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“All Together”: Getting old in new France
November 9, 2012The vaguely socialistic title references "The New Communards," consisting of a crack ensemble cast of two actresses well known to American audiences.
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From Detroit to Congo, films about politics, women, humanity
September 27, 2012Here are a few more of the host of socially conscious films featured at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival. Look for them in your area or on DVD.
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Toronto film highlight: “Free Angela and All Political Prisoners”
September 26, 2012Certainly one of the stars at this year's Toronto International Film Festival was legendary activist/educator and communist Angela Davis.
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Hiding in caves and high-rise steelworkers: Toronto Film Festival 2012
September 25, 2012It's impossible to see all the great films that were shown at the Toronto International Film Festival this year.
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Kurt Maetzig, master of German cinema
August 21, 2012An extraordinary filmmaker who made extraordinary films and lived to the extraordinary age of 101, Kurt Maetzig died August 8. But he was virtually unknown in the U.S.
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