DC/DOX: “School for Defectors” Teaches a Way Forward
School for Defectors is an act of love for the kids who finally have the opportunity to fall in love with life and their parents who risked death for a chance at a brighter future. Perhaps it’s best to let one of the students sum up the film: “Love has a way of turning fear into courage.”
DC/DOX: “The Second Life of Freddie Nole” is a Life-Changing Ride
The Second Life of Freddie Nole is much like the man himself. No frills, empathetic, and light-hearted. A verité look at one man’s mission to use his newfound freedom to encourage others to use their lives for similar pursuits.
DC/DOX: “baby/girls” is an Empathetic Look at Teen Pregnancy
baby/girls is profoundly vulnerable. It’s an act of bravery to share such deeply personal moments with the rest of the world in the hope of capturing their reality to ask for change.
DC/DOX: “Hell’s Army” Captures Investigative Journalism’s Power
Hell’s Army is difficult to watch, but it needs to be recognized and amplified.
DC/DOX: “The Siege of Paradise” Asks What Kind of Tourist We Should Be
The Siege of Paradise may only focus on Cinque Terre, but this is happening all over the world. The documentary is not only a carefully constructed critique of what it means to be a tourist, but also a deeply compelling character study of humans in the summertime.