Review of Jimmy Carter Man From Plains directed by Jonathan Demmerating *** 1/2 I was interested in seeing this documentary for a number of reasons. For one I'm a fan of Jonathan Demme. One of my favorite films is Something Wild. I also admire Jimmy Carter. I think he got a bum deal. He was one … [Read more...] about Review of Jimmy Carter Man From Plains
Review of Deliver Us From Evil
Review of Deliver Us From Evil written and directed by Amy BergRating **** This is a film about sexual abuse by priests and the cover-up of the problem by the church. The focus of the film is on one priest, Father Oliver O'Grady, and a number of his victims and their families. It is sometimes … [Read more...] about Review of Deliver Us From Evil
Review of My Kid Could Paint That
Review of My Kid Could Paint That by Amir Bar-Lev Rating ***** I loved this documentary. It has already garnered a spot in my best of for this year. This is a story about little Marla Olmstead, a four-year-old (now older) whose paintings have made her rich. It is also a story about fame, … [Read more...] about Review of My Kid Could Paint That
Review of No End in Sight
Review of No End in Sight directed and written by Charles FergusonRating ***** This film covers the same ground as Bush's War. It differs in two significant ways from the Frontline film. One, it does not go into the mishandling of prisoners. And two, it goes into much greater detail the mistakes … [Read more...] about Review of No End in Sight
Review of The Trials of Darryl Hunt
Review of The Trials of Darryl Hunt Directed by Annie Sundberg and Ricki SternRating **** 1/2 I have always been drawn to stories of wrongful convictions. I can think of no greater injustice. This film is nearly on par with my favorite documentary on the subject Murder On A Sunday Morning. … [Read more...] about Review of The Trials of Darryl Hunt
Review of Frontline’s Bush’s War
Review of Frontline's Bush's War Producer Michael KirkRating ***** I was against the war from day one. I never for a minute bought the justification that was put forth by the administration. I never could understand how Congress, Britain, and the Press never questioned the veracity of the many … [Read more...] about Review of Frontline’s Bush’s War