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Dick Cheney and George Bush

We now have the screening dates for what is arguably the most important film of the year – I.O.U.S.A. Dubbed ‘The Next Inconvenient Truth’ (by Reuters), this Sundance Selected Film from film-maker Patrick Creadon, (Wordplay 2006) sets out the impending financial crisis facing the United States as it battles growing federal and consumer debt. It’s about an issue which is now affecting us all and analyses it’s origins as well as putting forth some solutions, look out for reviews. For more info see the Official Site and Wikipedia. Also, don’t forget How Ohio Pulled It Off is in cinemas now, and In Prison My Whole Life will be in cinemas from October 25th – dates are also on this page.

Our next ten documentaries are now up including The Putin System which was released theatrically earlier this year to some great reviews, along with many others which we’re really proud of. They’re all all up on the new releases page.

Enjoy!

Kas

Mumia Abu-Jamal

We’ve just got the dates through for our next theatrical release - In Prison My Whole Life– which will be at Picturehouse cinemas nationwide from the 25th of October. This is a huge event-film about death-row inmate Mumia Abu Jamal, backed by Amnesty International and featuring Alice Walker, Snoop Dogg and Mos Deff. For more info see the Official Site. Also, don’t forget How Ohio Pulled It Off is in cinemas now.

Kas

God Made Them Blind

In case you haven’t checked the Coming Soon section recently we have TEN amazing new documentaries that will be released next week - all have been selected for various film festivals and many have had a theatrical release.

This months new releases are:

The Putin SystemWith a recent theatrical release winning rave reviews this timely doc chronicles the man who put Russia back on the map and is still very much in control.

Born into BrothelsThis uplifting Academy Award winner goes behind the scenes in a Calcutta’s red light district to meet and befriend the children of prostitutes.

Taking LibertiesA BAFTA nominated analysis of Blair’s time in power and New Labour’s destruction of centuries of hard-won civil liberties. This documentary was a alarming and entertaining in equal measure.

The Scottish KeyThe first ever documentary investigating the origins of Freemasonry asks whether they are a network of self interested businessmen, descendents of the Knights Templar or just an exclusive social club?

The Art of SellingThe all-American art of door-to-door sales comes to Estonia in this witty documentary featuring Peep Vain; a salesman and motivational speaker who after a spell in the United States has returned home to spread the good word.

God Made Them Blind John Fawcett dies on the operating table, comes back to life with a bout of amnesia and finds himself in Bali saving the sight of thousands. Another festival hit.

A Panther in AfricaFormer Black Panther Pete O’Neal fled the USA after arrest and has lived in Tanzania for 30 years. He now lives between two worlds, his radical past and his uncertain future. Winner of the Cine Golden Eagle Award and Audience Award for Best Documentary at the St Louis International Documentary Festival.

Stasi: East Germany’s Secret PoliceA truly comprehensive investigation into what was the worlds biggest secret police force. Expertly crafted and a shocking addition to our knowledge of the cold war.

Hand of GodFilmmaker Joe Cultrera’s personal documentary on his brother Paul’s abuse at the hands of a Catholic minister tells of a family tragedy with intellect and humour.

Nuclear TangoNuclear Tango is a hugely influential investigative documentary on why Dr. A.Q. Khan, the father of the Pakistani nuclear weapons program was made to accept responsibility for having orchestrated the Pakistan–North Korea nuclear relationship.

Let us know what you think, and don’t forget How Ohio Pulled it Off is in Cinemas now!

Kas