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Category Archives: Documentaries
In Heaven Underground: The Weissensee Jewish Cemetery
In Heaven Underground: The Weissensee Jewish Cemetery (Director: Britta Wauer): In 2007, one of the best films I saw at Hot Docs was Forever, directed by Heddy Honigmann. It’s about the Père-Lachaise cemetery in Paris where so many famous artists … Continue reading
Eco-Pirate: The Story of Paul Watson
Eco-Pirate: The Story of Paul Watson (Director: Trish Dolman): There’s been no shortage of the spotlight on environmental and animal rights activist Paul Watson in recent years. In 2008, the Pirate for the Sea documentary examined his life, the popular … Continue reading
Interview: Matt Gallagher
Matt Gallagher’s latest documentary Grinders (review) just premiered at Hot Docs. I spoke to him about the film and about his own time as a struggling poker player on Toronto’s underground circuit.
Posted in Directors, Documentaries, Film Festivals, Hot Docs, Interviews
Tagged #hotdocs11
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Grinders
Grinders (Director: Matt Gallagher): A “grinder” is someone who plays poker to pay their bills, typically reaping small to modest winnings. Grinders, which received its premiere at Hot Docs, is the latest documentary from director Matt Gallagher and it takes … Continue reading
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Tagged #hotdocs11, gambling, poker
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Wiebo’s War
Wiebo’s War (Director: David York): David York opens his engaging film with an interesting scene. Wiebo Ludwig, the subject of the film, is sitting around a table with several of his sons and the film crew, and Wiebo is concerned … Continue reading
Posted in Documentaries, Film Festivals, Hot Docs
Tagged #hotdocs11, christianity, environment, faith, oil
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