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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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Hackney Picturehouse presents 5 Broken Cameras documentary workshop
At film festivals and in cinemas worldwide the documentary film 5 Broken Cameras was a hit. Now Hackney Picturehouse presents us with a one-day ’the making of’ workshop which will include tips and lessons from the film’s very own co-director Guy Davidi. … Read entire article »
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Documentary examines brutal existence of albinos in Tanzania
The audience at IDFA rated it their second favourite out of a possible 300 films - and with just cause. Harry Freeland’s new documentary In The Shadow of the Sun is a phenomenal piece of filmmaking which doesn’t just tells us but also truly lets us feel the heartbreaking fear and pain that albinos in Tanzania experience on a daily basis. … Read entire article »
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Why Poverty? documentary series: Park Avenue
Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Alex Gibney strikes again with a hard-hitting documentary highlighting the unfair wealth divide in the US by focusing on Park Avenue; one of the country’s most famous streets where the super rich and super poor live a mere few miles apart. … Read entire article »
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IDFA Review: The Ridge
The Ridge (or Pura Vida as it was originally called) by directors Migueltxo Molina and Pablo Iraburu is a stunningly shot and scored tribute to friendship and living life to the full, concealed behind a thrilling mountain rescue story. … Read entire article »
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IDFA Review: Dirty Energy
When the BP oil spill occurred, reporters from all over the world set up camp in the areas which were most hit by the events. But as time went on they packed up there recorders, cameras and notepads and moved on to the next big story. But for the people working and living in the areas surrounding the Gulf of Mexico the story is far from over… … Read entire article »
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IDFA Review: Good People Go to Hell, Saved People Go to Heaven
When I was asked to write a review of a documentary on Evangelical Christians in America, I was intrigued at the prospect. Though the topic has been fairly well covered, it is a fascinating one, so I was naturally interested in how a documentary chosen to screen in competition at IDFA would stand out from earlier films on the same subject. … Read entire article »
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