Written by Maria Manuella Pache de Athayde 50/100 An okay biopic about a remarkable man. Havel chronicles the story of Václav Havel, a Czech playwright who would later become known for his activism. The film recounts his life during the … Continue reading.
Tag: Heartland International Film Festival
Episode 88: The Outside Story / MLK/FBI / 76 Days
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."Martin Luther King Jr. Links: Apple Podcasts | Castbox | Google Podcasts | LibSyn … Continue reading.
Belly of the Beast
Written by Maria Manuella Pache de Athayde 65/100 Erika Cohn's directing and storytelling do not do a worthy story the justice it deserves. Clocking in at 72 minutes, this documentary is a concise exposé on forced sterilizations in California prisons. … Continue reading.
Finding Yingying
Written by Maria Manuella Pache de Athayde 80/100 I could see myself in Yingying Zhang’s story. I came to the US to study as well. I came here looking for a better future and aware of the financial and emotional … Continue reading.
Sophie Jones
Written by Taylor Baker 63/100 Jessie Barr's directorial debut Sophie Jones starring her cousin Jessica Barr manages to to feel personal enough to never lose the interest of the viewer. Though one may meander away briefly in scenes when Sophie … Continue reading.