By Anne Brodie Spike Lee looks at the tragic history of African Americans in US wars in his stirring 2.5 hour Da 5 Bloods. Set within the story of four Vietnam veterans (Clarke Peters, Delroy Lindo, Isiah Whitlock Jr., and Norm Lewis) returning to ‘Nam to claim the remains of their comrade …
Celebrate United Nations’ Environmental Day, Dear …, Race Your Pulse and Get Down with Elizabeth Moss.
By Anne Brodie Toronto activist Hannah Alper is seventeen years old, and she’s a world-renowned global activist. Let that sink in. At nine, she launched her blog Call Me Hannah and since that time has given a Ted Talk, spoken at 37 WE events and is the hopeful heart and face of Canada’s youth …
Hannah Alper and CitizenKid: Earth Comes First on YTV June 5th, UN World Environmental Day
By Anne Brodie Hannah Alper was just nine when she found her calling. She launched a blog http://callmehannah.ca/ to explore and open conversations with young people about climate change. Now seventeen and a renowned activist and motivational speaker, Hannah continues to inspire others, no matter …
Lots of Good Stuff, Stay Home and Watch Yourself Silly
banner shot of The vast of Night emailed earlier The docuseries Dear... launches Monday on Apple TV+ and is under strict review embargo. It’s about beloved cultural figures receiving thank you letters from people around the world who were inspired by them. R.J. Cutler shines the light of …
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Three Unforgettable Documentary Shockers, Steve Coogan and Rob Bryden Battle It Out for Comic Supremacy in Greece and Many More Worthies.
By Anne Brodie A startling documentary out of Norway may reveal more than its subject ever imagined. Czech artist Barbora Kysilkova’s weird emotional journey with addict and criminal Karl-Bertil Nordland is at the heart of this spellbinder. Fortuitous archives, incredible access and footage shot …