Directed by Olha Zhurba • Documentary • 2024 • 95 minutes
Songs of Slow Burning Earth follows the lives of Ukrainians during the first two years of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The film captures the everyday resilience and deep personal losses of a country living through war. Through intimate scenes with civilians, children, and aid workers, it reveals how ordinary people endure extraordinary circumstances in the shadow of ongoing violence.
“There are segments that are so moving, they should shame decent viewers… Watch Zhurba’s film and try to explain why we aren’t doing more to support Ukraine. Indeed, anyone who wants to understand the everyday realities for Ukrainians should absolutely watch this documentary. Very highly recommended.” —J.B. Spins
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Golden Years
Directed by Barbara Kulcsar • Drama • With Esther Gemsch, Stefan Kurt • 2024 • 92 minutes
Alice and Peter are celebrating their retirement – and with it, a new phase in their lives. However, shortly after the couple’s retirement party, a sudden tragedy befalls Alice’s best friend Magalie. Peter,...
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Bright Leaves
Directed by Ross McElwee • Documentary • With Ross McElwee, Allan Gurganus, Paula Larke, Marilyn Levine, Emily Madison, Charlleen Swansea, Adrian McElwee, Tom McElwee • 2005 • 105 minutes
McElwee family legend has it that the Hollywood melodrama Bright Leaf starring Gary Cooper as a 19th century...
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Love & Diane
Directed by Jennifer Dworkin • Documentary • 2003 • 155 minutes
Jennifer Dworkin’s groundbreaking documentary LOVE & DIANE presents a searingly honest and moving examination of poverty, welfare and drug rehabilitation in the United States today. Filmed in New York City over a five-year period, D...
