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• West of Memphis (R)

  

  

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  Ken Hanke | 04/02/2013

  Genre: Documentary

  Director: Amy Berg (Deliver Us from Evil)

  Starring: Damien Wayne Echols, Jason Baldwin, Jessie Misskelley, Lorris Davis

  The Story: Documentary on the West Memphis Three and the efforts to prove them innocent of the murders for which they were convicted in 1994. The Lowdown: If you know little about the case, this should be one suspenseful moviegoing experience. If you're familiar with the case, it ought to still prove a compelling watch because of the amassed and distilled information.

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• The Gatekeepers (PG-13)

  

  

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  Justin Souther | 03/26/2013

  Genre: Documentary

  Director: Dror Moreh (Sharon)

  Starring: Ami Ayalon, Avi Dichter, Yuval Diskin, Carmi Gillon, Yaakov Peri, Avraham Shalom

  The Story: An oral history of the Israeli intelligence agency, Shin Bet, as told by the men who’ve run it. The Lowdown: An informative and occasionally eye-opening documentary that’s a bit too stodgy and erudite, but works well when it displays its humanity.

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• Carl Sandburg remembered

  

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  Jen Nathan Orris | 09/23/2012

  Bonesteel Films donates footage and transcripts from its documentary The Day Carl Sandburg Died to the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site in Flat Rock.

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• Searching for Sugar Man (PG-13)

  

  

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  Ken Hanke | 09/11/2012

  Genre: Music Documentary

  Director: Malik Bendjelloul

  Starring: Sixto Rodriguez, Malik Bendjelloul, Clarence Avant, Eva Rodriguez, Regan Rodriguez, Sandra Rodiguez-Kennedy

  The Story: Music documentary about the mysterious and little-known pop star Rodriguez who disappeared from the scene after two critically-praised, but commercially disastrous albums in early 1970s. The Lowdown: An absolutely splendid documentary that tells a true stoty of amazing improbability. Beautifully structured with a genuine dramatic arc and a lot of nice music. Don't miss this one.

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• Peace Through Education: Stealing the Light (NR)

  

  

  Ken Hanke | 02/21/2012

  Genre: Documentary

  Director: Aimie Burns

  Starring: Mohammad Khan Kharoti, Yama Kharoti, Homa Kharoti, Steve Boyer, Bob McSweeny

  Peace Through Education: Stealing the Light screens at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the theater's box office.

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• Pina (NR)

  

  

  Ken Hanke | 02/21/2012

  Genre: Performance Documentary

  Director: Wim Wenders

  Starring: Pina Bausch, Regina Advento, Malou Airaudo, Ruth Amarante

  The Story: Documentary in which the works of German choreographer Pina Bausch are committed to film. The Lowdown: An altogether engaging -- sometimes breathtaking -- look at one of the major figures of modern dance. A rare look at one artist by another that should be seen.

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• The Last Mountain

  

  Justin Souther | 08/10/2011

  The Story: A documentary covering the dangers of mountaintop-removal mining, and of the coal industry as a whole. The Lowdown: A worthy topic explored with plenty of passion, but the resulting film feels unfocused due to information overload.

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