We live at a moment in time when the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, now more than a century old, continues to be of overwhelming international political and societal importance. From its inception, that conflict has also, of course, had powerful and deeply troubling consequences for Israelis and Palestinians themselves. The story at its most basic level isContinue reading “Colliding Dreams – 2015”
Tag Archives: Documentary
Here Come the Videofreex – 2015
An idealistic collective launches a TV channel in the very early days of portable video cameras. This wonderful lesson in journalism makes it clear just how perilous it is to promote your own view of society via autonomous media. From the tumultuous period of Woodstock, the Black Panthers, women’s lib and anti-Vietnam demonstrations. Director :Continue reading “Here Come the Videofreex – 2015”
I Am Chris Farley – 2015
I am Chris Farley tells his hilarious, touching and wildly entertaining story – from his early days in Madison, Wisconsin, to his time at Second City and Saturday Night Live, then finally his film career (which included hits like Tommy Boy and Black Sheep). The film showcases his most memorable characters and skits from filmContinue reading “I Am Chris Farley – 2015”
The Anti-Mascot – 2015
The mid-’80s were a terrible time for the San Francisco Giants. In 1984, the team lost 96 games and finished in last place — but no one on the roster had as horrible an experience as Wayne Doba. That season, the 33-year-old actor was selected to play the Giants’ first mascot. Well, not really aContinue reading “The Anti-Mascot – 2015”
Citadel – 2015
Dubbed ‘The Mountain God’, the Citadel is a stunning 3000m peak in one of the remaining untouched corners of the Great Alaskan Range: The Neacola Mountains. Due to their typically poor conditions and remote location are largely unexplored. Matt Helliker and Jon Bracey are one the UK’s most formidable partnerships in alpine climbing with manyContinue reading “Citadel – 2015”
The Road to Eternity – 2015
“The Road to Eternity” is an in-depth look at the making of “Pillars of Eternity”, Obsidian Entertainment’s first Kickstarter video game. Director : Mike L. Mitchell Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 5/1/2015 Country : United States
Cássia – 2015
Cássia Eller Rejane. Cássia Eller. Cássia. A powerful restless force on stage, shined herself out of it. One of the greats of Brazilian music, Cássia Eller marked the 1990s and shocked the country with her early death in 2001. A film about the singer, the mother, the woman who exposed her personal life and brokeContinue reading “Cássia – 2015”
Furries – 2015
An intimate look at the subculture known as the ‘furry fandom,’ this film offers a humanizing perspective into a misunderstood group of people by exploring identity, creativity, and community – the human part of being furry. Director : Eric Risher Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 12/1/2015 Country : United States
10 Billion: What’s On Your Plate – 2015
How can we best meet every earth citizens need for healthy food facing our limited resources? Regarding the almost 10 billion humans living on earth by 2050, we have to decide now how we want to shape the future of agriculture. Director : Valentin Thurn Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 4/16/2015 CountryContinue reading “10 Billion: What’s On Your Plate – 2015”
Ilaria Alpi: L’ultimo viaggio – 2015
Twenty years have passed since the death of Ilaria Alpi, RAI journalist and his cameraman Miran Hrovatin, killed in an ambush in Mogadishu on March 20, 1994. Since then, many mysteries, many false leads, have concealed the truth on the murder, on perpetrators, the motive of the blood. “Ilaria Alpi: L’ultimo viaggio” try turning someContinue reading “Ilaria Alpi: L’ultimo viaggio – 2015”