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The Boy in the Bubble

In the early 1970s, an unusual boy, David Vetter, captivated the nation. Now, decades later, his story continues to unfold in remarkable ways. (Source: The New York Times Retro Report)

‘FINDERS KEEPERS’: A Documentary About a Stolen Leg that’s Slick Like Reality TV

By Gregory Crofton Can a movie about someone’s amputated right leg hold your interest for more than an hour? Almost, if it’s made by some talented filmmakers, as is the case with FINDERS KEEPERS co-directed by Bryan Carberry and Clay…

The Fisherman’s Son is One Great Surfer

Born and raised at Punta de Lobos, Ramón Navarro found his passion riding the biggest waves on the planet. But his accomplishments in giant surf are just one part of a bigger vision to protect the culture and environment of…

Why Japan’s Conviction Rate is 99%

In Japan, crime rates are low and the state incarcerates far fewer people than in other rich countries. But when people are accused of a crime they are almost always convicted. (Source: The Economist)

Gillian Anderson’s Self Portrait

Actor Gillian Anderson analyses her reflection while looking down the lens of the camera and drawing her self-portrait on an iPad. Through this intimate process she reveals her thoughts about her perception of her own beauty, her insecurities and how…

‘HITCHCOCK/TRUFFAUT’ Documentary Explains Hitchcock But There’s No Real Conversation in the Film

By Gregory Crofton Directed by Kent Jones, an archivist and sometime documentary filmmaking partner of famed director Martin Scorsese, HITCHCOCK/TRUFFAUT is not something you need to race out to the arthouse theatre to see. It’s also not about Truffaut really…

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