Through a water-walk along the Los Angeles aqueduct, documentarian Emmett Brennan explores water scarcity and regeneration.
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Documentary Review: ‘All These Sons,’ in a World Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival 2021
Embedding themselves, Bing Liu and his team shadow two community members who introduce them to the troubled neighborhoods and the programs that help mitigate violence in Chicago.
Read More »Documentary Review: Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Dalai Lama in ‘Mission: Joy – Finding Happiness in Troubled Times’
This documentary reveals that if these individuals from different religions can employ the wisdom of joy, so can we.
Read More »SXSW Film Review: ‘Under the Volcano’ – George Martin’s Magical Musical World
A small Caribbean island was the birthplace of some of the most popular music of the 20th century.
Read More »2021 SXSW Film Festival Review: ‘United States vs. Reality Winner’
The film 'United States vs. Reality Winner' raises vital questions. When does leaking a document serve the public interest? Should exposing corruption be retaliated against or protected?
Read More »2021 SXSW Film Festival Review: Nanfu Wang’s ‘In The Same Breath’
Nanfu Wang's documentary In the Same Breath chronicles the events related to the COVID-19 breakout in Wuhan, China. In parallel Wang relates the events of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. Her unique position as a Chinese American citizen reveals her perspective about how the outbreak similarly impacted both countries.
Read More »2021 SXSW Film Festival Review: ‘Demi Lovato: Dancing With The Devil’
This documentary is a cautionary tale for all those who start out in beauty pageants. If they, as child stars, possess the talent to parlay their success into worldwide tours at 25, the exposure can be treacherous.
Read More »2021 SXSW Film Festival Review: ‘The Oxy Kingpins’
'The OXY Kingpins' gives a valuable perspective on the impact of corporations on our society's opioid addiction.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Nasrin’
'Nasrin' is a heartbreaking and powerful movie detailing one woman's courageous fight for freedom - watch it if you dare.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliche’
'Poly Styrene: I'm A Cliché' is a heartbreaking and empowering film telling the story of one of the great figures of British punk.
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