Not Quite Hollywood – 2008

As Australian cinema broke through to international audiences in the 1970s through respected art house films like Peter Weir’s “Picnic At Hanging Rock,” a new underground of low-budget exploitation filmmakers were turning out considerably less highbrow fare. Documentary filmmaker Mark Hartley explores this unbridled era of sex and violence, complete with clips from some ofContinue reading “Not Quite Hollywood – 2008”

Every Little Step – 2008

Every Little Step follows the plight of real-life dancers as they struggle through auditions for the Broadway revival of “A Chorus Line” and also investigates the history of the show and the creative minds behind the original and current incarnations. Director : Adam Del Deo|James D. Stern Cast : Baayork Lee|Bob Avian|Charlotte d’Amboise|Chryssie Whitehead|German Alexander|JasonContinue reading “Every Little Step – 2008”

The Business of Being Born – 2008

Director Abby Epstein’s controversial documentary takes a hard look at America’s maternity care system, juxtaposing hospital deliveries against the growing popularity of at-home, natural childbirths that some expectant parents are opting for. Former talk show host Ricki Lake was inspired to produce this compelling exposé after a dissatisfying birthing experience with her first child leftContinue reading “The Business of Being Born – 2008”

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