New to Sundance this year is the Special Events section, which includes two nonfiction projects. First up: A preview of the first episode of Andrew Jarecki’s new six-part HBO documentary series, THE JINX: THE LIFE AND DEATHS OF ROBERT DURST, about the reclusive real estate heir. Continue reading
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2015 Sundance Docs in Focus: THE JINX: THE LIFE AND DEATHS OF ROBERT DURST
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2015 Sundance Docs in Focus: 6 DESIRES: DH LAWRENCE AND SARDINIA
Winding down this year’s profiles, we turn to the only documentary offering in the Spotlight section: Mark Cousins’ latest essay film, 6 DESIRES: DH LAWRENCE AND SARDINIA, an exploration of the noted author. Continue reading
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2015 Sundance Docs in Focus: STATION TO STATION
The third and final New Frontier documentary closes out today’s profiles: Doug Aitken’s STATION TO STATION, an omnibus project exploring creativity on a cross-country train trip. Continue reading
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2015 Sundance Docs in Focus: SAM KLEMKE’S TIME MACHINE
New Frontier’s second documentary offering takes a trip through time and space: SAM KLEMKE’S TIME MACHINE, by returning filmmaker Matthew Bate. Continue reading
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2015 Sundance Docs in Focus: THE ROYAL ROAD
Today’s Sundance profiles cover the festival’s cutting edge New Frontier section, beginning with fest alum Jenni Olson’s THE ROYAL ROAD, an essay about memory, nostalgia, and California. Continue reading
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On DVD: THE INTERNET’S OWN BOY
Coming to DVD tomorrow, Tuesday, January 20: THE INTERNET’S OWN BOY: THE STORY OF AARON SWARTZ
Brian Knappenberger’s portrait of the late Internet activist bowed at Sundance last year. It went on to screen at SXSW, Nantucket, Hot Docs, Atlanta, IFF Boston, and Seattle, among other events. The film made the shortlist for the Best Documentary Academy Award.
My pre-Sundance profile of the doc may be found here.
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2015 Sundance Docs in Focus: THE NIGHTMARE
Switching over to the Park City at Midnight section, the sole nonfiction selection closes out this week’s profiles: Rodney Ascher’s unsettling study of a mysterious sleep disorder, THE NIGHTMARE. Continue reading
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2015 Sundance Docs in Focus: WHAT HAPPENED, MISS SIMONE?
This year’s Documentary Premieres profiles wrap with Liz Garbus’ return to Park City, screening as a Day One film: WHAT HAPPENED, MISS SIMONE?, a biographical portrait of the influential performer and activist. Continue reading
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2015 Sundance Docs in Focus: TIG
This week’s profiles begin with the penultimate title in the Documentary Premieres section: TIG, a candid portrait of a comedian’s struggles with illness, love, and career. Continue reading
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2015 Sundance Docs in Focus: PROPHET’S PREY
Amy Berg returns to the Documentary Premieres section with her newest project: PROPHET’S PREY, an investigation into the rise and fall of fundamentalist sect leader Warren Jeffs. Continue reading
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