“Flyin’ Cut Sleeves” presents alternating portrayals, from the past and the present, of former street gang presidents in the Bronx. The project grew out of the experiences of Rita Fecher, the film’s co-producer, who taught in a South Bronx school…
Man of the World: Blues Guitarist Peter Green
Guitarist Peter Green replaced Eric Clapton in John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers and before founding Fleetwood Mac. This is one part of a BBC documentary about his career.
Werner Herzog’s Thoughts on the Jungle from ‘Burden of Dreams’
Film director Werner Herzog makes acidic observations about the jungle in Les Blank’s documentary “Burden of Dreams.” Herzog’s comments were likely fueled by exasperation from shooting his film “Fitzcarraldo” in the jungles of South America. Blank’s “Burden of Dreams” captures…
“Dust Radio: A Film About Chris Whitley”: Interview With Co-Director Jonathan Mayor
By Gregory Crofton Chris Whitley was a blues artist who defied the conventions of the genre. In doing so, he created truly original music. He lived a hard life of addiction and endless traveling that often accompanies someone who plays…
Chuck Close: A Portrait in Progress
A documentary about Chuck Close, a photographer and painter who specializes in making huge human face pictures. At the age of 48, an artery in his spine collapsed and it nearly killed him. He survived but became paralyzed from the…