Monthly Archives: April 2006

Beyond Beats: A Hip-Hop Head Weighs In On Manhood In Hip-Hop Culture

Posted on April 30, 2006 by James McNally

Beyond Beats: A Hip-Hop Head Weighs In On Manhood In Hip-Hop Culture (USA, 2006, Director: Byron Hurt, 62 minutes): Byron Hurt is a former college quarterback and a huge hip-hop fan. But after he begins a job as a college … Continue reading →

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Heavy Metal Jr.

Posted on April 30, 2006 by James McNally

Heavy Metal Jr. (Scotland, 2005, Director: Chris Waitt, 24 minutes): Hatred are a heavy metal band from Scotland. And they’re all under 13 years old. This hilarious film follows the band as they prepare for their first ever live performance. … Continue reading →

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The Railroad All Stars

Posted on April 29, 2006 by James McNally

The Railroad All Stars (Spain, 2006, Director: Chema Rodriguez, 91 minutes): The film tells the story of an unlikely soccer team made up of Guatemalan prostitutes, formed to draw attention to the constant harassment and violence they suffer. Although this … Continue reading →

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Hot Docs 2006

Posted on April 4, 2006 by James McNally

The Hot Docs 2006 Poster (photography by Rannie Turingan) I think this is my third year attending the Hot Docs Documentary Film Festival. I like it because in comparison to the huge Toronto International Film Festival, it’s cheap, accessible, ego-free … Continue reading →

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