Category Archives: Sundance

January 18, 2018 · 11:15 AM

On TV: THE FORCE

Coming to PBS’s Independent Lens this coning Monday, January 22:
THE FORCE

Director:
Peter Nicks

Premiere:
Sundance 2017

Select Festivals:
DOC NYC, CPH:DOX, True/False, Full Frame, Seattle, Human Rights Watch, BAMcinemaFest, Melbourne, Cleveland, San Francisco, Sarasota

About:
An immersion into the beleaguered Oakland Police Department as it attempts to reform its scandal-ridden image.

I profiled the doc before Sundance here.

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January 17, 2018 · 3:02 PM

2018 Sundance Docs in Focus: WILD WILD COUNTRY

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WILD WILD COUNTRY
Chapman Way and Maclain Way revisit an Indian spiritual community’s attempt to take over a small Oregon town in this gripping docuseries.

Festival Section:
Special Events
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January 17, 2018 · 1:31 PM

2018 Sundance Docs in Focus: THE TRADE

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THE TRADE
Matthew Heineman examines America’s opioid epidemic through multiple perspectives in the chain, from growers to law enforcement.

Festival Section:
Special Events
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January 17, 2018 · 12:01 PM

2018 Sundance Docs in Focus: THE KING

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THE KING
Eugene Jarecki reflects on the rise and fall of America through the story of Elvis Presley.

Festival Section:
Special Events
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January 16, 2018 · 3:02 PM

2018 Sundance Docs in Focus: A THOUSAND THOUGHTS

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A THOUSAND THOUGHTS
Sam Green and Joe Bini’s live documentary tells the story of acclaimed contemporary classical music ensemble Kronos Quartet.

Festival Section:
New Frontier
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January 16, 2018 · 1:31 PM

2018 Sundance Docs in Focus: NARCISSISTER ORGAN PLAYER

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NARCISSISTER ORGAN PLAYER
Against the backdrop of her provocative and inventive performance, Narcissister reflects on the personal impact of her mother’s illness and death.

Festival Section:
New Frontier
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