TCFF 2016 Documentary Reviews: ‘In Search Of America’ + ‘Beyond The Thrill’ + ‘The Unrelenting Charlie Davies’

There's no shortage of great documentaries at TCFF! Today we've got a trio of reviews, thanks to FC contributor Sarah Johnson, my awesome reviewing partner during the film fest. Check out her bio page here, she's a MN-based freelance writer who also writes for City Pages. 'In Search Of America' Review Haven’t gotten enough of the …

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TCFF 2016 Documentaries Reviews: ‘Denial’ + ‘Prison Dogs’

We're now on its halfway point of the 11-day film festivities! I've been watching plenty of documentaries back to back, and today we've got reviews of two excellent ones we highly recommend. 'Denial' Review Our nation’s electrical grid and having a transgender family member. The two don’t seem to be related, do they? They will after you …

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TCFF Documentary Spotlight: ‘Word Of Honour: Reclaiming Mandela’s Promise’ + Interview with director Kiersten Dunbar Chace

One of my most anticipated TCFF documentaries is playing today and I can't be more thrilled that I got a chance to connect with the filmmaker to talk about her film. I always love films that immerse me into a world that's far away from where I live, and gives me a chance to learn …

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TCFF 2016 Reviews: ‘First Girl I Loved’ + ‘My Scientology Movie’ doc

'First Girl I Loved' Review First Girl I Loved is a coming-of-age story for the social media generation. Mix this with a narrative about teenage sexuality and you have the new feature film written and directed by Kerem Sanga. It stars Dylan Gelula as Anne, the nerdy high school yearbook photographer, Brianna Hildebrand as Sasha, star …

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TCFF 2016 Reviews: ‘Funeral Day’ + ‘In Pursuit of Silence’ doc

I know the next 10 days is going to be a whirlwind! Day 3 of Twin Cities Film Fest has pretty much come and gone. Thanks to Sarah Johnson, my awesome reviewing partner during TCFF, for contributing to the reviews of various indie and short films. Check out her bio page here, she's a MN-based freelance …

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Spotlight on 10 great documentaries – and they’re all playing at 2016 TCFF!

Just a few days aways until the seventh Twin Cities Film Fest begins on October 19! The 11-day cinematic marathon, running October 19 - October 29, will showcase 100+ films. It's definitely great to be a film lover living in Minneapolis! I've blogged about some of the films I'm super excited about, but I wanted to talk about the documentaries specifically, …

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Spotlight on FINDING NOAH doc & interview with director Brent Baum

This year's Twin Cities Film Fest could very well be a Documentary Film Fest given how many of them are screening in 2015. I'm glad this one is one of them as not only is the subject matter close to my heart, but it's an insightful and beautifully-shot film. A group of intrepid explorers go on …

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