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FILM / William Kunstler : Disturbing the Universe
William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe… Remarkable film tells story ofFamed civil rights attorney By Alice Embree / The Rag Blog / October 28, 2009 William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe, a film by Emily Kunstler and Sarah Kunstler, premiered as part … Continue reading
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Tagged Austin, Black Panthers, Chicago 8, Civil Rights, Documentary, Film, Movement Lawyers, New Left, Political Activists, Sixties, The Movement
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FILM / Michael Moore : Anti-Capitalism Goes Mainstream
Capitalism: A love Story… Michael Moore’s new film names the systemAnd presents a radical democratic critique By Alex Knight / The Rag Blog / October 27, 2009 Capitalism: A Love Story, which opened in 962 theaters earlier this month, is … Continue reading
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Tagged Banking, Capitalism, Corporate Corruption, Documentary, Economics, Film, Filmmakers
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A Magic Film : The Butterfly Circus
Stop and Watch: The Butterfly Circus By Larry Ray / The Rag Blog / September 22, 2009 This is not my usual post. This is something very special I want to share with you. Something, I feel, that is very … Continue reading
FILM / Abe Osheroff : One Foot in the Grave, the Other Still Dancing
One Foot in the Grave, the Other Still Dancing An inspirational political life captured on film by Barbara J. Berg / The Rag Blog / September 8, 2009 [A review of Abe Osheroff: One Foot in the Grave, the Other … Continue reading
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Tagged Documentary, Film, Peace Movement, Political Action, Social Activism
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God Thinks You’re a Loser
CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE “God Thinks You’re a Loser”The Rag Blog and South Austin Pictures present a screening of“God Thinks You’re a Loser,”a perverse comedy from Austin director Gary Chasonat The Independent at 501 Studiosin the 501 Studio Complex,501 … Continue reading
God Thinks You’re a Loser
CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE “God Thinks You’re a Loser”The Rag Blog and South Austin Pictures present a screening of“God Thinks You’re a Loser,”a perverse comedy from Austin director Gary Chasonat The Independent at 501 Studiosin the 501 Studio Complex,501 … Continue reading
‘For All Mankind’ : Remembering the Apollo Astronauts’ Epic Derring-Do
Al Reinert’s stunning ‘For All Mankind’ screens tonight as we observe the 40th Anniversary of man’s greatest adventure By Thorne Dreyer / The Rag Blog / July 20, 2009 See ‘Tumbling Models: Some of “The Right Stuff,”‘ by Thomas Cleaver, … Continue reading
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Tagged Al Reinert, American History, Documentary, Film, Filmmakers, For All Mankind, Independent Film, NASA, Thorne Dreyer
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Film / ‘The Hurt Locker’ : Kathryn Bigelow’s Explosive Iraq War Movie
The Hurt Locker will deepen your understanding of what our soldiers have been enduring in Iraq for twelve to fifteen months at a stretch. By Tod Ensign / The Rag Blog / July 11, 2009 See ‘The Hurt Locker, Ticking … Continue reading
FILM / Turk Pipkin’s Remarkable ‘One Peace at a Time’
Another day at the office. Turk Pipkin (who refers to himself in the movie as a “human q-tip” ) shoots at the Muharam Shia Festival in Calcutta, India.One Peace at a Time: A film about a messed up world and … Continue reading
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Tagged Austin, Documentary, Film, Filmmakers, Social Action, Turk Pipkin, William Michael Hanks
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FILM / Turk Pipkin, and a Brief History of the Documentary Form
Eadweard Muybridge: The Horse in Motion. The documentary form is only now realizing the possibilities foreshadowed by its beginnings. By William Michael Hanks / The Rag Blog / June 2, 2009 Also see Turk Pipkin’s Remarkable ‘One Peace at a … Continue reading
FILM / Saint Misbehavin’ : The Wavy Gravy Movie
Saint Misbehavin’: The Wavy Gravy Movie, directed by Michelle Esrick was screened in Austin at SXSW.The Saints Go Marching in Downtown Austin Wavy Gravy’s evolving persona as poet, storyteller, merry prankster, jester and clown reveals a deeply spiritual and resourceful … Continue reading
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Tagged Austin, Film, Million Musicians March, Nonviolence, Peace Movement, Sixties, SXSW, Wavy Gravy
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Kisseloff: A Review of Warren Beatty’s ‘Reds’
Illustration by Hugo Gellert. Source: Wikipedia.Remembering a Red From RedsBy Jeff Kisseloff / March 5, 2009 The other day I sat in front of my TV watching Warren Beatty’s Reds with tears in my eyes–not because I was so moved … Continue reading
