Boomerang Smile is an intimate glimpse into the curious mind of multimedia artist Jason McLean, capturing his raw, unbridled creativity. With his unique wit and charm, McLean guides us through his distinctly detailed drawings, impulsive paintings, heady collages, and elaborate ephemera-packed art studio to his solo show on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, including a quintessential detour to explain how the gritty New York City streets inspire his work. All the while his infectious energy propels us forward and closer to him, giving us a unique perspective on this enigmatic artist.
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People harbor a misconception that the AIDS epidemic in the United States is over. While medical advances have transformed AIDS from a short term death sentence into a more manageable long term illness-at least for those individuals who have access to the newest drug therapies-the epidemic is still very much alive, it just has a changing face.
Increasingly, the epidemic affects women. Women account for almost one quarter of new AIDS cases, and one fifth of those already living with the disease. Almost two thirds of these cases occur among African-American women. Moreover, by almost any measure, the average woman with AIDS is likely to be worse off then her male counterpart; she' s more likely to be uninsured and to have less access to medical care. Why haven't the steady declines seen in the male infection rate over the last decade been reflected among women? What are the underlying social conditions that lead to these grim statistics? This documentary film explores the stories and issues behind the numbers, examining the factors that have led to this new front in the battle against the AIDS epidemic.
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In 1976 Al Diaz and Jean Michel Basquiat became fast friends at City As High School in New York. Together they created SAMO©, the street tag that would change the course of their lives forever. With a high-powered music track, Artist and graffiti legend, Al Diaz recounts this gritty coming-of-age story and lands us in the here and now with his poignant messages and hard-won wisdom.
“AL DIAZ: LIKE A BOMB” won Best Documentary at the 2022 Film Crash Film Festival in Santa Monica and Latino International Film Expo in Chicago. It continues to be presented at other film festivals and venues both locally and internationally.
A near-fatal train collision imperils the gridiron dreams of 13-year-old Tyler, and sounds a wake-up call to his methamphetamine-addicted parents. This verité take on the First Commandment — the first in a documentary series inspired by Kieslowski's Decalogue — takes scripture out of church and into small-town Arkansas, where "false gods" are all too real.
Follows one young contestant of the quiz show, "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," as he navigates his way through the shock of finding out he will be on the show, prepares for his appearance, anticipates the taping, and faces the inevitable letdown or elation the day after. To gauge the impact of winning on the show, Dan Blonsky, an attorney who was the second person to win the $1,000,000 jackpot, is interviewed. The show's host, Regis Philbin, contemplates the series' massive popularity and its impact on his own life.
When Laura Nyro knew she was dying of Ovarian cancer, she had her partner make a home movie in which she spoke about her musical career. After her death, the interview was woven with images of New York City as well as portraits of Nyro in her youth. The final film premiered at her memorial concert at the Beacon Theatre, NYC.
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A personal history of Block Island residents, William Stringfellow and Daniel Berrigan. Using firsthand accounts the film weaves together their work for civil rights, social justice, nuclear disarmament, and environmental action.
Sit-In At The Ladies Home Journal is one of a dozen short portraits created as "extras" for the documentary, She's Beautiful When She's Angry DVD.
One-hour report established for the first time a link between Bin Laden and President Saddam Hussein of Iraq.
