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

‘Soundtrack to a Coup D’État’ recounts the assassination of Patrice Lumumba
December 20, 2024 By Bill Meyer
Many progressives consider the assassination of the first Congolese Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba as among the earliest and certainly best known of the many regime change operations carried out by the U.S. empire.
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Culture

‘The 9 Lives of Barbara Dane’: Documentary on a progressive culture superwoman
December 10, 2024 By Bill Meyer
The world will have an opportunity to learn about this extraordinary human being, thanks to this seminal film and the efforts of those who knew and loved her.
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Culture

Canada and some masters at Toronto International Film Festival 2024
November 21, 2024 By Bill Meyer

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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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