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The Times We Live In – An Interview with Marc Isaacs
by Olivia Humphreys
in Articles
As Second Run DVD releases a collection of his films -
Lift; Calais: The Last Border
; and
Travellers
- DFG speaks with acclaimed director Marc Isaacs about his approach to story, character, and the importance of having a sense of humour.
Mother's Day
by Directed - Ana Tovey
in Video
Marie has already lost custody of two sons. Her determination to show she can be a good mother to one-year-old Charlie, despite her learning difficulties, is put to its final test at the Family Court.
Licks 'N' Beats
by Director - Patrice Lawrence
in Video
Do children have the right not to be smacked? An exploration of the use of physical discipline in UK Caribbean families.
Driving Force
by Director - Lucy Purdon
in Video
A mobility scooter, a travel ban and one man's fight for independence. Michael Clark takes on Newcastle's Metro system in a single handed protest to restore train access for mobility scooter users.
The End of The Line
by Alice Rowlinson
in Doc Reviews
Plenty more fish in the sea? Not any more, as it turns out. Since commercial fishing began more than 50 years ago, man has been systematically stripping the ocean of its resources – 90% of the ocean’s large fish have already gone.
Encounters At The End Of The World
by Samuel Hunt
in Doc Reviews
Herzog’s characteristic fatalism and focus on the fragility of human existence is set against the uncompromising vista of the tundra. We are immediately introduced to a continent of indefinite horizons, white panoramas and McMurdo Sound, home to a community of eccentric vagrants and prophetic scientists.
The Good Heart Attack - A DFG Success Story
by Samuel Hunt
in Articles
Following its win at the Verdere La Scienza Festival last week, DFG caught up with the film's directors Uli Hesse and Dr Sean Davidson
Afghan Star
by Olivia Humphreys
in Doc Reviews
The last thing most of us probably associate with Afghanistan is lighthearted Saturday night TV. But following the invasion in 2001, Afghan Star has become one of the country’s most popular shows. In her award-winning documentary, Havana Marking follows producers, fans and contestants on the three-month journey from regional auditions to the final.
Can Documentaries Change The World? Interview with Franny Armstrong*
by Kerry McLeod
in Articles
Franny Armstrong's latest film
The Age of Stupid
tackles the issue of climate change. Beyond the stories abounding in the industry press about her and her team's innovative way of funding and distributing it is the rather urgent message that drastic action must be taken - now.
Zero: An Investigation Into 9/11
by David Paul Nixon
in Doc Reviews
Zero: An Investigation Into 9/11
is the latest in a long line of films based around the September 2001 terrorist attacks. The hypothesis of this particular documentary is that the official version of events surrounding the 9/11 attacks cannot be true, a conviction it makes with some degree of success.
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