Bill Meyer

Bill Meyer writes movie reviews for People’s World, often from film festivals. He is a keyboardist at Bill Meyer Music and a current member of the Detroit Federation of Musicians. He lives in Hamtramck, Michigan.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Bill Meyer

Culture

Toronto International Film Festival and the world, part 2
November 20, 2024 By Bill Meyer
It’s only possible to see a portion of the films at TIFF, and the big ones with famous stars usually steal the limelight. But it’s some of the other, smaller independent films that can offer unforgettable...
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Culture

Toronto International Film Festival and the world, part 1
November 18, 2024 By Bill Meyer
My favorite film at the Toronto International Film Festival this year was by far M - Son of the Century, creatively directed by the talented UK filmmaker Joe Wright. It’s actually an Italian TV mini-series about...
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Culture

More documentaries from the Toronto International Film Festival
November 14, 2024 By Bill Meyer
Here are some more recommendations from this year’s Docs Program at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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Culture

Toronto International Film Festival 2024: Documentaries, Part 1
November 8, 2024 By Bill Meyer
The Docs Program at the Toronto International Film Festival is always the most politically rewarding section of the Festival.
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Culture

Palestine at the Toronto International Film Festival
October 25, 2024 By Bill Meyer
The Toronto International Film Festival this year has provided an excellent service by premiering the works of nascent and veteran Palestinian cultural activists.
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Culture

Politics at the Toronto International Film Festival 2024
October 24, 2024 By Bill Meyer
The Toronto International Film Festival was back in full swing this year with its full line up of 278 films from over 60 countries.
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En español

Hamtramck, Michigan, se convierte en la primera ciudad de EE. UU. en aprobar la resolución ‘Mover el dinero’
February 15, 2024 By Daniel Hopkins And Bill Meyer
La resolución pide al Congreso y al presidente que transfieran fondos importantes del presupuesto militar a la financiación de programas de servicios sociales esenciales.
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U.S.

Hamtramck, Mich., becomes first U.S. city to pass ‘Move the Money’ resolution
February 15, 2024 By Daniel Hopkins And Bill Meyer
City Council demands Congress and the president shift funds away from military spending toward social needs.
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