Films
Films
By Documentary Film Program on November 7, 2007 at 5:16 pm
Breath Control is a documentary about making music with nothing but the human voice. The human beat box is one of the key elements in the development of Hip Hop culture, alongside Dj-ing, Graffiti, Breakdancing, and MC-ing. Unfortunately, its contribution has been largely overlooked, as has the fun, expressive, human, and spontaneous dimension of Hip Hop that it represents. Read more about Breath Control
By Brandy Karl on October 18, 2007 at 11:49 am
Plaintiff William V. Aguiar III, sued documentary filmmaker Floyd Webb, alleging that Webb's promotional website and film trailer for his upcoming film infringe on copyrights and trademarks that Aguiar claims to own. Webb's film, "The Search for Count Dante," will chronicle the real-life odyssey of martial arts master John Keehan, a.k.a. Count Juan Raphael Dante -- "The Crown Prince of Death." Read more about Aguiar v. Webb: Documentary Film Program Defends Filmmaker's Fair Use and Free Speech Rights
By Documentary Film Program on October 18, 2007 at 11:32 am
Using a combination of archival, interview and new concert footage as well as photographs, news clippings, and contemporary critical analysis, HOT FLASH tells the story of Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women: three middle-aged women who gave up their day jobs to pursue a love of blues full-time - and succeeded! This film also reveals that these women are far from a novelty. They are talented, accomplished musicians who combine the traditional with the unconventional, reinterpreting old blues classics and creating new gems. Read more about Hot Flash
By Documentary Film Program on August 16, 2007 at 12:57 pm
Maxed Out takes a look at the American-style debt, a problem affecting everyone from small American towns to the White House itself. The film shows viewers how the modern financial industry really works, explaining why the gap between rich and poor is only enlarging. Humorous, yet shocking, Maxed Out reveals the massive problem debt poses - a problem that will only grow bigger if it continues to be overlooked.