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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 Wollheim Newcomers to living legends share their Filmed over three years, this documentary triumphs and hardships in this insightful and is an unprecedented record of a major often hilarious odyssey through the world artist at work. It captures David Hockney’s of movie storytelling. By analyzing their return from California to paint his native triumphs and recalling their failures, suc- Yorkshire - outside, through the seasons cessful writers discuss the skills necessary - and gives a revealing portrait of what for toughing out careers in Hollywood. inspires and motivates today’s greatest “Ample doses of cautionary advice to living British-born artist. aspiring screenwriters and many relatable “We keep coming back to this wonderful moments for professionals…Director Peter film, not just to enjoy now but for its lasting Hanson has assembled a frank, articulate, importance for future generations who want often crisply funny group of scribes.” to understand Hockney’s art.” -BBC Radio -Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times VISIT WWW.FIRSTRUNFEATURES.COM TO SEE OUR ENTIRE NON-THEATRICAL COLLECTION OF OVER 250 FILMS

FOR THE BIBLE FISH OUT OF WATER 86 minutes, color, 2009, $195 TELLS ME SO Documentary | English 98 minutes, color, 2007, $295 Director: Ky Dickens Documentary | English Director: Daniel Karslake Fish Out of Water explores the Biblical Offering healing, clarity and understanding passages used to condemn homosexu- to anyone caught in the crosshairs of scrip- ality, breaking down seven key passages ture and sexual identity, this landmark film from the Old and New Testaments while “boldly takes on a loaded topic and exam- confronting the debate over translation ines it both intellectually and emotionally; and historical context that affect today’s the result may well leave you blinking away interpretations of the Bible. Essential a few tears” (Seattle Times). viewing for anyone engaged in our national dialogue about faith, homosexuality and “Powerful! A brave and noble effort to same-sex marriage. heal a gaping wound in our society.” -Andrew O’Hehir, Salon.com “Director Ky Dickens tackles both sides of this debate with an arsenal of honesty and passion.” -The Windy City Times

PRAYING WITH LIOR DEFAMATION 87 minutes, color, 2007, $395 91 minutes, color, 2009, $395 Documentary | English Documentary Director: Ilana Trachtman English & Hebrew w/English subtitles Praying with Lior asks whether someone Director: Yoav Shamir with Down syndrome can be a “spiritual Intent on shaking up the ultimate ‘sacred genius.” As this moving and entertaining cow’ for Jews, Israeli director Yoav Shamir documentary moves to its climax, Lior must embarks on a provocative – and at times pass through the gateway to manhood – his irreverent – quest to answer the question, Bar Mitzvah, and in the process we learn “What is anti-Semitism today?” His findings about the great potential of people with are shocking, enlightening and - surprisingly disabilities. - often wryly funny. “Recommended…I loved it!” “A surprise…part personal journey, -Tim Shriver, Chairman of the Special Olympics part political odyssey, part classic verite… “An amazing portrayal of Jewish family life, lighthearted [but] also heartfelt.” of human emotion, parents and children, -Jennifer Dwarkin, Film Comment friendship and community.” “A must-see for thoughtful friends and crit- -Rabbi Art Green, Dean of Hebrew College ics of Israel.” -David Lamble, Bay Area Reporter

HOWARD ZINN: INSIDE THE YOU CAN’T BE NEUTRAL THIRD REICH ON A MOVING TRAIN Approx. 6 hours, color, $395 78 minutes, color, 2004, $295 Documentary Documentary | English English & German w/English subtitles Director: Deb Ellis & Denis Mueller Director: Michael Kloft This acclaimed film looks at the amazing Inside the Third Reich is a unique collection life of the renowned historian, activist and of seminal films about Nazi Germany essen- author. His influential writings shine light tial for an accurate insight into the real life on and bring voice to factory workers, im- ‘heart of darkness.’ Included in this 4-disc migrant laborers, African Americans, Native set are the following films: Firestorm, The Americans and the working poor. Reich Underground, Television under the “A striking portrait of a truly great Ameri- Swastika, The Goebbels Experiment. can.” -CBS Radio “A cautionary reminder that equal access “He changed the consciousness of a gen- to the machinery of ideas may be society’s eration.” -Noam Chomsky most critical goal.” -The New York Times on The Goebbels Experiment

THE UP SERIES THE ROSS MCELWEE 710 minutes, color, 2010, $295 Documentary | English COLLECTION 578 minutes, color, 2004, $295 Director: Michael Apted Documentary | English Starting in 1964 with Seven Up, direc- Director: Ross McElwee tor Michael Apted interviewed 14 English “For the past 25 years, McElwee has given children from diverse backgrounds, asking new meaning and flair to first-person non-fic- them about their lives and their dreams tion cinema. Always wise and irreverent, ever for the future. Every seven years, he has the unreliable narrator, he makes the grandest returned to talk to them, examining the themes of human comedy his artistic province: progression of their lives. This six disc set love and death, chance and fate, memory includes all seven films: Seven Up, 7 Plus and denial, the marvelous and the appalling.” Seven, 21 Up, 28 Up, 35 Up, 42 Up, and (MoMA) Titles included in this collection: Char- the latest, 49 Up. leen, Backyard, Sherman’s March, Time Indefi- “The Up Series is on my list of the ten nite, Six O’Clock News, Bright Leaves. greatest films of all time!” “An American humorist in a tradition from -Roger Ebert Mark Twain through Garrison Keillor.” -The New York Times