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Announcing the World Premiere of ROY’S WORLD: BARRY GIFFORD’S CHICAGO

Posted on January 29, 2020 by robchristopher

I am thrilled to announce that Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago will have its World Premiere at the Glasgow Film Festival! One of the UK’s leading film festivals, attendance at the festival tops 40,000 annually. Roy’s World will screen at … Continue reading →

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ROY’S WORLD is an Official Selection of …

Posted on January 21, 2020 by robchristopher

I am thrilled to announce that Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago will screen at the Manchester Film Festival. Roy’s World will screen on Tuesday, March 10 at 6:00 p.m. at the historic ODEON Manchester Great Northern cinema. Tickets are now … Continue reading →

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3 things about Matt Wolf’s RECORDER: THE MARION STOKES PROJECT

Posted on January 16, 2020 by robchristopher

Recorder: The Marion Stokes Project [2019] 1. “I’m surprised you didn’t call when Steve died.” (Steve Jobs.) 2. An interview with an anti-nostalgist. 3. “We shouldn’t ascribe rationality to those in power and irrationality to those without.”

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ROY’S WORLD is now represented by Jordan Mattos!

Posted on December 20, 2019 by robchristopher

Jordan Mattos of Aspect Ratio Films is now handling worldwide sales for the documentary. He has facilitated sales and distribution of many outstanding indie features, including such recent films as CUBBY and BLOOD PARADISE. We are thrilled to welcome him … Continue reading →

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3 things about Errol Morris’ THE THIN BLUE LINE

Posted on November 12, 2019 by robchristopher

The Thin Blue Line [1988] 1. 9PM Carol Burnett Show. 2. Taillight variations. 3. “I’m the one that knows.” 3 other things.

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3 things about Leslie Buchbinder’s HAIRY WHO & THE CHICAGO IMAGISTS

Posted on November 9, 2019 by robchristopher

Hairy Who & the Chicago Imagists [2014] 1. “Chicago is and always has been a Surrealist town.” 2. A talking mustache. 3. Comic book-style program in lieu of an exhibition catalog.

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3 things about Shirley Clarke’s ORNETTE: MADE IN AMERICA

Posted on November 1, 2019 by robchristopher

Ornette: Made in America [1985] 1. Circumcision rather than castration. 2. An impertinent question. 3. He saw King Curtis driving a limousine.

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3 things about Robert Altman’s JAZZ ’34: REMEMBRANCES OF KANSAS CITY SWING

Posted on October 24, 2019 by robchristopher

Jazz ’34: Remembrances of Kansas City Swing [1997] 1. Water pitcher as mute. 2. He takes off his jacket, carefully buttons his vest, proceeds to blow. 3. BBQ wagon on the street.

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3 things about Errol Morris’s VERNON, FLORIDA

Posted on October 10, 2019 by robchristopher

Vernon, Florida [1981] 1. “Smartest bird we got in this country.” 2. Therefore sermon. 3. Holding the possum by its tail.

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“My motto was, ‘Let the stories speak for themselves.’”

Posted on October 7, 2019 by robchristopher

I had the great pleasure of being interviewed by Matt Fagerholm for Indie Outlook. The result is a deep dive into the making of the film. Enjoy!

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