Tag Archives: Documentary

Saturday Matinee: Awaken

Posted on July 24, 2021 by Luther Blissett

Executive produced by cinema pioneers Terrence Malick and Godfrey Reggio, AWAKEN is a celebration of the spirit of life, an exploration of the Earth, and an ode to the Cosmos. Watch Awaken on Hoopla here: https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/14122177

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Saturday Matinee: Crude

Posted on June 19, 2021 by Luther Blissett

Crude Directed by Joe Berlinger A dramatic documentary about the “Amazon Chernobyl” case where indigenous tribal groups are fighting the multinational corporation Chevron. Film Review by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Source: Spirituality & Practice This attention-grabbing documentary directed by Joe … Continue reading →

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Saturday Matinee: Gaza Fights for Freedom

Posted on May 15, 2021 by Luther Blissett

This debut feature film by journalist Abby Martin began while reporting in Palestine, where she was denied entry into Gaza by the Israeli government on the accusation she was a “propagandist.” So Abby connected with a team of journalists in … Continue reading →

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Saturday Matinee: Chicago Conspiracy Eight

Posted on January 23, 2021 by Luther Blissett

The Real Chicago 8 Movie: R.G. Davis Gets it Right By Jonah Raskin Source: CounterPunch In January 1970, R.G. Davis, the founder of the San Francisco Mime Troupe and one of the fathers of guerrilla theater, filmed a 60-minute video … Continue reading →

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Saturday Matinee: Making Waves

Posted on January 16, 2021 by Luther Blissett

Film Review: ‘Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound’ A lively movie-love documentary looks at the history of sound design in Hollywood, as innovated by artists of technology like Walter Murch. By Owen Gleiberman Source: Variety Among the pivotal and … Continue reading →

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Saturday Matinee: Taking Liberties

Posted on October 17, 2020 by Luther Blissett

“Taking Liberties” (2007) is a British documentary directed by Chris Atkins. Using a mix of animation, news footage and interviews, it examines how Labour has overreacted to the terror threat, using it as an excuse to weaken civil liberteis including … Continue reading →

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Saturday Matinee: Trust Machine

Posted on October 3, 2020 by Luther Blissett

TRUST MACHINE is the first blockchain-funded, blockchain-distributed, and blockchain-focused documentary. It explores the evolution of cryptocurrency, blockchain and decentralization, including the technology’s role in addressing important real-world problems, such as world hunger and income inequality. Watch the full film on … Continue reading →

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Saturday Matinee: Zeitgeist

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Luther Blissett

Source: Top Documentary Films Documentary Zeitgeist: The Movie, authored by Peter Joseph, reflects on the the myth of Jesus, the attacks of 9/11, and the Federal Reserve Bank as well as on a number of conspiracy theories related to those three main topics. It was … Continue reading →

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