Tag Archives: Hot Docs

Raised To Be Heroes

Posted on May 1, 2006 by James McNally

Raised To Be Heroes (Canada, 2005, Director: Jack Silberman, 53 minutes): A portrait of several “refuseniks,” Israeli soldiers who refuse to serve in the Occupied Territories, this film revealed a side of Israeli society that we rarely get to see … Continue reading →

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Runners High

Posted on May 1, 2006 by James McNally

Runners High (USA, 2006, Directors: Justine Jacob and Alan D. Da Silva, 85 minutes): I am a total sucker for the inspirational sports doc, and every year I seem to gush about at least one of them. But even though … Continue reading →

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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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