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 »Tag Archives: Documentary
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 »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.
Read More »Virtual SXSW: Film Review – ‘The Mojo Manifesto’: Punk Country Crooning
Mojo Nixon combined punk rock and country to craft a unique style sometimes described as cowpunk or psychobilly.
Read More »Virtual SXSW: Film Review – ‘We Don’t Deserve Dogs’
Matthew Salleh and Rose Tucker's documentary explores intimately humankind's longstanding relationship with canine companions.
Read More »Documentary Film Review: ‘McKellen: Playing the Part’
With the actor's own words guiding Joe Stephenson's documentary, the film acts as a memoir from Ian McKellen.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘For Sama’
Highly personal, but universal in scope and feel, 'For Sama' takes us into the reality of Aleppo under siege and we grieve and laugh with the families living through it.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘The Most Dangerous Year’
'The Most Dangerous Year' will make you cry and make you angry, but if you care about civil rights you need to see this movie
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Free Trip To Egypt’
'Free Trip To Egypt' is a wonderful movie about a brave experiment in overcoming people's pre-conceptions and prejudices to help find common ground.
Read More »