documentary
‘Truth to Power: Barbara Lee Speaks for Me’ at Pan African Film Festival
February 23, 2021I enjoyed Truth, which has a joyous surprise ending that I didn’t see coming, it will leave you smiling. Which seems appropriate, considering the outstanding life story of this documentary’s admirable protagonist, who took the struggle...
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‘Borat Subsequent Moviefilm’ a provocative mockumentary that lampoons conservative political culture
October 30, 2020What makes the film most hilarious (and discouraging) is the utter honesty that is revealed by the reactionary people encountered.
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Documentary ‘Hopper/Welles’: When ‘Easy Rider’ met ‘Citizen Kane’
October 29, 2020The documentary Hopper/Welles, which screened at the 34th annual AFI Fest, is to film history what 1989’s When Harry Met Sally is to romcoms.
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‘Stars and Strife’ wants unity but falls short of demanding systemic change
October 2, 2020Stars and Strife seemingly has good intentions for a better world, but its skewed take on capitalism may leave many viewers unconvinced.
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New documentary film on Congresswoman Barbara Lee: She speaks for me!
July 13, 2020Congresswoman Barbara Lee of California’s 13th District, representing Oakland and Berkeley, voted against Joint Resolution 23, the Authorization for the Use of Military Force, 2001.
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