On March 11, 1959, Lorraine Hansberry’s ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ opened on Broadway and changed the face of American theater forever. As the first-ever black woman to author a play performed on Broadway, she did not shy away from richly drawn characters and unprecedented subject matter. The play attracted record crowds and earned theContinue reading “Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart – 2017”
Tag Archives: Documentary
Where Dreams Go To Die – 2017
Where Dreams Go To Die is a documentary created by Ethan Newberry (The Ginger Runner) that follows Canadian ultrarunner, Gary Robbins, during his two attempts at completing The Barkley Marathons – a 100+ mile event many consider the toughest endurance run on Earth. Spanning more than 2 years, this journey is emotional, powerful and trulyContinue reading “Where Dreams Go To Die – 2017”
Under an Arctic Sky – 2017
Six fearless surfers travel to the north coast of Iceland to ride waves unlike anything they’ve ever experienced, captured with high-tech cameras. Director : Chris Burkard Cast : Chris Burkard Genre : Adventure|Documentary Release Date : 4/23/2017 Country :
Diana: 7 Days That Shook the Windsors – 2017
This illuminating documentary examines the aftermath of Princess Diana’s tragic death and the tense, dramatic week leading up to her funeral Director : Ben Ryder Cast : James D’Arcy Genre : Documentary Release Date : 5/30/2017 Country : United Kingdom
Gogita’s new life – 2017
After 14 years in prison, the time has come for Gogita to return to his normal life. His wishes seem modest enough: a home of his own and then marriage to a nice woman. But who would be interested in a poor farmer and ex-con who still lives with his mother? Then he meets MakaContinue reading “Gogita’s new life – 2017”
Könige der Welt – 2017
Director : Christian von Brockhausen|Timo Großpietsch Cast : Markus Krieg|Maze Exler|Michael Borwitzky|Ole Fries Genre : Documentary|Music Release Date : 9/23/2017 Country :
Luther – 2017
Discover the story behind the man who sparked the Protestant Reformation. Told through a seamless combination of live-action storytelling and artistic animation, Martin Luther’s daring life is presented in extensive detail while still making the film relevant, provocative, and accessible. Director : Cast : Barry Cooper|Carl Trueman|John Statham|R.C. Sproul|Robert Godfrey|Robert Kolb|Stephen J. Nichols|Steven J. LawsonContinue reading “Luther – 2017”
The Cult Next Door – 2017
In 2013, three women emerged from a flat in Brixton. They had been held there for decades by Aravindan Balakrishnan, a revolutionary Maoist who controlled the women with brainwashing techniques and tales of a sinister, world-controlling machine he called ‘Jackie’. Director : Vanessa Engle Cast : Aisha Wahab|Aravindan Balakrishnan|Chanda Balakrishnan|Josephine Herivel|Paul Flewers|Peter Clement|Rosie Morgan-Davies|Yvonne HallContinue reading “The Cult Next Door – 2017”
The Executive Empress – 2017
The Executive Empress explores the entrepreneurial lives of several Florida women, who have turned their unique passions into successful businesses. Director : Gina Watson Cast : Hazel Henderson|Kelli Johnson|Lisa Wilcox|Misty Wheeler-Belin|Selloane Nkhela Genre : Documentary Release Date : 3/31/2017 Country : United States
The Force – 2017
The Force presents a cinema vérité look deep inside the long-troubled Oakland Police Department as it struggles to confront federal demands for reform, a popular uprising following events in Ferguson, MO, and an explosive scandal. Director : Peter Nicks Cast : Juan-Carlos Zapata Genre : Documentary Release Date : 1/22/2017 Country : United States
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