Writer/director Chyna Robinson's feature debut is a stunning indictment of spousal abuse.
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Film Interview: Maria Corina Ramirez of ‘Bridges’
Actress, screenwriter, and director Maria Corina Ramirez explains her choices in developing 'Bridges' and how the story fits in the expanding tapestry of Latin American films.
Read More »Tribeca Film Festival Review: ‘Shapeless’
Two key reasons to see 'Shapeless': Kelly Murtagh's subtle, nuanced portrayal and Samantha Aldana's stylized rendering of addiction's impact.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Dinner in America’
Adam Rehmeier stayed true to his vision of the early '90s punk scene in make his film.
Read More »Documentary Review: ‘Reflection: A Walk with Water’ at the Tribeca Film Festival
Through a water-walk along the Los Angeles aqueduct, documentarian Emmett Brennan explores water scarcity and regeneration.
Read More »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 »‘See For Me’ A Tribeca FF Online World Premiere
Blindness is a liability when there's a home invasion. Time to get a new pair of eyes to help.
Read More »Film Review: ‘Enfant Terrible’ – The Wonderful, Horrible Life of Fassbinder
The life of German art film director Rainer Werner Fassbinder is stylistically portrayed in Oskar Roehler's biographical film.
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?
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