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When Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint found themselves performing together in a number of Hurricane Katrina benefits shortly after the storm left New Orleans native Toussaint homeless, the two legendary musicians decided to collaborate on a new album. Filmmaker Matthew Buzzell ( Jimmy Scott: If You Only Knew ) captured the process in his short documentary Putting the River in Reverse , an inspirational look at the first major recording session in New Orleans since Katrina. The production process was a challenge due to the lack of basic services such as hot water, and the problems of shooting

Berlinger and Sinosky film hearing and dismissal of case for upcoming 'Paradise Lost 3.'

Over the next month, we at IDA will be introducing our community to the filmmakers whose work is represented in the DocuWeeks TM Theatrical Documentary Showcase, which runs from August 12 through September 1 in New York City and August 19 through September 8 in Los Angeles. We asked the filmmakers to share the stories behind their films--the inspirations, the challenges and obstacles, the goals and objectives, the reactions to their films so far. So, to continue this series of conversations, here is Katja Esson, director/producer/writer of Poetry of Resilience. Synopsis: Poetry of Resilience

Over the next month, we at IDA will be introducing our community to the filmmakers whose work is represented in the DocuWeeks TM Theatrical Documentary Showcase, which runs from August 12 through September 1 in New York City and August 19 through September 8 in Los Angeles. We asked the filmmakers to share the stories behind their films--the inspirations, the challenges and obstacles, the goals and objectives, the reactions to their films so far. So, to continue this series of conversations, here is David Darg, director of Sun City Picture House. Synopsis: After watching the last of the old

'The Film Is Not Yet Rated' looks at the NC-17 stigma.

Over the next month, we at IDA will be introducing our community to the filmmakers whose work is represented in the DocuWeeks TM Theatrical Documentary Showcase, which runs from August 12 through September 1 in New York City and August 19 through September 8 in Los Angeles. We asked the filmmakers to share the stories behind their films--the inspirations, the challenges and obstacles, the goals and objectives, the reactions to their films so far. So, to continue this series of conversations, here is Marina Goldovskaya, director/writer of A Bitter Taste of Freedom. Synopsis: In her fearless

Thomas Allen Harris' 'Twelve Disciples of Nelson Mandela'

On Chris Paine's 'Who Killed the Electric Car?'

From Oscar predictions to straight-up praise.

Over the next month, we at IDA will be introducing our community to the filmmakers whose work is represented in the DocuWeeks TM Theatrical Documentary Showcase, which runs from August 12 through September 1 in New York City and August 19 through September 8 in Los Angeles. We asked the filmmakers to share the stories behind their films--the inspirations, the challenges and obstacles, the goals and objectives, the reactions to their films so far. So, to continue this series of conversations, here is Robert James, director/producer, with Ondi Timoner, of Library of Dust. Synopsis: Thousands of