Hot Docs 2020: “The Walrus and the Whistleblower” ★★★
As humans, we can voice our concerns against injustice, speak up on behalf of those who were silenced, and protest on big issues. But who will be fighting on behalf of [continue reading]
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Hot Docs 2020: “I Am Samuel” ★★★
It’s extremely hard to be an LGBTQ member in the Western world. It’s even more difficult, if not deadly, in Africa. Just to think about what they all go through can be [continue reading]
Hot Docs 2020: “Softie” ★★★★
It takes courage to stand against injustice, fight against an unbeatable foe, and speak up when most choose to remain silent. When it comes to social or political activism, [continue reading]
Hot Docs 2020: “Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist” ★★★★
© EXHIBIT A PICTURES “The Exorcist” from 1973 from William Friedkin is the second scariest film for me after “The Omen” (1976) by Richard Donner. Both still stand [continue reading]
Hot Docs 2020: “Reunited” ★★★★
Not many understand the pain of separation. I say that not because of the piece I am about to write but because, more or less, I have gone through the same what the heroes of [continue reading]
Hot Docs 2020: “Immortal” ★★★
Sometimes there is no need for dialogue to convey the intended message; holding hands, looking in the eye, a smile, gesture, or body language say more than any word can. [continue reading]
Hot Docs 2020: “Influence” ★★★★
When it comes to a political affair, one or the other candidate must do everything in their power to win the trust of the public. How that will happen and what means will be [continue reading]
Hot Docs 2020: “Trouble” ★★★
How much can we learn from our estranged parents? It is true that sometimes it’s worth taking a trip back in time by asking questions that can help us get into the era we [continue reading]
Hot Docs 2020: “Once Upon a Time in Venezuela” ★★★
Each country is corrupt in its own way. It’s just a matter of how much the person holding the highest office is willing to pay back as a price for unquestionable loyalty. [continue reading]
Hot Docs 2020: “Dope is Death” ★★★★
There should be someone who stands for the poor and vulnerable at all times. Not because that individual has nothing else to do with his/her life but because it is the [continue reading]
