Written by Maria Manuella Pache de Athayde 30/100 There are movies that aren’t good but you still try to find a reason to like them. This was the case for me. There are very few redeeming qualities and instead this … Continue reading.
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Hot Docs 2021 Capsule Review: Dear Future Children
Written by Maria Manuella Pache de Athayde 45/100 Dear Future Children is Franz Böhm's first documentary feature. It narrates the story of three female activists in Chile, Hong Kong, and Uganda. While it offers an interesting premise it lacks the … Continue reading.
Hot Docs 2021 Review: Bank Job
Written by Maria Manuella Pache de Athayde 45/100 The premise behind Bank Job is an interesting one. It tackles debt! Debt is universal and an integral part of economic systems around the world. In order to explore the debt crisis … Continue reading.
Hot Docs 2021 Review: The Big Scary “S” Word
Written by Maria Manuella Pache de Athayde 50/100 The Big Scary "S" Word, is Yael Bridge's first full length documentary feature. This documentary is incredibly timely given Bernie Sanders' recent promising presidential campaigns, the rising stars in the progressive-wing of … Continue reading.
Hot Docs 2021 Review: The Face of Anonymous
Written by Maria Manuella Pache de Athayde 50/100 What is an information terrorist? The Face of Anonymous (2020) directed by Gary Lang provided an inside look into the work of cyber-activism through the eyes of Anonymous hacktivist Christopher Mark Doyon … Continue reading.
SXSW 2021 Capsule Review: Fruits of Labor
Written by Maria Manuella Pache de Athayde 70/100 In Fruits of Labor, directed by Emily Cohen Ibanez, we are introduced to 15-year farm workers and high school student Ashley Solis who was born in California but whose family originally immigrated … Continue reading.
SXSW 2021 Review: Kid Candidate
Written by Maria Manuella Pache de Athayde 70/100 Kid Candidate was an unexpected and fun surprise. In this documentary, we are introduced to a well meaning 24 year old called Hayden Pedigo and his run for City Council in Amarillo, … Continue reading.
SXSW 2021 Review: Hysterical
Written by Maria Manuella Pache de Athayde 80/100 Featuring well-known and up and coming comedians Hysterical is Andrea Nevins’ inside look at the world of stand-up comedy and the women taking over the industry. Admittedly before this documentary I wasn’t … Continue reading.
SXSW 2021 Review: Not Going Quietly
Written by Maria Manuella Pache de Athayde 85/100 "The weaker I get the louder I become." Utterly broken! This documentary resonated with me deeply. I was reminded of my own mother and her struggle within the health care system. Ady’ … Continue reading.
SXSW 2021 Review: The Hunt for Planet B
Written by Maria Manuella Pache de Athayde 65/100 The Hunt for Planet B, directed by Nathaniel Khan, explores big questions about the early universe, cosmos, and exoplanets. This documentary takes on a journey of discovery and reflects on the big … Continue reading.