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Casting JonBenet offers new perspective on unsolved murder case

‘Casting JonBenet’ offers new perspective on unsolved murder case

Grace Dorsey March 4, 2017
Director Kitty Green's investigative documentary about the 1996 murder of child star JonBenet Ramsay provides a fresh viewpoint on the case, despite it having occurred 20 years ago.
Loathed beliefs made bearable in The Other Side

Loathed beliefs made bearable in ‘The Other Side’

Ronel Ghidey March 6, 2016
An interesting viewpoint on a rarely-seen part of the country, 'The Other Side' elicits understanding for the Southern communities of the United States in spite of their sometimes unappreciated culture.
The Pearl tells stories of everyday transgender women

‘The Pearl’ tells stories of everyday transgender women

Grace Dorsey March 6, 2016
After the glitz and glamor of Hollywood celebrities, 'The Pearl' tells the triumphs and trials of everyday transgender women, shining new light on the modern LGBT community.
Those Who Jump gives intimate look into immigration

‘Those Who Jump’ gives intimate look into immigration

Ronel Ghidey March 6, 2016
'Those Who Jump' gave audiences a unique perspective into the lives of immigrants and the risks they take crossing borders, made possible by the unlikely directing prowess of About Bkar Sibide.
Between Sisters leaves more to be desired

‘Between Sisters’ leaves more to be desired

Grace Dorsey March 6, 2016
Although 'Between Sisters' told a charming story of the friendship between siblings, Teresa and Ornella, some parts of the film moved too slowly to maintain the audience's attention.
The Prison in Twelve Landscapes impresses with rich, powerful narratives

‘The Prison in Twelve Landscapes’ impresses with rich, powerful narratives

Jenna Liu March 6, 2016
An ex-convict dominates the New York City chess park scene. Residents of a small, Eastern Kentucky town place their hope for economic recovery in the return of a local prison. The disembodied voice of a female prisoner describes her role on an inmate fire crew fighting the blazes that burn across California.
Eye-opening Des Morts explores death around world

Eye-opening ‘Des Morts’ explores death around world

Ronel Ghidey March 6, 2016
As part of the Neither/Nor series in the True/False Film Festival, 'Des Morts' explores the rituals around death in various countries and leaves viewers with a newfound understanding for the similarities and differences in grief.
DIY day provides fun-filled activities

DIY day provides fun-filled activities

Multiple Authors March 6, 2016
The day was filled with interesting activities for Columbia's high schoolers. From screen-printer to book-making the opportunities were seemingly endless.
Tickled exposes the exploitative world of competitive endurance tickling

‘Tickled’ exposes the exploitative world of competitive endurance tickling

Abby Kempf March 6, 2016
Read a review of True/False film 'Tickled,' a doc detailing two men's investigation of competitive endurance tickling and the people who run it.
The Last Days of Winter gives unique look past prison walls

‘The Last Days of Winter’ gives unique look past prison walls

Kat Sarafianos March 6, 2016
An unmatched perspective on the young boys inside a Tehranian youth detention center, 'The Last Days of Winter' confesses the truth of these childrens' lives in a way that is both emotional and captivating.
Blood and guts fail to excite in Kate Plays Christine

Blood and guts fail to excite in ‘Kate Plays Christine’

Alice Yu March 6, 2016

"Kate Plays Christine" is as perplexing as Christine Chubbuck’s on-air suicide was bloody and gutsy. The camera lens may be focused on Kate Lyn Shiels, but the documentary as a whole demands a focus...

Starless Dreams divulges truth of child inmates

‘Starless Dreams’ divulges truth of child inmates

Ronel Ghidey March 5, 2016
Time and effort paint a jarring picture of reality for audiences of 'Starless Dreams', telling the story of young girls in prisons in the Middle East and the difficulties they face, both in the facilities and out.
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