Over the past couple of weeks, we at IDA have been introducing our community to the filmmakers whose work is represented in the DocuWeeks TM Theatrical Documentary Showcase, which runs from July 30 through August 19 in New York City and 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 Stephen Marshall, director/writer of HolyWars. Synopsis: Touching down in four hotbeds of religious fundamentalism-
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'My Perestroika' opens April 15 at Laemmle Sunset 5 in Los Angeles.
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 July 30 through August 19 in New York City and 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 Bruce McDonald, director of Music from the Big House. Synopsis: Rita Chiarelli, an award-winning recording artist, takes a
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 July 30 through August 19 in New York City and 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 Stanley Nelson, director/producer/writer of Freedom Riders. Synopsis: Freedom Riders is the first feature-length film about a
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Steven Bognar on shooting with multiple cameras.
'Countdown to Zero' opens in theaters July 23 through Magnolia Pictures.
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 July 30 through August 19 in New York City and 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 Mary Ann Smothers Bruni, director/producer/writer of Quest for Honor. Synopsis: The alarming rise in "honor killing," the heinous
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 July 30 through August 19 in New York City and 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 are Joonas Berghäll, director/writer/producer, and Mika Hotakainen, director/writer, of Steam of Life ( Miesten vuoro). Synopsis: Naked
'Pushing the Elephant' airs March 29 on PBS' 'Independent Lens.'