/17/2011 Country : China
I Want My Name Back – 2011
Thirty years after recording “Rapper’s Delight,” Master Gee & Wonder Mike come back to reclaim their identities and rightful place in Hip Hop history. Director : Roger Paradiso Cast : Guy “Master Gee” O’Brien|Henry “Big Bank Hank” Jackson|Michael “Wonder Mike” Wright Genre : Documentary Release Date : 11/5/2011 Country : United States
Friends After 3.11 – 2011
In March 2011, Japan was struck by a catastrophic earthquake, with the devastating tsunami that followed causing a meltdown at the Fukushima nuclear power station that sent ripples of discontent throughout the country. Director Iwai Shunji’s Friends after 3.11 (2011) is a deeply personal documentary which uses the statements of some of his closest friendsContinue reading “Friends After 3.11 – 2011”
Il caso Zanfretta – 2011
The famous Italian encounter Director : Alessandro Zavattero Cast : Pier Fortunato Zanfretta|Rino Di Stefano Genre : Documentary Release Date : 12/17/2011 Country : Italy
Money as Debt III: Evolution Beyond Money – 2011
This third and final movie in the Money as Debt trilogy presents a comprehensive picture of how “money” could work in the future. Director : Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 8/10/2011 Country : Canada
Steve Jobs: One Last Thing – 2011
Through interviews with colleagues and others who knew the creative genius whose innovations transformed the lives of millions, ONE LAST THING provides an inside look at the man and the major influences that helped shape his life and career. Director : Mimi O’Connor|Sarah Hunt Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 11/2/2011 Country :Continue reading “Steve Jobs: One Last Thing – 2011”
Meanwhile in Mamelodi – 2011
Set against the raucous backdrop of the 2010 World Cup, MEANWHILE IN MAMELODI is a beautifully crafted portrait of a place and one family’s daily life inside it. The Mtsweni family lives in the Pretoria Township of the title, in the district known as Extension 11. Their world is a ramshackle collection of corrugated tinContinue reading “Meanwhile in Mamelodi – 2011”
Planet of Snail – 2011
Young-Chan comes from planet of snail where deaf blind people live slow and quiet lives. When Young-Chan came to Earth, nobody understood his language and he was desperate. Then an angel walked into his life. Soon-Ho knows how it is to be lonely and soon becomes an inseparable part of his life. Young-Chan also discoversContinue reading “Planet of Snail – 2011”
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