The exclusive Capital Region release of Brian De Palma’s fictional documentary, Redacted (2007). De Palma (Carrie, Dressed to Kill, The Untouchables, Mission Impossible) won the Silver Lion for Best Director at the 2007 Venice Film Festival for this movie, a fictional story inspired by true events in Iraq. “The only Iraq film I would rank […]
Kahil El’Zabar formed the Ethnic Heritage Ensemble in 1973 to combine concepts of African American music making with traditional African music and make something new. After 35 years, this legendary band is still serving people worldwide with their special brand of 21st century Griot music. El’Zabar’s last performance at the Sanctuary was named one of […]
Director Aaron Woolf’s entertaining feature-length documentary about the subsidized crop that drives our fast-food nation raises troubling questions about how we eat and how we farm. Complimentary organic popcorn and corn-free sodas for all. Co-sponsored by Honest Weight Food Co-Op as well as Roots and Wisdom. King Corn is a feature film documentary about the subsidized […]
Digital media tools are more accessible to amateur journalists and community organizers than ever before. In this workshop, participants will examine a variety of examples of citizen journalism, and learn research and production tips from a seasoned professional as well as a Democracy Now! producer, Elizabeth Press. (Track: Growing the Grassroots.)
What are the consequences when rape is used as a weapon of war? Osvalde Lewar-Hallade's moving documentary A Love During the War (2005) explores the question from the perspective of women in Africa, where this tragedy is witnessed again and again. One of the emerging voices of feminist African filmmaking, the Cameroonian director Osvalde Lewat-Hallade […]
This group’s collective background spans a wide range of musical experiences, including performances with world music ensembles, 20th century chamber groups and leading artists in the jazz and rhythm & blues fields. Featuring Hamid Drake, percussion; Graham Haynes, horns; Ned Rothenberg, winds; Kenny Wessel, guitars; Adam Rudolph, percussion; Steve Horn, winds; Brahim Fribgone, our; Shanir […]
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