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New Releases - October 2007

Daughter From Danang color, 81 minutes
A thought-provoking film about identity, family and culture: What shapes our sense of self? What defines our concept of family? And how do cultural expectations influence our choices? Since the film takes place against the backdrop of the Vietnam War it reveals how the trauma inflicted by that conflict continues to haunt and harm those who survived it.

Everyday Life of Roma Children from Block 71 color, 21 minutes
An intimate window into Serbian Roma culture, this documentary sheds light on the intricacies of Roma customs and their amalgamation of cultural influences - from Roma and Serbian culture to Hispanic pop-culture. Remarkably resilient, funny and optimistic, the children speak openly about their hopes and dreams, including educational opportunities from which they are often excluded.

Screening Room with Ed Emshwiller color, 77 minutes
Experimental filmmaker Ed Emshwiller appeared on Screening Room in July 1975 to screen and discuss the films Chrysalis, George Dumpson’s Place, Carol Emshwiller, Thanatopsis, Film With Three Dancers, Scape Mates, and Crossings and Meetings.

Screening Room with Emile de Antonio color, 79 minutes
Along with visual anthropologist Edmund Carpenter, political filmmaker Emile de Antonio appeared on Screening Room in June 1973 to screen and discuss excerpts from his films Point of Order, Rush to Judgement, In the Year of the Pig and Millhouse: A White Comedy.

Screening Room with Suzan Pitt color, 71 minutes
Independent animator and painter Suzan Pitt appeared on Screening Room in July, 1975. She screened and discussed Bowl, Garden, Theatre, Marble Game, Crocus, Cels, Whitney Promo, and Jefferson Circus Songs.

Posted on October 30th, 2007 in New Releases |