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Introducing the First Run Features Non-Theatrical / Educational Sales Introducing the First Run Features Non-Theatrical / Educational Sales Division A Collection of Over 250 Award-Winning Films in a Wide Range of Subject Areas including: Adolescence | Africa | African-American Studies | Aging American Studies | Animation | Anthropology | Architecture Art | Asia | The Balkans | Biographies | Business | The Caribbean China | Christianity | Cinema Studies | Civil Rights | Cold War Era Communication | Cultural Studies | Dance | Disability Studies Economics | Environmental Studies | Family Relations | Fashion Food | Gay & Lesbian Studies | Globalization | History | Human Rights Islam | Jewish Studies | Justice | Labor Studies | Latin America Law & Legal Studies | Media Studies | Medicine | Middle East Music | Peace & Conflict Resolution | Performance Philosophy | Political Science | Religion | Science | South America Sports | Urban Studies | Vietnam | Women’s Studies | World War II Please visit our website at www.firstrunfeatures.com to view our entire collection or to place an order. For more information or assistance contact Nicole Baer at (800) 229-8575 or email: [email protected] First Run Features • The Film Center Building • 630 9th Avenue, Suite 1213 New York, NY 10036 • (800) 229-8575 | [email protected] NEW & NOTABLE RELEASES BHUTTO INSIDE THE KORAN 111 minutes, color, 2010, $395 94 minutes, color, 2008, $195 Documentary | English Documentary | English Director: Duane Baughman & Johnny O’Hara Director: Antony Thomas We cannot understand Pakistan today In this powerful and informative film, without knowing the epic story of Benazir award-winning director Antony Thomas Bhutto, the first woman in history to lead goes deep into the heart of the Muslim a Muslim nation. A fascinating array of ar- world, examining the personal lives of chival footage and interviews with family his subjects, each abiding by his or her members and leading experts brings life to own understanding of the Koran. Their this tale of Shakespearean dimension in the relationship with this holy Book reveals a country the Economist calls “the World’s complex, beautiful and often contradictory most dangerous place.” guide for humanity. “A worthy portrait of a phenomenal woman. “This thoughtful, intelligent documentary Thorough...exciting!” -John Anderson, Variety asks all the right questions.” “Breathes life and heart into a history little -The Guardian (UK) known in the west.” -Sean P. Means, Salt Lake Tribune NESHOBA MUGABE AND THE THE PRICE OF FREEDOM WHITE AFRICAN 86 minutes, color, 2010, $295 94 minutes, color, 2010, $295 Documentary | English Documentary Director: Micki Dickoff & Tony Pagano English & Shona w/English subtitles The story of three civil rights workers - Director: Andrew Thompson & Lucy Bailey James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Selected as one of the 15 feature docu- Michael Schwerner - and the Mississippi mentaries on the 2010 short list for Oscar County still divided over the meaning of consideration, this is an intimate account justice forty years after their murders. An of one white family’s astonishing bravery unflinching look at citizens struggling to as they fight to protect their property and find peace with their town’s racist past. their livelihood in Mugabe’s Zimbabwe. “Their legacy is our heritage.” -President Barack Obama “Unquestionably, Bailey and Thompson’s film is historically, politically, ethically and “A document of hope, progress morally imperative for the world to see.” and idealism but also a reminder.” -Amy Handler, Moving Pictures Magazine -A.O. Scott, The New York Times A MOTHER’S COURAGE OFF AND RUNNING TALKING BACK TO AUTISM 76 minutes, color, 2009, $395 103 minutes, color, 2010, $295 Documentary | English Documentary | English Director: Nicole Opper Director: Fridrik Thor Fridriksson With white Jewish lesbians for parents, This powerful and deeply moving search Brooklyn teen Avery grew up in a unique by a mother to help her severely autistic and loving household. But when her son leads her to explore a number of treat- curiosity about her African-American roots ments to help him and to meet with top grows, she decides to contact her birth experts, including: Dr. Temple Grandin; Dr. mother, a choice that propels her into an David G. Amaral, MIND Institute; Dr. Simon exploration of race, identity, and family. Baron-Cohen, Autism Research Centre at “Probing deep into the nature of con- Cambridge; Dr. Geraldine Dawson, Autism structed identity, this film is an alternately Speaks; and Soma Mukhopadhyay, devel- wistful, touching and challenging portrait oper of the Rapid Prompting Method. of [Avery’s] rocky coming-of-age.” “[Viewers] will gain a better understanding of -Filmmaker Magazine what families affected by autism go through every day.” -Author Chantal Sicile-Kira (41 Things To Know About Autism) CRUDE PLASTIC PLANET 105 minutes, color, 2009, $395 95 minutes, color, 2009, $295 Documentary | Various w/English subtitles Documentary | Various w/English subtitles Director: Joe Berlinger Director: Werner Boote Filmmaker Joe Berlinger gets to the heart of We live in the Age of Plastic. It’s everywhere environmentalist’s nightmare in of one of the - even in our blood. But is it a danger to largest and most controversial legal cases us? This feisty, informative film takes us on on the planet: the infamous $27 billion a journey around the globe, showing that “Amazon Chernobyl” lawsuit pitting 30,000 plastics have become a threat for both envi- rainforest dwellers in Ecuador against the ronment and human health. U.S. oil giant Chevron. “A methodically researched yet “A fascinating case study of engaging examination of the real world political action.” environmental and health problems -Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times associated with plastic.” Critic’s Pick! “A sprawling legal -Variety thriller with rare depth and power.” -Stephen Holden, The New York Times NEW & NOTABLE RELEASES KINGS OF PASTRY PRESSURE COOKER 84 minutes, color, 2010, $395 99 minutes, color, 2010, $125 Documentary | English Documentary | English English & French w/English subtitles Director: Jennifer Grausman & Mark Becker Director: Chris Hegedus & D A Pennebaker Pressure Cooker documents an entire Kings of Pastry examines the pursuit of school year with Wilma Stephenson and excellence, if not perfection. France’s fin- her students. At a school where over 40% est artisans are seen in never-before-filmed of the students don’t even make it to their footage of the Meilleurs Ouvriers de France senior year, Wilma shows her kids how as they compete under constant scrutiny of to achieve her version of the American master judges and the critical palates of the dream: Choose a realistic goal. Work hard. world’s most renowned chefs. The film cap- Work the system. tures the drama of the competition – pas- “Both a tribute to a teacher who actually sion, sacrifice, disappointment, and joy. cares and kids who actually want to learn. “A delectable new documentary! Would that there were more people like Spellbinding brilliance, high drama them.” -New York Post and humor.” -Chicago Tribune CIRCO AMERICA BETRAYED 75 minutes, color, 2010, $295 94 minutes, color, 2008, $195 Documentary | Spanish w/English subtitles Documentary | English Director: Aaron Schock Director: Leslie Cardé An intimate look at a family’s struggle One of America’s proudest achievements, to preserve the institution of their small our national infrastructure, is now its most traveling circus in rural Mexico. This cine- dangerous embarrassment. Our bridges, matic road movie opens the viewer to the dams, levees and highways are crumbling, luminous world of a traveling circus while and putting American citizens and cities examining the universal themes of family at risk. Featuring interviews with Pulitzer bonds, filial responsibility, and the weight Prize-winning journalists, scientists, and of cultural inheritance. politicians, this documentary exposes the “A gem of a documentary, emotionally rampant collusion, corruption and cronyism frank and genuinely moving.” within the government agencies whose very -Time Out London purpose is to protect us. “Visual poetry.” -Hollywood Reporter “A damning, information-packed documentary.” -Stan Hall, The Oregonian MEREDITH MONK DANCING DREAMS 89 minutes, color, 2010, $195 INNER VOICE Documentary | German w/English Subtitles 82 minutes, color, 2009, $295 Director: Anne Linsel Documentary | English Director: Babeth M. VanLoo World-famous dancer and choreographer Inner Voice celebrates Meredith Monk’s Pina Bausch selected 40 teenagers who life and work, and illuminates the role that had never heard her name to be part of her Buddhism has had in her artistic practice. dance piece Contact Zone. For 10 months Tracing the path of her creativity, the doc- through opening night, the young dancers umentary elucidates the mystical nature discover Bausch’s genius and their own of artistic creation and the life-affirming bodies. Pina Bausch died in 2009; Dancing energy of an authentic inner voice. Dreams is a testament to Bausch’s revolu- tionary work. “A profoundly moving tribute to one of America’s greatest living performers, “A joyful portrait! Inspiring and well-crafted.” choreographers, and composers. A film -Variety of immense beauty and historical value.” -Alexandra Munroe, Senior Curator, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum TALES FROM DAVID HOCKNEY THE SCRIPT A BIGGER PICTURE 105 minutes, color, 2009, $195 60 minutes, color, 2010, $195 Documentary | English Documentary | English Director: Peter Hanson Director: Bruno
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