BRIMSTONE DEPICTS GOLDMINERS ALL FIRED UP Although the film was made in Austria, Germany, Hungary, and Spain, the only clues to where the plot is centered suggest the California Gold Rush of 1848-1855, which brought some men hungry for more than gold—extreme debasement of women. Brimstone, directed by Martin Koolhaven, is a fictional biopic of Liz (played […]
BRIMSTONE DEPICTS GOLDMINERS ALL FIRED UP Although the film was made in Austria, Germany, Hungary, and Spain, the only clues to where the plot is centered suggest the California Gold Rush of 1848-1855, which brought some men hungry for more than gold—extreme debasement of women. Brimstone, directed by Martin Koolhaven, is a fictional biopic of Liz (played
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BITTER HARVEST FINDS 7-10 MILLION DEAD The film Bitter Harvest provides an historical account of the Ukraine from 1917 to 1933. Known as the “breadbasket of Europe,” the Ukraine in January 1917 was a part of the Russian Kingdom. By October, Lenin had taken over Russia and soon began to integrate the Ukraine into a new economic order
BITTER HARVEST FINDS 7-10 MILLION DEAD The film Bitter Harvest provides an historical account of the Ukraine from 1917 to 1933. Known as the “breadbasket of Europe,” the Ukraine in January 1917 was a part of the Russian Kingdom. By October, Lenin had taken over Russia and soon began to integrate the Ukraine into a new economic order
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IN DUBIOUS BATTLE BRINGS BACK STEINBECK John Steinbeck wrote many novels to expose the plight of workers in the United States. Now Director James Franco has provided a version of Steinbeck’s 1936 novel, never before on the screen, and he plays the role of Mac, an agitator who goes to the Bolton Orchard in California to
POLITICAL FILM SOCIETY ANNOUNCES WINNERS FOR 2016 Members of the Political Film Society voted to selected the best political films of 2016 in three categories: EXPOSÉ: War Dogs (directed by Todd Phillips) HUMAN RIGHTS: Loving (directed by Jeff Nichols) PEACE: none of those nominated were selected IN DUBIOUS BATTLE BRINGS BACK STEINBECK John Steinbeck wrote many novels to expose the plight
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VOTING CONTINUES FOR BEST POLITICAL FILMS OF 2016 Presidential elections years usually flood theatres with politically significant films. During 2016, however, fewer films were nominated in the four categories for Political Film Society awards than 2015. No films were nominated to inspire confidence in democracy, but three films related to peace (Eye in the Sky, Land
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BOTSWANA STRUGGLES FOR INDEPENDENCE IN A UNITED KINGDOM Prince Seretse Khama (played by David Oyelowo), the heir to the kingdom of Bechuanaland, was only 4 years old when his father dies, so his uncle Charles (Arnold Oseng) not only serves as Regent but also rears him until he goes away to London for school, eventually enrolling
BOTSWANA STRUGGLES FOR INDEPENDENCE IN A UNITED KINGDOM Prince Seretse Khama (played by David Oyelowo), the heir to the kingdom of Bechuanaland, was only 4 years old when his father dies, so his uncle Charles (Arnold Oseng) not only serves as Regent but also rears him until he goes away to London for school, eventually enrolling
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55 STEPS FEATURE THE ASCENT OF THE RIGHTS OF MENTAL PATIENTSPatients are now accustomed to signing their name multiple times before their blood is drawn or other medical procedures are undertaken. But up to 1985, mental patients were deemed incompetent, so decisions were made for them without consultation, as the opening scene vividly demonstrates. Diagnosed with
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