Movies - Sept. 7, 2007
"Beyond Hatred" leaves you with hope, not grief
Emotional, yet straightforward, "Beyond Hatred" leaves you not with grief for what has happened, but with a sense of hope in humanity.
Tags: beyond hatred, documentary, LGBT film festival, oliver meyrou, francois chenu

Movies - Dec. 6, 2006
Milwaukee's unique homes documented
There’s no Robin Leech or stories regarding “The Fabulous Life Of…” but Wisconsin filmmaker Jim Muraco’s latest Wisconsin-related documentary gives people a look at some of Milwaukee’s unique homes.
Tags: jim muraco, it's my house, documentary, milwaukee

Movies - Sept. 23, 2006
"My Country, My Country" documents real life in Iraq
The American public watched as Iraq began moving towards its January 2005 elections through news programs and footage shot without a real human perspective. This was the media reporting the news and nothing more.
Tags: iraq, laura poitras, documentary

Movies - Sept. 13, 2005
"Rock School" film documents unusual musical lessons
A no nonsense film -- there are virtually no bells and whistles here -- "Rock School" is a testament to the abilities of kids and something of an expose of Philly rock school operator Paul Green's unorthodox teaching methods.
Tags: Rock School, Paul Green, documentary

Movies - May 13, 2005
"Parrots" flies with a modern-day St. Francis
If we've ever needed proof of the adage "life is what happens while you're out looking for it," Judy Irving's documentary, "The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill," might be it. It follows the life of Mark Bittner as he transforms from homeless North Beach bum to a modern-day St. Francis of San Francisco.
Tags: Parrots, Telegraph Hill, San Francisco, birds, documentary, Bittner, Judy Irving