Film Reviews

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For Sama Directed by Waad al-Kateab, Edward Watts A heart-wrenching and unflinching documentary filmed by a young mother and citizen journalist living through the siege of Aleppo, Syria. Peace
Rosie Directed by Paddy Breathnach Moving drama about a suddenly homeless family dealing with the challenges of this increasingly common situation. Compassion
Wild Rose Directed by Tom Harper Surprising story of a Scottish single mother who aspires to be a Nashville singing star. Yearning
Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love Directed by Nick Broomfiled Documentary about the magical and toxic moments in the lifelong relationship between the poet/songwriter and his muse. Love
Echo in the Canyon Directed by Andrew Slater The story of a Los Angeles neighborhood that produced some of the best music of the 1960s. Imagination
The Chambermaid Directed by Lila Aviles Slice-of-life film about a young maid at a luxury hotel coping with and rising above the messiness of her work life. You
Jirga Directed by Benjamin Gilmore A powerful story of a soldier seeking to make amends who turns his enemies into friends. Forgiveness
American Heretics: The Politics of the Gospel Directed by Jeanine Butler, Catherine Butler An educational and intriguing exploration of progressive Christians attempting to reclaim the radical potential of their faith. Faith
Sides of a Horn Directed by Toby Wosskow A powerful short film that explains the conflict between poachers and rangers over rhinos in Africa. Reverence
Phil Directed by Greg Kinnear Dramedy about a depressed middle-ager who tries to unravel the mysteries of life. X-The Mystery
Skin in the Game Directed by Adisa A sobering portrait of human trafficking for sex in suburban United States. Shadow
Papi Chulo Directed by John Butler A sensitive portrait of urban loneliness. Love
Joy Directed by Sudabeh Mortezai A grim portrait of migrant Nigerian prostitutes exploited in Austria. Shadow
Yesterday Directed by Danny Boyle An imaginative movie about the magic of the Beatles' music. Imagination
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am Directed by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders Enlightening and wide-ranging documentary on the life and work of the great African-American writer. Imagination
Ever After (Endzeit) Directed by Carolina Hellsgård A zombie fairy tale more interested in growth than gore. Shadow
The Edge of Democracy Directed by Petra Costa A hard-hitting documentary about the fall of democracy in Brazil. Meaning
Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin S… Directed by Martin Scorsese A playful, rambling, and rousing rock music extravaganza. Questing
The Society Directed by Christopher Keyser A thought-provoking drama about youth facing the challenges of citizenship, community, and freedom. Hope
Our Time (Nuestro Tiempo) Directed by Carlos Reygadas A quietly brutal interrogation of fidelity, power, and jealousy. Shadow
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