2008 USA 88 MIN VIDEO
DIR Tricia Todd, Eric Matthies
PROD Eric Matthies, AJ Schnack
He’s written and recorded numerous hits and worked with Berry Gordy, Ike turner and Stevie Wonder, to name a few. But Andre Williams has also struggled with addiction, poverty and homelessness. This documentary follows as he embarks upon another comeback and faces up to his years of reckless living.
Fri. Nov 7, 9:40 pm, ArcLight 08 /
Sun. Nov 9, 3:00 pm, ArcLight 08
2008 UGANdA / USA 87 MIN VIDEO
DIR Kief Davidson
PROD Kief Davidson, Liz Silver
Kidnapped at age 6 and turned into a child soldier—both a victim and perpetrator of war crimes—Kassim ‘the dream’ Ouma has dreams of becoming a world champion boxer. His startling tale of survival and success is real-life proof that humans, against the longest odds, can turn tragedy into inspiration.
Sat. Nov 8, 7:00 pm, ArcLight 14 /
Sun. Nov 9, 12:30 pm, ArcLight 08
(PINDORAMA—A VERDADEIRA HISTÓRIA DOS SETE ANÕES)
2008 BRAZIL 84 MIN VIDEO
DIR Roberto Berliner, Lula Queiroga, Leo Crivellare
A wandering family of performers—all dwarves, all children of a legendary Brazilian clown—travels the countryside celebrating magic, humanity, happiness and courage. in this award-winning documentary, a team of filmmakers follows this remarkable, enchanting circus as it charms audiences.
Mon. Nov 3, 9:30 pm, ArcLight 08 /
Wed. Nov 5, 3:00 pm, ArcLight 08
2008 USA 94 MIN VIDEO
DIR Danny Ledonne
PROD Audrey Brohy
A video game that allows players to reenact the Columbine massacre is slammed in the press, opening a wave of anti-gaming repercussions. this provocative documentary follows the controversy, asking questions about gaming culture, free speech and the media’s role in fanning the flames.
Fri. Nov 7, 7:10 pm, ArcLight 08 /
Sat. Nov 8, 3:15 pm, ArcLight 14
AFI Fest 2008 Presented by Audi USA
DIR/SCR Alexandra Westmeier
PROD Alexandra Westmeier, Inigo Westmeier
this meticulous, eye-opening and beautifully shot documentary introduces us to young teens incarcerated in a tough reform school located in the Russian Urals. though these kids have, indeed, stolen and even killed, they also share the same dreams and passions as young people everywhere.
AFI Fest 2008 Presented by Audi USA
DIR Daniela Fiore
SCR Daniela Fiore, Julio Miguel Azamor
This documentary exploration of argentinean comic books reveals the history, highlights and undercurrents of a major cultural staple as it moves into the 21st century. in addition to showing existing cartoons, the film animates some of the country’s classic comic characters.
AFI Fest 2008 Presented by Audi USA
DIR Jody Lambert
PROD Taylor Williams
in the 1970s, songwriter dennis Lambert had four songs in the top 100 at once, a feat previously accomplished only by the Beatles. now retired, and selling real estate, Lambert’s discovery of an unlikely cult following—in the Philippines!!—lures him back on tour. this hilarious doc captures every note.
A Commentary on the Lack of Civic Sense.
This documentary was made for the Dawn Mini-Documentary Competition...
Directed & Edited By: Saad Salman Malik
Narrated By: Athar Ejaz
Research: Saad Salman Malik, M. Haris Usmani, Fawwad Ahmed, Fazail
Aslam, Irtaza Ali
Concept & Sound: M. Haris Usmani
Written By: Asad Khalid, Fazail Aslam
Release dates: 6 March 2009
Certificate: 15
Running time: 101 mins
Official UK website: www.americanteenthemovie******
AMERICAN TEEN is the touching and hilarious Sundance hit that follows the lives of five teenagers - a jock, a popular girl, a heartthrob, an artsy girl and a geek – in one small town in Indiana through their senior year of high school. We see the insecurities, the cliques, the jealousies, the first loves and heartbreaks, and the struggle to make profound decisions about the future.
High school is never easy; insecurities, exams, relationships, friendships and fights are all part of the daily drama that runs through the halls. In American Teen we follow a group of graduating high school seniors – the jock, the geek, the princess, the heartthrob, the rebel - struggling through their daily dilemmas and counting down the days to ‘freedom’. Each of them has a an ambition, whether it is to play basketball, go to college, or simply get a girlfriend, but only time will tell if they can achieve their dreams. Featuring music by MGMT, Black Kids, The Ting Tings and more.
Directed by Nanette Burstein (The Kid Stays in the Picture), American Teen competed in the Documentary Competition at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, where it received the Directing Award for Documentary.
Release dates: 6 March 2009
Certificate: 15
Running time: 101 mins
Official UK website: www.americanteenthemovie******
AMERICAN TEEN is the touching and hilarious Sundance hit that follows the lives of five teenagers - a jock, a popular girl, a heartthrob, an artsy girl and a geek – in one small town in Indiana through their senior year of high school. We see the insecurities, the cliques, the jealousies, the first loves and heartbreaks, and the struggle to make profound decisions about the future.
High school is never easy; insecurities, exams, relationships, friendships and fights are all part of the daily drama that runs through the halls. In American Teen we follow a group of graduating high school seniors – the jock, the geek, the princess, the heartthrob, the rebel - struggling through their daily dilemmas and counting down the days to ‘freedom’. Each of them has a an ambition, whether it is to play basketball, go to college, or simply get a girlfriend, but only time will tell if they can achieve their dreams. Featuring music by MGMT, Black Kids, The Ting Tings and more.
Directed by Nanette Burstein (The Kid Stays in the Picture), American Teen competed in the Documentary Competition at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, where it received the Directing Award for Documentary.
Release dates: 6 March 2009
Certificate: 15
Running time: 101 mins
Official UK website: www.americanteenthemovie******
AMERICAN TEEN is the touching and hilarious Sundance hit that follows the lives of five teenagers - a jock, a popular girl, a heartthrob, an artsy girl and a geek – in one small town in Indiana through their senior year of high school. We see the insecurities, the cliques, the jealousies, the first loves and heartbreaks, and the struggle to make profound decisions about the future.
High school is never easy; insecurities, exams, relationships, friendships and fights are all part of the daily drama that runs through the halls. In American Teen we follow a group of graduating high school seniors – the jock, the geek, the princess, the heartthrob, the rebel - struggling through their daily dilemmas and counting down the days to ‘freedom’. Each of them has a an ambition, whether it is to play basketball, go to college, or simply get a girlfriend, but only time will tell if they can achieve their dreams. Featuring music by MGMT, Black Kids, The Ting Tings and more.
Directed by Nanette Burstein (The Kid Stays in the Picture), American Teen competed in the Documentary Competition at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, where it received the Directing Award for Documentary.