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Acquainted With the Night
Canada, 2010, 80 min.
20 million hungry bats, 700,000 watts of light beaming into space, 80,000 flaming rockets, 9,000 cemetery candles… In this enchanting documentary, filmmaker Michael MacNamara travels around the world exploring stories of nighttime phenomena, customs and rituals from sunset to sunrise.... more
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Aftershock
China, 2010, 128 min.
Combining stunning special effects with potent family drama this heartrending depiction of the impact of the massive 1976 earthquake that killed more than 240,000 in Tangshan, China uses the disaster to set up the story of a family torn apart--and the 40 years it takes them to reconnect. Winner, Bes... more
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The Four Times
Italy, 2010, 88 min.
A gentle observational parable, The Four Times leads viewers silently through windows, fields and seasons into a quiet state of wonder at the simple beauty of the cycle of life. If you are looking for plot, action or narrative, you’ve come to the wrong place. This is pure poetry – a palate cleanser ... more
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In the Garden of Sounds
Switzerland, 2010, 86 min.
In this transcendent documentary a blind man builds a magical garden of sound in which he works with severely handicapped children. Immersed in an environment of patience and compassion, the tension in their bodies gradually dissipates as they open to the mysteries of sound and music.... more
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Jane’s Journey
Germany, 2010, 107 min.
More than 20 years ago, primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall, now 75, decided to give up her career, as well as her private life, in order to devote all her energy to saving our endangered planet. As The Boston Globe once put it: “To be with Jane Goodall is like walking with Mahatma Gandhi.”... more
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The Pipe
Ireland, 2010, 83 min.
When gas was discovered off Ireland’s west coast, events were set in motion that soon had the locals up in arms against the Shell oil company. By focusing closely on the locals, director O’Domhnaill shows how individual action remains important in an increasingly corporate world. Winner, Best Docume... more
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Summer Pasture
China, 2010, 85 min.
In one of the most beautiful but remote grasslands of eastern Tibet, we are allowed a rare glimpse into the life of nomads, who, having followed 4000 year old traditions, are now at a crossroad, lured by a permanent life in the city.... more
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Wild Horse, Wild Ride
USA, 2010, 106 min.
100 trainers. 100 wild mustangs. 100 days. In this moving documentary, a diverse group of characters participate in the annual "Mustang Makeover" competition in Ft. Worth, TX. What begins with mutual suspicion, ends with a profound bond between these remarkable animals and the men and women who trai... more
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