Bill Meyer
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Top ten films from 2012 progressives should see
December 17, 2012Of course, there are many more than ten, but we should start somewhere.
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“Act of Killing” disturbingly depicts banality of evil
October 9, 2012Some challenged the idea that ordinary people can commit evil acts because they simply follow orders. Some suggest people can become evil when they identify with evil ideology.
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“Last White Knight:” Is reconciliation possible in Mississippi?
October 8, 2012"It's quite easy to move beyond prejudice if you invite people into looking within themselves."
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Films from Israel and Palestine address tough issues
October 2, 2012Two new and totally different films about Palestinian refugee camps premiered at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival.
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Unique films from North Korea, Chile, Argentina
October 1, 2012It isn't often you see films from North Korea demonized in Western media and relegated to obscurity.
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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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