Category Archives: Documentaries

Detropia

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Drew Kerr

Detropia (Directors: Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady): Much has been written and said about the long, slow decline of Detroit and Detropia, from directors Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady, weighs in with its perspective on this sad story. Shot over … Continue reading →

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The Queen of Versailles

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Drew Kerr

The Queen of Versailles (Director: Lauren Greenfield): When director Lauren Greenfield first started filming the family of Florida timeshare billionaire David Siegel (including his wife, Jackie, their seven kids, an adopted niece, and multiple pets), it was to document the … Continue reading →

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An Affair of the Heart

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Drew Kerr

An Affair of the Heart (Director: Sylvia Caminer): For most, Rick Springfield is a one-hit wonder 80s footnote, but as An Affair Of The Heart reveals, he still has a surprisingly loyal following. Director Sylvia Caminer eschews the conventional rock … Continue reading →

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Despite the Gods

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Drew Kerr

Despite the Gods (Director: Penny Vozniak): Australian filmmaker Penny Vozniak had originally signed on to Hisss, a Bollywood production, to shoot content for the movie’s DVD extras. Early on in the process, she discovered a creatively richer opportunity in documenting … Continue reading →

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Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Drew Kerr

Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet (Director: Jesse Vile): Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a terminal disease with no known cure. Most people afflicted with it only live 3-5 years after symptoms are first detected, … Continue reading →

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