Becoming Bulletproof – 2015

A diverse group of disabled people from across the U.S. take on leading roles in a magical rip-roaring costume drama Western, filmed on vintage Hollywood locations. This riveting film within a film immerses us in a dynamic, inclusive world of discipline and play, raising questions about why we so rarely see real disabled actors onContinue reading “Becoming Bulletproof – 2015”

Best of Enemies – 2015

A documentary about the legendary series of nationally televised debates in 1968 between two great public intellectuals, the liberal Gore Vidal and the conservative William F. Buckley Jr. Intended as commentary on the issues of their day, these vitriolic and explosive encounters came to define the modern era of public discourse in the media, markingContinue reading “Best of Enemies – 2015”

Run Free: The True Story of Caballo Blanco – 2015

American ultra running legend Micah True (Caballo Blanco, or the White Horse) lived and ran with the Tarahumara Indians in Northern Mexico. The Tarahumara (also known as the Rarámuri or the Running People) are some of the best long distance runners in the world. This award-winning feature-length documentary chronicles Micah’s quest to promote and preserveContinue reading “Run Free: The True Story of Caballo Blanco – 2015”

The Forgotten Plague – 2015

Tuberculosis is the deadliest killer in human history, responsible for one in four deaths for almost two centuries. While it shaped medical pursuits, social habits, economic development and public policy, TB and its impact are poorly understood. Director : Chana Gazit Cast : Andrea Barrett|Andrea Cooper|Joanne Curtis|Mary Hotaling|Michael Murphy|Peter Pringle|Sheila Rothman|Sherwood Davies|Vivian Schatz|Whitney Seymour Jr.Continue reading “The Forgotten Plague – 2015”

From Caligari to Hitler: German Cinema in the Age of the Masses – 2015

Focuses on the Weimar Republic (1918-1933) and its ‘collective spirit’ in cinema. The purpose of film as a cultural tool is examined. Based on celebrated sociologist Siegfried Kracauer’s seminal book ‘From Caligari to Hitler’ (1947). Director : Rüdiger Suchsland Cast : Elisabeth Bronfen|Eric D. Weitz|Fatih Akin|Hans Henrik Wöhler|Rüdiger Suchsland|Thomas Elsaesser|Volker Schlöndorff Genre : Documentary ReleaseContinue reading “From Caligari to Hitler: German Cinema in the Age of the Masses – 2015”

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