The Viewing Booth (2019, dir. Ra’anan Alexandrowicz)

“Alexandrowicz’s film is a fascinatingly moving piece which is reminiscent of the structure of a play with a clear second act divide”

Hope RowdenJune 11, 2020Hope Rowden

Bakoroman

“This is a wonderful piece of cinema which captures the essence of its story perfectly and leaves you wondering what happens next”

Saskia WelchJune 11, 2020Saskia Welch

The Go-Gos

“if you’re a fan you’re bound to enjoy it if for the music and the video’s alone”

Ben MatthewsJune 11, 2020Ben Matthews

Me and the Cult Leader: A Modern Report on The Banality of Evil Review

“Bound by atrocity, Sakahara provokes a conversation about the banality of evil and how we will always be affected by it”

Tess CoxJune 11, 2020Tess Cox

Influence

“Like in these cases, civilians constructed their political views based on what they were told/what they saw through advertisement which had been slandered to suit the client”

Molly BowlerJune 11, 2020Molly Bowler

The Story of Plastic

“this is a documentary that everyone should watch”

Molly BowlerJune 11, 2020Molly Bowler

The Secret of Dr. Grinberg

“You are left questioning everything after this documentary “

Molly BowlerJune 11, 2020Molly Bowler

Material Bodies

“Material Bodiesis a short documentary expressing the perspective and experience of a group of people with disabilities and their relationships with their bodies”

Amber AllportJune 11, 2020Amber Allport

Flint

“Its warning on the full impact of what can happen when trust in authority is eroded means it is not difficult to draw parallels with the recent Windrush and Grenfell scandals closer to home”

Denise HobartJune 11, 2020

Me and the Cult Leader

“Sakahara’s tight direction and excellent framing give this cosy conversational feel that draws you in and gets you to see the cult and the reprehensible acts it committed through a more nuanced and understandable lens”

Isaac HolmesJune 11, 2020

Isle of Use

“Isle of Usshows that no matter where you go, kindness and friendship will make you feel at home”.

Gabriella IngamellsJune 11, 2020Gabriella Ingamells

One A Clear Day You Can See The Revolution From Here

“I urge anyone with a festival pass to give it a go, whether you know lots or little about the country. It’s an insightful and transportive watch worthy of your time”

Ben MatthewsJune 11, 2020Ben Matthews

The Secret of Dr Grinberg Review

“ If you are looking for a documentary that truly explores what it means to be a dangerous visionary, you will not be disappointed

Tess CoxJune 11, 2020Tess Cox

Flint - Sheffield Doc/Fest

“It becomes a question of who to blame, not just for the people of Flint but also the viewer”

Saskia WelchJune 11, 2020

Keith Haring: Street Art Boy

“Ben Anthony beautifully tells the story of Keith Haring, a man whose magnificent legacy continues to this day to thrive in the bones of New York City”.

Hope RowdenJune 10, 2020Hope Rowden

Flint - Sheffield Doc/Fest

“Having access to water is a human right”

Gabriella IngamellsJune 10, 2020Gabriella Ingamells

The Viewing Booth

“The Viewing Booth was my first film of the 2020 Doc/Fest and I don’t think I could’ve picked a more thematically fitting one to kick it all off with.”

Ben MatthewsJune 10, 2020

Flint

“The emotional core of the film was seeing people put their lives on hold, to fight for their city and its future generations”.

Ben MatthewsJune 10, 2020

Keith Haring : Street Art Boy

“It paints a portrait of a queer progressive constantly moving forward. Proud of his sexuality and determined to raise awareness of the AIDS crisis, constantly trying his hardest to provide artistic opportunity for the underprivileged and ultimately attempting to tear down the elitist walls of the art community and make it accessible for all”.

Isaac HolmesJune 10, 2020