Bringing a sports story to life, especially those focused on women, has rarely been easy. Sadly, most women's sports never feature the record keeping of men's sports. In the case of The Herricanes, the process seemed even more difficult than normal. Yet director Olivia Kuan connected with the material more than the regular documentarian. For … Continue reading SXSW 2023: ‘The Herricanes’ is a Triumphant Sport Documentary
SXSW 2023: ‘Art For Everybody’ Examines the Downfall of Thomas Kinkade
Nearly every American has seen the work of Thomas Kinkade. The famed "painter of light" became a worldwide celebrity. His work may not hang in many museums, but it became a populist item to collect for millions of Americans. At its peak, his company estimated one in twenty Americans owned a piece of his art. … Continue reading SXSW 2023: ‘Art For Everybody’ Examines the Downfall of Thomas Kinkade
SXSW 2023: ‘Another Body’ Breaks the Seal on Deep Fake Revenge Porn
Disinformation in all it forms remains a threat to nearly every person on the planet. Yet some weaponized the technology against certain groups. In general, women already have a difficult time online, especially in a post-Gamergate world. Yet deep fake revenge porn might be the most destructive material being created today. Documentarians Sophie Compton and … Continue reading SXSW 2023: ‘Another Body’ Breaks the Seal on Deep Fake Revenge Porn
SXSW 2023: ‘Black Barbie: A Documentary’ Celebrates the Unappreciated Workers of Mattel
Before the 1980s, the world of toymaking very rarely embraced BIPOC toy designs. Yet Mattel, one of the most noteworthy companies in the business, helped break the mold. While it still took too long for the first POC to be hired, the effects were impossible to ignore. Director (Lagueria Davis) discovers her aunt was that … Continue reading SXSW 2023: ‘Black Barbie: A Documentary’ Celebrates the Unappreciated Workers of Mattel
SXSW 2023: ‘Confessions of a Good Samaritan’ Examines the Concept of Altruism
Director Penny Lane always chooses interesting subjects. She profiled Kenny G last year. Lane made waves by shining a light on the church of Satan. Yet Confessions of a Good Samaritan finds her most intriguing subject yet: herself. Documenting her choice to give up her kidney to an unknown recipient, Lane wonders why we would … Continue reading SXSW 2023: ‘Confessions of a Good Samaritan’ Examines the Concept of Altruism
SXSW 2023 Preview: The Documentaries
We continue our preview series of the festival, this time breaking down the most exciting documentaries of the festival. With some very big names in the mix, this year’s fest has a strong chance of hitting big with audiences. Let’s dive into the mix of exciting documentaries at SXSW 2023. Wild Life - Directed by … Continue reading SXSW 2023 Preview: The Documentaries