Film Reviews

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A Better Man Directed by Attiya Khan, Lawrence Jackman A documentary in which a couple with a history of domestic violence try to heal the wounds. Meaning
Look & See: A Portrait of Wendell Berry Directed by Laura Dunn, Jef Sewell A spiritually abundant documentary on the life and work of a humble rural seer. Meaning
Nowhere to Hide Directed by Zaradasht Ahmed A laser-sharp documentary on the impact on civilians of five years of war and destruction in Iraq. Shadow
The Together Project Directed by Sólveig Anspach A French/Icelandic romantic comedy about love, swimming pools, and the yearning to be rescued. Love
150 Milligrams Directed by Emmanuelle Bercot A riveting French social justice drama about a courageous female whistleblower who discovered the health hazards of a diet drug. Justice
After Fire Directed by Brittany Huckabee A thought-provoking documentary on how women veterans of war cope with trauma. You
U.S. Go Home Directed by Claire Denis A poignant probe on sexual yearning. Yearning
A Family Affair Directed by Tom Fassaert A Danish documentary about the director's conflicted 95-year-old grandmother who loves being the center of attention. Shadow
The Crossing Directed by George Kurian An absorbing documentary about a band of Syrian refugees and their perilous journey to Italy and from there to new beginnings. Hope
Inside the Chinese Closet Directed by Sophia Luvara A vivid look at the struggles gays and lesbians in China have with parental pressures to get married and have children. Love
Story of Judas Directed by Rabah Ameur-Zaïmeche A bold and creative recasting of Jesus's disciple. Teachers
Democrats Directed by Camilla Nielsson A hard-hitting documentary on the complexities of creating a workable democracy in Africa. Justice
Rabindranath Tagore - The Poet of Eternity Directed by Partha Bhattacharya A uplifting tribute to this truly extraordinary Indian poet, polymath, and philosopher. Meaning
Pad Yatra: A Green Odyssey Directed by Wendy J. N. Lee A documentary about a 450-mile pilgrimage through the Himalayas to spread the message of environmental compassion. Compassion
His Wife (Son epouse) Directed by Michel Spinosa A complex spiritual and psychological drama set in France and India where two married couples struggle with mysteries they cannot comprehend or control. Love
You, Me and Us Directed by Jacques Doillon A talky French film where a woman, her present boyfriend, and her former lover do a dance of desire and disdain to work out what they really want. Love
Festival of Lights Directed by Shundell Prasad A vivid portrait of the troubled journey of a mother and daughter who flee Guyana and try to set up new lives in America. You
Bel Borba Aqui: A Man and a City Directed by Andre Costantini, Burt Sun A fascinating documentary portrait of an energetic and creative street artist from Salvador Brazil. Imagination
Here and There Directed by Antonio Mendez Esparza A spiritual drama that puts two faces on Mexican poverty and makes it possible for us to see these characters as our kin rather than as strangers. Justice
Good Bye Directed by Mohammad Rasoulof A portrait of life in Iran through the eyes of an oppressed woman lawyer who yearns to escape to freedom. Justice
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