1997
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Jan Krawitz' In Harm's Way juxtaposes the filmmaker's own childhood in the late 50's with family values of that era and her actual adult encounter's with anonymous violence. This poignant document expresses her own unheard cries but also echoes those cries of victims everywhere. --Hayet Ennabli
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Roslyn Schwartz's I'm Your Man..., set to Leonard Cohen's song of the same name, offers a playful meditation on romance and the clich?s that go with it. --Matthew Aquino
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The old saw goes: "Dog is man's best friend." Unfortunately, for one young fellow nothing could be further from the truth. He's a cat, MAN! Dogs be afraid ... be very, very afraid. --John Porter
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One of the most visually striking films you will see anywhere this year, The Human Bomb is both an homage to film's pioneers and a wholely original vision. It tells the story of a reluctant guinea pig in the field of 'humanballistics' named Rolf. Rolf's plight--reminiscent of Keaton and Lloyd--will keep you laughing and gasping; the unfolding imagery will keep you mesmerized. --John Porter
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Thousands of years of tradition have allowed the Huichol Indians of Mexico to live self-sufficient lives as agriculturists, hunters and gatherers; a lifestyle based on respecting nature. Nevertheless, the constant invasion of their land has cause them to move and find work as temporary fieldworkers where they have been exposed to harmful elements. This is their story.
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In How Else Am I supposed to Know I am Still Alive? written by Evelina Fernandez and directed by Jose Luis Valenzuela, two good, old friends in their late 40's are faced with an unexpected pregnancy. This lively comedy full of twists and turns keeps the audience hooked until the finale. --Hayet Ennabli
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It's the hottest day of the century, and no one in Chong-Hee's apartment is in a good mood . In fact, the whole building is pretty much dealing with the heat in the best way possible. With air-conditioners turned high and refrigerators left open, frustration and anxiety hit when the building loses power. Within Chong-Hee's apartment, things take a drastic turn, however, as her husband, Song-Ku, violently beats her. Seeking refuge in the local women's club, Chong-Hee finds her neighbors are no longer going to idly stand by.
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An intellectual in every respect, Herbert Marcuse was born in Germany. Coming to America in 1966, Marcuse spent thirteen years as a professor at U.C. San Diego and became a prominent figure in the political community there. Featuring some rarely seen archival footage (such as an incident depicting Governor Ronald Reagan's pressures to retire Marcuse or the American League's attempt to expel him from the city) Paul Alexander Juutilainen's film trails a pathway to discovery as we see Marcuse's political views become the focus and often target of public scrutiny. --Mike Rabehl
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Dick Cavett--yes, that Dick Cavett--is a typical suburban dad hiding one truly horrible secret. He's a Helium Head! See Dick talk in funny voices; see Dick flee the police; see Dick assault a circus clown; see Dick get committed. It's Dick Cavett as you've never seen him before. What would Groucho say? --John Porter
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In Carey Schonegevel's Heartspace, three young strangers hit the road together in the new South Africa. Their differences, linked to their country's painful history, express themselves through silence rather than words. --Hayet Ennabli