Cameraperson
By Phil Guie September 5, 2016
A career in review, one scene at a time, of cinematographer/director Kirsten Johnson’s work, a rich kaleidoscope of people and situations.
A career in review, one scene at a time, of cinematographer/director Kirsten Johnson’s work, a rich kaleidoscope of people and situations.
A real-life, rags to riches fairy tale of how a gangly, unremarkable foal grew up to become a racehorse champion.
A riveting, highly informative look at the ongoing conflict between Amazonian natives defending their land against transnational petroleum corporations.
Some ecstatic and very dark truths about the Internet and technology from Werner Herzog.
With unequaled access to the artist’s work, this terminally tasteful and conflict-averse film vividly showcases the hellfire horrors of the art through powerful lenses that magnify every brushstroke.
The little cool filmmaker who could.
Two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker Barbara Kopple follows singer Sharon Jones on her journey through cancer and recovery, catching glimpses of a stalwart trouper knocked off balance.
Framed as a video journal, Gleason is a thought-provoking documentary that tracks football player Steve Gleason’s arduous struggle with Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Renowned self-help speaker and author Tony Robbins is a walking contradiction. He is at once an absolute embodiment of egoistic, swaggering American capitalism and a seemingly selfless soul devoted to helping others live better lives.