Follow the animated journey of an Indigenous photographer as she travels through time. The oral and written history of her family reveals the story — we witness the impact and legacy of the railways, the slaughter of the buffalo and colonial land policies. Director : Amanda Strong|Dora Cepic Cast : Gail Maurice|Hannah Curr|Kory Snache|Myrna Watson|NormanContinue reading “Four Faces of the Moon – 2016”
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Ella – 2016
Ella Havelka made history in 2013 by becoming the first Indigenous dancer at the 50-year-old Australian Ballet. In this engaging, MIFF Premiere Fund-supported world premiere, Ella – a descendant of the Wiradjuri people – charts her inspiring journey from growing up in modest circumstances as the only child of a single mother in rural AustraliaContinue reading “Ella – 2016”
Buster Keaton: The Genius Destroyed by Hollywood – 2016
In 1926, he was at the peak of his glory and wealth. By 1933, he had reached rock bottom. How, in the space of a few years, did Buster Keaton, the uncontested genius of silent films, go from the status of being a widely-worshipped star to an alcoholic and solitary fallen idol? With a spotlightContinue reading “Buster Keaton: The Genius Destroyed by Hollywood – 2016”
Saddam Goes to Hollywood – 2016
The extraordinary true story of Saddam Hussein’s farcical venture into the movie business: a story involving Oliver Reed, big budgets, war, debauchery and a film lost in a Surrey garage for 35 years Director : Stephen Finnigan Cast : George Sweeney|Helen Ryan|Josephine Burge|Lateif Jorephani|Mark Penfold|Mohamed Shukri Jameel|Stephan Chase|Vic Armstrong Genre : Documentary Release Date :Continue reading “Saddam Goes to Hollywood – 2016”
The Human Face of Big Data – 2016
With the rapid emergence of digital devices, an unstoppable, invisible force is changing human lives in ways from the microscopic to the gargantuan: Big Data, a word that was barely used a few years ago but now governs the day for many of us from the moment we awaken to the extinguishing of the finalContinue reading “The Human Face of Big Data – 2016”
notes to eternity – 2016
Renowned critics of Israeli policies – Noam Chomsky, Norman Finkelstein, Sara Roy and Robert Fisk – provide personal substance and historical perspective to their arguments in this impressive film by New Zealander Sarah Cordery. Director : Sarah Cordery Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 5/12/2016 Country :
Radioactive Veteran – 2016
“Radioactive Veteran” is a documentary short about Marine Corps veteran Donald Guy and his widow Mary. When Donald was serving in the early 1950s, the military ordered him to the Nevada Test Site, where they had begun conducting nuclear testing. Along with thousands of other Marines and soldiers, Donald was assured he was safe asContinue reading “Radioactive Veteran – 2016”
The Lure – 2016
An eccentric millionaire hides $3 million of gold somewhere in the Rocky Mountains, luring thousands out on a wild treasure hunt in search of riches and redemption. Director : Tomas Leach Cast : Amanda Fry|David Rice|Paulina Longenbaugh Genre : Documentary Release Date : 11/13/2016 Country :
Torchbearer – 2016
“The Duck Commander” Phil Robertson, makes a compelling argument on the absurdity of life without God. Director : Stephen K. Bannon Cast : Phil Robertson Genre : Documentary Release Date : 10/7/2016 Country : United States
Die Sportsfeinde aus Herzogenaurach – Adidas gegen Puma – 2016
Director : Cast : Ken Duken|Torben Liebrecht Genre : Documentary Release Date : 3/25/2016 Country :