Algren will spotlight the hard-knock life and authentic creative legacy of one of the most underrated writers of the twentieth century, Nelson Algren. Algren's brutally honest portrayal of the American underclass and his hard-nosed lifestyle became his pathway to compassion. Through interviews with Algren contemporaries, experts, and "literary soulmates," as well as through the photography of Algren's friends, Art Shay and Stephen Deutch, the film will tell his story. It will celebrate his tremendous contribution to and influence on American letters, and push Algren, champion of the marginalized, out from the margins.

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An in-depth profile of the life and career of Willy T. Ribbs - the controversial Black driver who sh...

The long awaited documentary about Sepultura's incredible journey from Brazil to the world.

Overcoming the seemingly insurmountable odds that life threw his way, Liston became heavyweight cham...

A unique record of the life and work of eminent Australian photographer, Olive Cotton.

A documentary about actress brazilian Maria Gladys, a strong presence in films by Júlio Bressane, Ro...

A unique cinematic experience that invites audiences on a vibrant journey through the life of cultur...

The first of two documentaries about Ingmar Bergman produced to mark his 70th birthday. Includes beh...
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An account of the life and work of the Polish writer Stanisław Lem (1921-2006), a key figure in scie...

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Documentary about Stanley Kramer, included on the 40th anniversary edition of Guess Who's Coming to ...

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Franco-American film pioneer Maurice Tourneur is a forgotten name in cinema history. This film trace...