Tag Archives: film festivals

One week from today: our Chicago Premiere at the Music Box Theatre!

Posted on November 6, 2021 by robchristopher

I do hope you’ll join me. Buy tix now—it’s going to be a fantastic afternoon. We’ll have a special, limited edition movie poster for sale, as well as copies of some of Barry’s books, all of which you can get … Continue reading →

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Our Chicago Premiere! November 13 at the Music Box Theatre.

Posted on October 21, 2021 by robchristopher

Originally we meant to screen at the Music Box back in May 2020. But we all know what happened. I am so grateful to the Chicago Critics Film Festival for persevering despite some truly daunting circumstances and rescheduling the event. … Continue reading →

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ROY’S WORLD gets its first live, in-person screening in North America!

Posted on June 16, 2021 by robchristopher

I am excited to announce that Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago will be part of the 2021 Mimesis Documentary Festival, August 4-10, in Boulder, Colorado. This will in fact be the film’s live, in-person North American debut! MDF’s Featured Artist … Continue reading →

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The new poster!

Posted on March 9, 2021 by robchristopher

Doesn’t that new laurel look beautiful?!

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ROY’S WORLD wins Best Illinois Feature!

Posted on March 4, 2021 by robchristopher

In a virtual ceremony (coincidentally, held exactly one year to the day after the film had its World Premiere at the Glasgow Film Festival) my documentary Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago was awarded Best Illinois Feature at the 2021 Beloit … Continue reading →

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3 things about Hannah Jayanti’s TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES

Posted on September 15, 2020 by robchristopher

Truth or Consequences [2020] 1. Tiger bite on the lip. 2. She gets a kick out of making announcements. 3. Fruitless visit by the Building Inspector.

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3 things about Zeke Kamm and Taylor Morden’s THE LAST BLOCKBUSTER

Posted on September 8, 2020 by robchristopher

The Last Blockbuster [2020] 1. He smells the inside of the VHS case. 2. By eliminating late fees, the company lost $250 million at one stroke. 3. Obsolete POS computer system.

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3 things about Michal Bielawski’s THE WIND: A DOCUMENTARY THRILLER

Posted on September 6, 2020 by robchristopher

The Wind: A Documentary Thriller [2019] 1. The medics calmly observe his uncontrollable shaking. 2. She puts her ear to its bark, trying to hear the tree’s secrets. 3. Vibrating tree roots.

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3 things about Inon Shampanier’s PAPER SPIDERS

Posted on August 28, 2020 by robchristopher

Paper Spiders [2020] 1. She suddenly notices the security cameras. Her mood changes instantly. 2. Everything converges the night the electricity is shut off. 3. “I haven’t had a drink all day. I’m 100% here for you.”

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3 chances in September.

Posted on August 16, 2020 by robchristopher

About four years ago when I started making a documentary, I never would have dreamed that it would finally be ready for the world during a pandemic. But here we are. And after much ado, I’m thrilled to announce the … Continue reading →

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