In the summer of 2015, former US Marine and world record weightlifter Matt “Kroc” Kroczaleski was publicly outed as being transgender. The reaction was universal: her sponsors abandoned her, she was disowned by her parents, banned from competing, and she changed her name to “Janae”. This film follows Janae as she attempts to find herContinue reading “Transformer – 2018”
Tag Archives: Documentary
Kuzola, le Chant des Racines – 2018
Director : Hugo Bachelet Cast : Lúcia de Carvalho Genre : Documentary Release Date : 6/20/2018 Country : France
Black Pharaohs: Empire of Gold – 2018
It’s a land of pyramids, gold, and ancient treasure, but it’s not Egypt. It’s present-day Sudan, once home to the glorious kingdom of Kush. Now, archaeologists are using every means possible – from robots to rock climbers – in their search for clues about this long-neglected culture. Once the Kushites filled the pharaohs’ coffers withContinue reading “Black Pharaohs: Empire of Gold – 2018”
Glossary of Broken Dreams – 2018
Puppets! Pixels! Anime! Live action! Stock footage! Lumpennerd Johannes Grenzfurthner gives an ideotaining cinematic revue about important political concepts. Everyone is talking about freedom! Privacy! Identity! Resistance! The Market! The Left! But, yikes, Johannes can’t tolerate ignorant and topically abusive comments on the “Internet” anymore! Supported by writer Ishan Raval, in this film, Johannes explains,Continue reading “Glossary of Broken Dreams – 2018”
Canvey – The Promised Island – 2018
After decades of rising house prices, many of the North London Hasidic Jewish community are relocating 50 miles east to the more affordable Canvey Island, Essex: a Brexit stronghold voted ‘the most English place in Britain’. This film follows the reactions of the island’s Anglican and agnostic residents as they get to grips with theirContinue reading “Canvey – The Promised Island – 2018”
Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story – 2018
The life and career of the first African-American driver to compete in the Indy 500. Director : Adam Carolla|Nate Adams Cast : Al Unser|Bernie Ecclestone|Bobby Unser|Geraldine Ribbs|Jr|Paul Newman|Phillip Ribbs|Robby Unser|Willy T. Ribbs Genre : Documentary Release Date : 1/1/2018 Country : United States
Church & State – 2018
Church & State is the improbable story of a brash, inexperienced gay activist and a tiny Salt Lake City law firm that joined forces to topple Utah’s gay marriage ban. The film’s ride on the bumpy road to equality in Utah offers a glimpse at the Mormon church’s influence in state politics and the squabblesContinue reading “Church & State – 2018”
TrustWho – 2018
Director : Lilian Franck Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 3/1/2018 Country : Austria
Riches – 2018
Riches is a documentary film that explores the Christian faith in two different cultures. It follows a British Christian mission team on their trip to Zambia in 2016 and examines the ways in which cultural and social/economic background might impact one’s faith. Director : Bryan Lomax Cast : Becky Smith|Bernie Mullen|Christine Mullard|Emma Felton|Keith Smith|Laura Chaldecott|MandyContinue reading “Riches – 2018”
Moynihan – 2018
A biographical portrait of Daniel Patrick Moynihan, twentieth century colossus: public intellectual, policy specialist, ambassador, and NY senator. Director : Joseph Dorman|Toby Perl Freilich Cast : Daniel Patrick Moynihan|Jeffrey Wright Genre : Documentary Release Date : 10/3/2018 Country : United States