San Francisco International Film Festival Selection: ‘After Antarctica’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go on an expedition and then experience the aftermath of it? Well After Antarctica is a documentary that highlights the entire journey of an international crew of six explorers in 1989, who set out to be the first humans to cross Antarctica by dog-sled. Award-winning filmmaker Tasha Van Zandt intertwines the past … Continue reading San Francisco International Film Festival Selection: ‘After Antarctica’ Review

Slamdance Official Selection ‘Bleeding Audio’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi Slamdance Film Festival Bleeding Audio is an intimate portrait detailing ‘The Matches’ story. It goes into detail about their break up, when they were so close to breaking out in the industry. They had such a promising career, a really tough break up, and one of the most inspiring reunions I have seen for a band. It was told through the eyes … Continue reading Slamdance Official Selection ‘Bleeding Audio’ Review

After So Many Days: A 365 Day Journey With Musicians Jim Hanft & Samantha Yonack

By: Amanda Guarragi After So Many Days is a documentary that will take you on tour, with a newly married singer/songwriter duo, Jim Hanft and Samantha Yonack. They decided to embark on a tour, to play one show a day, every day, for a year. It is a concept that not many people have even come close to attempting, but they wanted to see how … Continue reading After So Many Days: A 365 Day Journey With Musicians Jim Hanft & Samantha Yonack

Return To Hardwick Review

By: Amanda Guarragi  Return To Hardwick is a generic World War 2 documentary that highlights the 93rd bomb group. Director Michael Sellers brings together sons, daughters and other family members to share their memories of their loved ones who served in the war. Michael Cudlitz (Band of Brothers, The Walking Dead) narrates this journey as the younger generation attempts to travel to the Southern part of England, … Continue reading Return To Hardwick Review

HOT DOCS 2020: LOVE & STUFF

By: Amanda Guarragi  “The only good thing about time running out, is that it pushes people to find the strength to show up.”  Love & Stuff is a deeply personal documentary on motherhood and the cycle of life. Peabody Award winning filmmaker Judith Helfand, documented her terminally ill mother’s final moments, at home-hospice before she passed. The camera, helped Helfand stay connected to her mother during … Continue reading HOT DOCS 2020: LOVE & STUFF