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Amy Siegel

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May 6, 2018
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Review: ‘Afghan Cycles’

Afghan Cycles (USA, 90 min.) Dir. Sarah Menzies Programme: Silence Breakers   Afghan Cycles follows the stories of several young women who train as part of the Women’s National Cycling Team of Afghanistan. Mostly young university students, the women are passionate about the freedom bicycles present and are determined to

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Review: ‘What Walaa Wants’

What Walaa Wants (Canada/Denmark, 89 min.) Dir. Christy Garland Canadian Spectrum (North American Premiere)   On the surface What Walaa Wants is a film about a young girl who wants to join

Review: ‘Mr. SOUL!’

Mr. SOUL! Dir. Sam Pollard & Melissa Haizlip USA, 102 minutes Special

Review: ‘Nothing without Us’

Nothing Without Us: The Women Who Will End AIDS (USA, 67 minutes)

Review: ‘Afghan Cycles’

by Amy Siegel
May 6, 2018
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Afghan Cycles (USA, 90 min.) Dir. Sarah Menzies Programme: Silence Breakers   Afghan Cycles follows the stories of several young women who train as part of the Women’s National Cycling Team of

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Review: ‘What Walaa Wants’

by Amy Siegel
May 3, 2018
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What Walaa Wants (Canada/Denmark, 89 min.) Dir. Christy Garland Canadian Spectrum (North American Premiere)   On the surface What Walaa Wants is a film about a young girl who wants to join

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Review: ‘Mr. SOUL!’

by Amy Siegel
May 2, 2018
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Mr. SOUL! Dir. Sam Pollard & Melissa Haizlip USA, 102 minutes Special Presentations (International Premiere) Mr. SOUL! weaves together two stories; the development of SOUL! the television show, and the personal evolution

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Review: ‘Nothing without Us’

by Amy Siegel
April 28, 2018
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Nothing Without Us: The Women Who Will End AIDS (USA, 67 minutes) Dir. Harriet Hirshorn Programme: Silence Breakers (International Premiere)   Nothing Without Us demands we learn the names of women activists

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Lorraine Bracco receives the Spotlight Award at @w Lorraine Bracco receives the Spotlight Award at @windsorfilmfest following the Canadian premiere of #Goodfellas doc, As Far Back As I Can Remember. 🏆 Here she talks about her favourite memory: working with Ray Liotta. With (l-r) WIFF executive director Vincent Georgie, production designer Kristi Zea, actor Welker White, and directors Lisa Downs and Ash Pugh. 📽 #wiff26 #lorrainebracco #movies #documentary
🏆Matthew Rankin accepts the WIFF Prize in Canadian 🏆Matthew Rankin accepts the WIFF Prize in Canadian Film at @windsorfilmfest for LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, BRIAN MULRONEY. The @onf_nfb film is the first documentary to win the $25,000 prize. 🔗 story link in bio #film #cdnfilm #windsor #ladiesandgentlemenbrianmulroney #filmfestivals
At @windsorfilmfest all the way from Bosnia, filmm At @windsorfilmfest all the way from Bosnia, filmmaker Sladana Lucic talks about her documentary #Indentity and the children born of wartime violence who are now fighting for change. 🇧🇦 #wiff26 #Bosnia #movies #humanrights
Forget the patronizing title and the fact that it' Forget the patronizing title and the fact that it's the fourth doc about this crew in a year, Netflix’s #SCTV film is good times with old friends. 🔗 Review link in bio 📽 Now streaming #netflix #movies #moviereview #comedy
Montreal's turn! Festival announcement train conti Montreal's turn! Festival announcement train continues with @ridm_festival's 2026 lineup. 🚂 This year's fest includes 7 features in the National Competition, 8 titles in the International Competition. Plus, we'll be on hand for the New Visions @fipresci jury! 🔗 Get the lineup at POV (Link in bio) 📷 Itilli Gathering #Montreal #RIDM #documentary #film #festivals
Festober continues with a huge documentary slate a Festober continues with a huge documentary slate at @windsorfilmfest! The lineup includes #Goodfellas doc 'As Far Back as I Can Remember' with @braccoabroad on hand as an honouree, while docs have a 40% share in the Canadian competition. 📽 Fest runs Oct. 29 - Nov. 8. 🔗 Get a rundown of the doc lineup at POV! (Link in bio) 📖 Pick up a copy of our current issue at the WIFF box office while quantities last! #festivals #documentary #movies #windsor 📷 Goodfellas photo courtesy of The Everett Collection
A family story that crosses continents -- and genr A family story that crosses continents -- and genres! @ash.da.le tells Alice Shih about making @basbookfilm and sharing her father's story in hybrid fashion. 📕 📖: in POV 126, on stands now 🔗: link in bio 📽: screens at @windsorfilmfest, @reelasian & @ridm_festival next! #basbook #documentary #movies #family #vietnam
Director Sandro Silva (and son!) at the @reelworld Director Sandro Silva (and son!) at the @reelworld screening of #ThePerfectMatch, telling a story of hope and encouraging people to join the stem cell registry. 🩸 🔗 Visit Swab4Ezra.com to learn more about the importance of joining the registry, especially if you are between the ages of 17-35! #reelworld #documentary #stemcell #donate
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