This article first rain in the Jewish Journal on Feb. 18, 2010.
Susan Jacobs
Jewish Journal Staff
Are people inherently good or evil? One ponders this question when viewing NO. 4 STREET OF MY LADY. While the Holocaust brought out some of the worst aspects of human nature, there were also individuals who showed great compassion.
Francisca Halamajowa was one such saint. The ...
By Michael Pelosi
The director of the film RISEUP-- Luciano Blotta, makes it clear that his film is both an ode to Jamaican music and a tribute to hard working artists. The film will resonate with anyone who can appreciate overcoming obscurity and fighting for what they believe in. The filmmaker, who plans on attending SFF 2010, answered a few questions ...
This story first appeared on Art Throb, an online arts magazine for Boston's North Shore.
By Elias Andrinopolous
Award-winning director, producer, & cinematographer Les Blank has been making independent films for well over four decades.
He continues to explore the passion, perils and peculiarities of our shared human experience with his own unique vision in films such as “The Blues According to Lightnin’ ...
The Salem Film Fest Selection Committee recently got good news when one of the films already selected for the festival was nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Feature Documentary category.
“The Cove” will screen at the Salem Film Fest on Monday, March 1, at 7:30 pm, six days before the Oscar ceremonies on Sunday, March 7.
“We loved the film, ...
Thirty-four documentaries comprise the 2010 Salem Film Fest, making it the largest documentary festival in New England.
Unheard of at most festivals, over one-third of the filmmakers will be attending and dialoging before and after their films, making for a truly unique and powerful cinematic experience.
Add to this, local live music and after-parties and you've got yourself a packed week of ...
