Raising Bertie is a longitudinal documentary feature following three young African American boys over the course of six years as they grow into adulthood in Bertie County, a rural African American-led community in Eastern North Carolina. Through the intimate portrayal of these boys, this powerful vérité film offers a rare in-depth look at the issuesContinue reading “Raising Bertie – 2017”
Tag Archives: Documentary
White Boy – 2017
“White Boy Rick,” as he was called, was a novelty: A white teenager seemingly running a major inner-city drug operation. In May of 1987, 17-year-old Richard Wershe Jr. was charged with a non-violent, juvenile drug offense. By the time of his arrest he was already a Detroit legend, frequently making front-page headlines and leading theContinue reading “White Boy – 2017”
Beyond The Battalion – 2017
Beyond The Battalion tells the story of the 28th Māori Battalion. It revisits two earlier films, including one on the 1977 pilgrimage of the battalion back to their WW11 battle grounds. Director : Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 4/25/2017 Country :
Sea Gypsies: The Far Side of the World – 2017
The vessel is Infinity, a 120-foot hand-built sailboat, crewed by a band of miscreants. The journey, an 8,000 mile Pacific crossing from New Zealand to Patagonia, with a stop in Antarctica. Unlike all the other boats heading to the Southern Ocean, Infinity is no ice-reinforced super-yacht crewed by professional sailors; rather, Infinity lives in theContinue reading “Sea Gypsies: The Far Side of the World – 2017”
Gareth Thomas v Homophobia: Hate in the Beautiful Game – 2017
Fifty years ago, homosexual acts between consenting male adults were decriminalised. In this documentary, former Wales and Lions rugby union captain Gareth ‘Alfie’ Thomas – arguably the most famous gay international sports star – takes a hard-hitting personal look at what he sees as the last bastion of open homophobia in sport – professional football.Continue reading “Gareth Thomas v Homophobia: Hate in the Beautiful Game – 2017”
The Gateway Bug – 2017
Over 2 billion people on earth eat insects for protein. The Gateway Bug explores how changing daily eating habits can feed humanity in an uncertain age, one meal at a time. Director : Johanna B. Kelly Cast : Andrew Zimmern Genre : Documentary Release Date : 5/20/2017 Country : United States
Ferrante Fever – 2017
Hillary Clinton, Roberto Saviano, Jonathan Franzen and others weigh-in on the Elena Ferrante “craze” and what makes her work – and her mysterious persona – so uniquely captivating. Director : Giacomo Durzi Cast : Ann Goldstein|Elizabeth Strout|Francesca Marciano|Giulia Zagrebelsky|Jonathan Franzen|Lisa Lucas|Mario Martone|Nicola Lagioia|Roberto Saviano|Sarah McNally Genre : Documentary Release Date : 10/2/2017 Country : Italy
Fists of Fury – 2017
Class is in session as your seductive sensei, Cynthia Rothrock gives you the hardest hitting lessons of your life! Courses include a study on the greatest ‘Martial Arts Movie Masters’, ‘Deadliest Weapons”, and the many failed attempts at recreating the ‘Magic of Bruce Lee’. Will you earn your cinematic black-belt or get tossed on theContinue reading “Fists of Fury – 2017”
Negeri Dongeng – 2017
7 young filmmakers climbed the 7 highest mountains in Indonesia and bring 7 cameras along with them. Experiencing a lot of emotions, meeting new people during the exploration across places, every piece of story show how big, rich, dynamic, and vary. Director : Anggi Frisca Cast : Anggi Frisca|Darius Sinathrya|Jogie Kresna Muda Nadeak|Medina Kamil|Nadine Chandrawinata|RivanContinue reading “Negeri Dongeng – 2017”
Oklahoma City – 2017
The bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City in April 1995 is the worst act of domestic terrorism in American history. This documentary explores how a series of deadly encounters between American citizens and federal law enforcement—including the standoffs at Ruby Ridge and Waco—led to it. Director : Barak Goodman CastContinue reading “Oklahoma City – 2017”
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