Category Archives: Film

October 9, 2013 · 3:02 PM

In Theatres: GOD LOVES UGANDA

god loves ugandaComing to theatres this Friday, October 11: GOD LOVES UGANDA

Roger Ross Williams’ provocative exploration of the influence of American evangelicals in Africa debuted at Sundance at the beginning of the year. Its extensive festival run has also included San Francisco, Hot Docs, Cleveland, AFI Docs, Hamptons, Nantucket, BAMcinemaFest, New Orleans, Outfest, Festival do Rio, Sundance London, Sheffield, Ashland, Dallas, and Full Frame, picking up awards at the latter four, among many others.

My pre-Sundance profile of the doc may be found here.

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October 9, 2013 · 1:31 PM

In Theatres: THE INSTITUTE

instituteComing to theatres this Friday, October 11: THE INSTITUTE

Spencer McCall’s intriguing look at a labyrinthine citywide game had its world premiere at Slamdance this year. It’s gone on to screen at True/False, Arclight Doc, Atlanta, St Louis, Wisconsin, and San Francisco Doc.

I included the doc in my T/F coverage here.

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October 9, 2013 · 12:46 PM

On VOD: HERMAN’S HOUSE

1335549034_hermans_house_5Now available on VOD: HERMAN’S HOUSE

Angad Singh Bhalla’s exploration of the relationship between and artist and a prisoner held in solitary confinement debuted at True/False last year. It went on to Full Frame, Hot Docs, Camden, Hamptons, Antenna, New Orleans, RIDM, and SF Doc, among others. Just days after his release from prison after 41 years, the film’s subject, Herman Wallace, passed away last Friday morning.

I wrote about the doc out of Hot Docs here.

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October 9, 2013 · 12:01 PM

London 2013: Documentary Overview

lff13-artworkOpening tomorrow, Thursday, October 9, and running through next Sunday, October 20, the BFI London Film Festival, the UK’s largest public cinema event, will present nearly 400 films from 57 countries, appropriately enough for its 57th edition. In the neighborhood of fifty documentary features are included in this impressive figure, showcased in the Documentary Competition as well as in the festival’s various thematic sections. The following offers some of the highlights: Continue reading →

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October 8, 2013 · 3:02 PM

On VOD: THE NETWORK

networkComing to VOD today, Tuesday, October 8: THE NETWORK

Eva Orner’s exploration of Afghanistan’s post-Taliban television industry had its world premiere at SXSW earlier this year. It went on to screen at Antenna, Bermuda, Festival do Rio, and Sheffield. After a limited theatrical release last month, FilmBuff now releases the film on iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, Google Play, Xbox Video, Sony Playstation, and Vudu.

I wrote about the doc upon its theatrical release here.

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October 8, 2013 · 1:31 PM

New Orleans 2013: Documentary Overview

nola logoClosing in on a quarter of a century of bringing films to the Big Easy, the 24th edition of the New Orleans Film Festival kicks off this Thursday, October 10, and runs through next Thursday, October 17. The premier film event in Louisiana, the regional festival has been growing in stature for the past few years, buoyed by a passionate staff, excellent curation, and a perfect destination setting, making it no surprise that more than 200 filmmakers are expected to attend their screenings this year, in addition to industry representatives serving on numerous panels and juries. Continue reading →

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October 8, 2013 · 12:01 PM

On VOD: PING PONG

pingpongfilmstillviewview_0023512f1d5fcComing to VOD today, Tuesday, October 8: PING PONG

Hugh Hartford’s profile of the World Over 80s Table Tennis Championships debuted at Hot Docs last year. Its festival circuit also included DOC NYC, Sheffield, Miami, Palm Springs, and Vancouver.

I previously wrote about the doc upon its theatrical release here.

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October 7, 2013 · 3:02 PM

Hamptons 2013: Documentary Overview

Beginning its third decade this Thursday, October 10, the 21st edition of the Hamptons International Film Festival runs through Monday, October 14. More than seventy features will screen in the tony townships located about 100 miles east of New York City, offering locals a chance to sample potential Oscar contenders and acclaimed international work, while also drawing Manhattan industry for an early Fall weekend getaway. Among the lineup are more than two dozen feature docs, with some of the highlights noted below. Continue reading →

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October 7, 2013 · 1:31 PM

On TV: CODE OF THE WEST

code of the westComing to WORLD Channel’s America ReFramed series tomorrow, Tuesday October 8: CODE OF THE WEST

Rebecca Richman Cohen’s exploration of medical marijuana made its debut at SXSW last year. It went on to screen at Camden, DOC NYC, Traverse City, and the IFF Boston, among others.

I previously wrote about the doc out of SXSW here.

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October 7, 2013 · 12:01 PM

On DVD: MEA MAXIMA CULPA

Coming to DVD tomorrow, Tuesday, October 8: MEA MAXIMA CULPA: SILENCE IN THE HOUSE OF GOD

Alex Gibney’s indictment of clergy sexual abuse debuted last year at Toronto. It went on to screen at DOC NYC, London, Chicago, Woodstock, and the Hamptons.

I included the doc in my Toronto coverage here.

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