Schools get sudden donations after 'The Last Repair Shop' wins Oscar
The Last Repair Shop won an Oscar for best documentary short film, leading to increased donations for instrument repairs and music programs in Los Angeles public schools.
The Los Angeles school district's repair shop is one of the last large in-house programs of its kind, offering free instruments and repairs to over 540,000 students. [ more ]
'The Last Repair Shop' documents labor of love repairing instruments for students
The documentary 'The Last Repair Shop' highlights the essential work of technicians in repairing musical instruments for students in Los Angeles Unified School District.
The film showcases the deep passion and dedication of individuals involved in ensuring students have access to musical instruments. [ more ]
Hunter College Pulls Screening of Film Critical of Israel
Hunter College cancelled a screening of a documentary film critical of Israel, sparking accusations of undermining academic freedom.
The documentary, Israelism, explores the uncritical love of the Jewish state in American Jews, and has received several awards since its release in February.
The cancellation was allegedly due to safety concerns and a backlash from an email campaign criticizing the film's anti-Israel sentiment. [ more ]
Film about groundbreaking San Francisco topless dancer releases first trailer
Carol Doda's life as a groundbreaking San Francisco performer is the focus of the upcoming film 'Carol Doda Topless at the Condor'.
The documentary promises a glimpse into Doda's journey as she shocked audiences by performing nude and became a symbol of the sexual revolution in the 1960s. [ more ]
Oscar nomination gives Bobi Wine new hope of toppling Uganda's regime
Bobi Wine's documentary film has brought international attention and given him renewed hope amidst political challenges.
The documentary has had a positive impact on the Ugandan government's treatment of Bobi Wine and his supporters, showcasing the power of global scrutiny. [ more ]
Uganda's first Oscar-nominated film tells story of Bobi Wine persecution
Bobi Wine, a popstar-turned-politician in Uganda, has had a tumultuous political career and his story is captured in the documentary film 'Bobi Wine: The People's President.'
The film has been nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the Academy Awards, marking the first time a Ugandan film has received such recognition. [ more ]
Scala: A New Documentary Delves Into London's Anarchic Lost Cinema
The Scala cinema in King's Cross was a hub for alternative film screenings in the 1980s.
The documentary film 'Scala!!! Or, the incredibly strange rise and fall of the world's wildest cinema and how it influenced a mixed-up generation of weirdos and misfits' focuses on the Scala cinema's impact and legacy. [ more ]
A paradox in paradise: Ski towns see high rates of suicide, mental health challenges
The image of Western ski towns as glamorous, fun-filled and carefree gets a reality check in a new documentary film focusing on disproportionally high suicide rates in Rocky Mountain states, sometimes described by mental health experts as the Suicide Belt.