Jul 09 Conversation: Director Amir Bar-Lev Tells 'The Tillman Story' in New Documentary By Molly Finnegan Army Ranger Pat Tillman died in April 2004 in Afghanistan. Initially, the Army said the former NFL star was killed by enemy fire. Five weeks later, it was revealed that Tillman died from friendly fire. Continue reading
May 28 Conversation: Debra Granik, Director of Sundance Favorite 'Winter's Bone' By Molly Finnegan In "Winter's Bone" -- originally a novel by Daniel Woodrell and now a film by director Debra Granik -- 17-year-old Ree Dolly must find her troubled father who has disappeared just as he put up the family's house as bail. Continue reading
May 14 Conversation: Director Alex Gibney on 'Casino Jack and the United States of Money' By Molly Finnegan It involves casinos, the murder of a Greek tycoon, intrigue in Washington and much more. But the film, "Casino Jack and the United States of Money" is a documentary unwinding the trail of super-lobbyist Jack Abramoff -- once a powerful… Continue reading