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Review: Enemies of the State

26/4/2021

If you love true crime podcasts and trying to unravel the facts to uncover the truth this documentary is for you. It follows the case of Matt DeHart and his parents who were raided by the FBI in 2010. Is Matt a victim of government harassment and false charges or a serious threat? The strange details of Matt’s case and his fight with the US government are examined from various angles in search of the truth.

Review: Undergods

19/4/2021

Undergods is a surreal and disconcerting debut feature by Spanish-British director Chino Moya whose experience in writing comic books is a real strength of the film’s design. Reminiscent of Peter Strickland’s work, this is a jarring look at the dark side of society.

Review: Rosa's Wedding

12/4/2021

Following from her 2018 hit documentary “Yuli”, Spanish director Icíar Bollaín brings us a bright and upbeat comedy full of feel-good moments and sunshine.

Review: The Lost Sons

4/4/2021

“The Lost Sons” is a stranger-than-fiction documentary by director Ursula Macfarlane. It shines a light on families of all kinds – lost, found, broken, adopted and biological – and knowing who you are based on your roots. Full of twists and turns, this is a documentary that will keep you guessing.

Review: Citizen Penn

1/4/2021

As one-sided and irresponsible documentaries go this one takes the biscuit. Director Don Hardy ignores all moral and ethical discussion about unaccountable humanitarian efforts or white people taking it upon themselves to play God in developing countries. Instead he favors fawning over Sean Penn and his charity. Yes they did good, but did they also do harm in the process? This entirely one-sided documentary never questions any of their actions so we’ll never know.

Review: Enemies of the State

Review: Undergods

Review: Rosa's Wedding

Review: The Lost Sons

Review: Citizen Penn

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