Bill Meyer
LATEST ARTICLES BY Bill Meyer
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Opinion
Powerful new films take up immigration
September 29, 2011With the world facing increased poverty as the rich get richer, filmmakers are examining the ramifications of shifting populations.
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More progressive cinema at Toronto film fest
September 27, 2011Last year it was "Made In Dagenham." Probably the most worker-oriented film at this year's Toronto International Film Festival was the class-conscious "Snows Of Kilimanjaro."
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Progressive films shine at Toronto film fest
September 26, 2011This year's Toronto International Film Festival offered another amazing array of films, with over 350 titles to choose from.
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Bosses, workers, Elmo: amazing films at Traverse City festival
August 29, 2011Here's a wrap-up of highlights from the 7th Annual Traverse City Film Festival that were not mentioned in previous columns.
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“Jesus Was a Commie” and “Vapor Trail”
August 23, 2011Among the 59 short films screened at the Traverse City Film Festival, the title that attracted the most attention was "Jesus Was a Commie," directed by the accomplished actor Matthew Modine.
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Interracial marriage, class arrogance, idealism star at film fest
August 19, 2011The ever-present Michael Moore, probably the most successful documentarian in world history, had a strong say in the choice of films screened at this progressive gathering.
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Cuban film “Habanastation” wins top film festival award
August 11, 2011"Habanastation" is the rare Cuban film that shows the realities of the Cuban educational system and the excitement in Revolution Square during May Day.
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Movies tell the truth at Michael Moore’s film festival
August 9, 2011The film fest in Traverse City, Mich., created an enormously popular event that featured the best in progressive cinema, both challenging and entertaining.
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