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About Benjamin Tran

Benjamin Tran is a Los Angeles–based freelance writer, focusing mainly on film and politics.

Stuffed

A documentary that plunges into a craft that is experiencing a surprising revival in the 21st century.

By |October 19th, 2019|Documentary|0 Comments

Always in Season

Part investigative documentary, part historical examination, the documentary centers on the death of a 17-year old African American male who was found dead hanging from a swing set in Bladenboro, North Carolina.

By |October 2nd, 2019|Documentary|0 Comments

Midnight Traveler

An Afghan family flee their home and join other refugees seeking asylum in the European Union.

By |September 20th, 2019|Featured|0 Comments

Cold Case Hammarskjöld

A chilling investigative documentary about the death of former UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjöld.

By |August 15th, 2019|Documentary|0 Comments

The Peanut Butter Falcon

If you’re looking for a poignant but somewhat straightforward (and, at times, generic) story line, this movie will give you all the catharsis you’ll need.

By |August 7th, 2019|Indie, Road Trip|0 Comments

Honeyland

Featuring one of the most memorable personalities in film this year.

By |July 25th, 2019|Documentary, Top Picks|0 Comments

Ghost Fleet

A harrowing and effective documentary about modern slavery in the Thai fishing industry.

By |June 6th, 2019|Documentary|0 Comments

Genesis 2.0

Swiss filmmaker Christian Frei has stitched together an expansive, awe-inspiring, and ominous window into the future of genetic research.

By |December 31st, 2018|Documentary, Top Picks|0 Comments

Outlaw King

Sir Robert the Bruce (a steely-eyed Chris Pine) fights to free Scotland from the despotic clutches of England’s King Edward I.

By |November 28th, 2018|DVD/Streaming/On Demand, Epic|0 Comments