A conversation with Xavi Sala director of GUIE’DANI’S NAVEL (Hola Mexico)By Bijan Tehrani06/02/20194 Mins Read Featuring a star-making performance by Sótera Cruz, a young actress who plays the title character, this unique coming-of-age narrative explores…
Nadia Hallgren talks about After MariaBy Bijan Tehrani05/21/20191 Min Read After Maria, directed by Nadia Hallgren, is about aftermath of Hurricane Maria’s catastrophic destruction in 2017. Three Puerto Rican women…
An interview with Ritesh Batra, director of PhotographBy World Cinema Reports' Editors05/15/20192 Mins Read Amazon Studios’ Photograph is the story of a struggling Mumbai street photographer pressured to marry by his grandmother convinces a shy…
CNN Films and a Doc About Congressman John LewisBy World Cinema Reports' Editors05/12/20192 Mins Read CNN Films announced today it’s partnering with Trilogy Films, Color Farm Media and AGC Studios to develop a documentary about…
2019 Human Rights Watch Film Festival New YorkBy World Cinema Reports' Editors05/07/201923 Mins Read The Human Rights Watch Film Festival presents 13 timely and provocative films, from June 13-20, 2019, that shine a bright…
“‘Hail Satan?” in Santa BarbaraBy World Cinema Reports' Editors05/02/20193 Mins Read A new documentary exploring the Satanic Temple and its followers has debuted at the Riviera Theatre, much to the dismay…
Thunder Bay presents social justice projectBy World Cinema Reports' Editors04/28/20192 Mins Read ALPENA, Mich.–Thunder Bay Theatre is teaming up with the Alpena High School Masquers Club and Central Michigan University’s Department of…
Peabody Awards Honors Films on Dolores Huerta, Lorraine HansberryBy World Cinema Reports' Editors04/19/20191 Min Read The Peabody Awards announced eight winners in the documentary category yesterday (April 16) for projects released in 2018. Among the honorees: “Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes/Feeling…
Brave New Films’ FOLLOWING THEIR LEAD: YOUTH, April 8th, New YorkBy Bijan Tehrani04/01/20191 Min Read The Ford Foundation is hosting an event on April 8th for Brave New Films’ FOLLOWING THEIR LEAD: YOUTH IN ACTION series. …
Film Festivals Are Failing Disabled AttendeesBy World Cinema Reports' Editors03/26/20196 Mins Read When it comes to the state of disability access, one thing is for certain: we are an afterthought. It’s remarkable…
