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An experiment in online distribution by the filmmakers at Fat Rat Films
London documentary filmmakers Gemma Atkinson and Fred Grace of Fat Rat Films have recently been undertaking an interesting experiment in online film distribution with their new short animated documentary, Act of Terror. … Read entire article »
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Ken Loach’s documentary is “refreshing and radical”
At a time when millionaire politicians (eighteen of the current twenty nine cabinet ministers are worth over a million) are telling us that “we are all in this together” the documentary “The Spirit of 45” could not seem more prescient, writes Ben Unwin. … Read entire article »
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Joe Berlinger, director of the Paradise Lost documentaries: “It really was a witch hunt”
Earlier this week DocGeeks’ Jacob Harbord reviewed the Paradise Lost documentary series, which portray the faith of the West Memphis 3; innocent young men who were wrongly convicted of a heinous crime. Director Joe Berlinger, partially responsible for the men’s recent release, agreed to an interview and spoke to Harbord about a simple little phenomenon called the truth and what role he would like to see the films play in our society today. … Read entire article »
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Documentary hopes to change stance on drugs via YouTube release (watch)
With a loud bang Sundog pictures have released a new documentary on YouTube in the hope that it will change our views on the war on drugs, and can instigate a demand for change. DocGeeks reviews the film already endorsed by a variety of Presidents and asks; are we ready to break the taboo? … Read entire article »
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DG Approved: Dream Soldier
A new feature length action documentary is coming to the stage, that is, if we help it get there. Our opinion is we should! Here you can find out why… … Read entire article »
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The Invisible War
It won the prestigious Audience Award at Sundance 2012 and is currently in the running for an equally appreciated IDA award; this flawless investigation by Oscar and Emmy nominated director Kirby Dick reveals that some servicemen who are working to prevent evil acts of terrorism from reaching American soil, are in fact themselves guilty of accomplishing acts that are equally as brutal, and on their own comrades…. … Read entire article »
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Why Poverty? documentary series: Education Education
Along with many things in communist China, access to higher education is the priveledge of a relative few. Weijun Chen directed a documentary highlighting the realities of Chinese education, where despite a booming middle-class, a degree far from guarantees a job. Part of the Why Poverty? series of documentaries screening all over the world, the film examines how inequality permeates education in China and how the poor are made to pay the price. … Read entire article »
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