The war in Ukraine rages on, yet each experience shines a new light on the conflict. Earlier this year, 20 Days in Mariupol paved a brazen path for filmmakers. It showed the violence and gore on the ground in stark images. Rule of Two Walls, a new documentary from David Gutnik, offers a different angle … Continue reading Tribeca 2023: ‘Rule of Two Walls’ – A Moment of Hope for the Ukrainian People
Sundance 2023: ‘Smoke Sauna Sisterhood’ – The Women are Talking
Sometimes it's odd when works of art feel as if they were made to co-exist. The 2022-2023 Oscar season featured continual discussions of Sarah Polley's Women Talking, a film where women discussed the harms men do to them. While it was a fictional tale, the stories are too common to ignore. Meanwhile, thousands of miles … Continue reading Sundance 2023: ‘Smoke Sauna Sisterhood’ – The Women are Talking
Sundance 2023: ‘Against the Tide’ Effectively Pits Modernity Against Tradition
Men fighting to provide for their families can lead some to take drastic measures. However, it's important not to lose oneself in the process. For Against the Tide, documentary filmmaker Sarvnik Kaur follows two men driven to that line. One man traveled the world while his childhood friend began fishing at a young age. As … Continue reading Sundance 2023: ‘Against the Tide’ Effectively Pits Modernity Against Tradition