films
In “The Decent One,” Heinrich Himmler: Dedicated family man
October 20, 2014This haunting film, now in theaters, recently won the best documentary award at the Jerusalem Film Festival.
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Chicago International Film Festival celebrates 50th anniversary
October 16, 2014The longest-running competitive film festival in America is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month.
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The Cold War plays at Toronto Film Festival
October 15, 2014The Soviet Union was obsessed with two sports: hockey and chess. For decades, they held the championship in both arenas. Two new films bring back memories of those days.
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The Los Angeles Swiss Film Festival in review
September 17, 2014Swiss cinema and television has a rich heritage. This motion picture plenitude was on full display at Hollywood's Harmony Gold Theater on Sept. 7.
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Ruby Dee, 91: Iconic actress, civil rights activist
June 12, 2014Ruby Dee, an acclaimed actress and civil rights activist whose versatile career spanned stage, radio television and film, has died at age 91.
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