Tag Archives: documentary

Tue, Oct 6 2009
DVD release of Chantal Akerman’s FROM THE EAST (D’Est)

DVD release of Chantal Akerman’s FROM THE EAST (D’Est)

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“Comparable in force and originality to Godard or Fassbinder, Chantal Akerman is arguably the most important European director of her generation.” — J. Hoberman, The Village Voice Today... 

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Sat, Sep 12 2009
Gogol Bordello Non-Stop

Gogol Bordello Non-Stop

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Last night Gogol Bordello Non-Stop, a documentary about the legendary New York band under the leadership of Eugene Hutz, premiered at New York City’s Cinema Village. Directed by  Colombian born Margarita... 

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Tue, May 5 2009
Fixer: The Taking of Ajmal Naqshbandi

Fixer: The Taking of Ajmal Naqshbandi

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About halfway through Ian Olds’ compelling documentary, “Fixer: The Taking of Ajmal Naqshbandi,” the film’s namesake debates with a friend what would happen should the Afghan Taliban... 

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Wed, Apr 29 2009
Playground. Interview with the director Libby Spears

Playground. Interview with the director Libby Spears

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Film still from "Playground" Wherever you can buy drugs in this country, you can buy children – American children – for sex. While it is not an easy film to watch, Playground is a must... 

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