Film Reviews

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Looking for Home Directed by Alan Govenar A variety of accounts of the meaning of home around the world. Meaning
The First 54 Years: An Abbreviated Manuel for Milita… A sobering documentary about the effects on all sides of Israel's oppression of the Palestinian people during its military occupation. Compassion
Guest House Directed by Hannah Dweck, Yael Luttwak A moving visit to a community of women determined to rebuild their lives. Justice
Mountaintop Directed by Bernard Shakey (Neil Young) A documentary about the recording of the Colorado album by Neil Young with the band Crazy Horse. Connections
The Deported Directed by Pat McGee Stories of four immigrants and their families facing the heartbreak of deportation. Compassion
The Lavender Scare Directed by Josh Howard Another shocking and horrific expose of American hatred and ignorance. Justice
The Peacemaker Directed by James Demo Fascinating documentary on a Don Quixote peacemaker trying to bring healing to a war-torn world. Peace
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
After Fire Directed by Brittany Huckabee A thought-provoking documentary on how women veterans of war cope with trauma. You
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
Democrats Directed by Camilla Nielsson A hard-hitting documentary on the complexities of creating a workable democracy in Africa. Justice
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
Barefoot to Timbuktu: Ernst Aebi Directed by Martina Egi An appealing documentary about a larger-than-life adventurer, artist, entrepreneur, and social activist in a settlement in the middle of the Sahara. You
American Casino Directed by Andrew and Leslie Cockburn A riveting view of the subprime mortgage meltdown and its devastating impact on homeowners from poor African-Americans to wealthy Californians. Shadow
The Price of Sugar Directed by Bill Haney A portrait of a courageous Spanish Catholic priest in the Dominican Republic with a ministry of compassion to poor, enslaved Haitian immigrants. Justice
Valley of Tears Directed by Hart Perry A hard-hitting documentary about injustices heaped on Mexican-American migrant workers by a small Texas town's white power brokers. Justice
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