Film: Voting Rights, Guggenheim Protests, Indigenous Peoples' Day

This week, we've got reviews of a new Aaron Sorkin movie, a documentary about Dolly Parton, and the f

Oct 16, 2020 • View in browser

This week, we’ve got reviews of a new Aaron Sorkin movie, a documentary about Dolly Parton, and the film version of a Tony- and Pulitzer-nominated play. There’s also a roundup of movies spotlighting Indigenous creators and characters, a short doc about the Guggenheim Union’s ongoing struggles, and more. Enjoy!– Dan Schindel, Associate Editor for Documentary

What's New

From Capturing the Flag

The Guggenheim Union held a rally to protest the Guggenheim Museum’s reopening earlier this month. Hyperallergic has an exclusive short film made about the action. Check it out now!Starting Saturday, Metrograph will be hosting an online screening series about voting rights. The films of We the People: Shoestrings of Democracytackle the various ways the US has blocked its citizens from their most basic rights.

Latest Reviews

When Nixon Tried to Blame Police Riots on Left-Wing Activists Writer/director Aaron Sorkin proves an ill fit to write and direct The Trial of the Chicago 7. Dan Schindel

Debating Whether the US Constitution Should be Abolished The film version of Heidi Schreck’s What the Constitution Means to Me has all the stage show’s strengths — and flaws. Dan Schindel

A New Film Celebrates Dolly Parton's Career Dolly Parton: Here I Am is a winning portrait of the beloved singer. Dan Schindel

Indigenous Peoples' Day Films

From The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open

In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day this past Monday, this week’s streaming column features movies highlighting Indigenous characters and issues.This week’s calming video is a walking tour of Tateyama, Japan.

【4K】Walking to sunset at Tateyama, Chiba - slow cat

Until we can see you in the theater again, stay safe!

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