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POV lists valuable documentary resources
Just in case you hadn’t seen it yet, the lovely people at POV have launched a new feature on their site, providing you with a topnotch overview of resources for documentary filmmakers. … Read entire article »
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Redemption’s success could pave the way for more observational documentaries
The Oscars are looming and, while the name on everyone else’s lips is Beasts of the Southern Wild, here at DocGeeks we’ve been feasting our greedy little eyes on some of the short docs that are lined up for Oscar glory. … Read entire article »
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From riches to rags: the implosion of the American Dream
The acclaimed documentary film The Queen of Versailles, released on DVD today, depicts the story of a wealthy family’s downfall amid the recession. … Read entire article »
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5 Broken Cameras takes home top prize at Cinema Eye Honors
Despite getting nominated in five categories, The Imposter and Searching for Sugar Man both left the Cinema Eye Honors awards with just one prize in their pocket. Find out who the other lucky winners are. … Read entire article »
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Paradise Lost – a review of the documentary trilogy that fought for freedom
“We are masters of the unsaid words, but slaves of those we let slip out”. So it was that, after flippantly dismissing one of the world’s most lauded documentary series, I was sat watching the Paradise Lost trilogy. Having been generously sent a copy of their new DVD by director Joe Berlinger’s PR company, over the last couple of weeks I’ve endeavoured to correct my ignorance about this series. … Read entire article »
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Filmmaker’s nephew crowdfunds restoration of Burroughs documentary
A famous cult documentary made with the help of the BBC, which was shot over a five year period to be completed in 1983, is now being restored by the filmmaker’s nephew, who is also making his own documentary revealing footage from the extensive archive his uncle left behind. … 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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