Cari Green Movies
A troubled teen on the verge of manhood if forced to fend for himself when, on his 18th birthday, he is estranged from his family and effectively rendered homeless in a soul-searching drama starring Alan Cumming, Ian McKellen, and Brendan Fletcher. Alone on the streets and uncertain what to do with his life, Pip Andrews seeks the guidance of a kindly local priest by day while listening to a tape made by his grandfather Jason (McKellen) at night. Compelled by the tense tales of being trapped behind enemy lines in the heat of battle, Jason finds that his experiences on the streets soon begin to mirror the experiences of his grandfather on the battlefield as his quest for redemption leads him down the uncertain but adventurous road to self-discovery. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Paul Anthony, Clarence Sponagle, (more)
In the mid-1800s, corporations began to be recognized as individuals by U.S. courts, granting them unprecedented rights. The Corporation, a documentary by filmmakers Mark Achbar and Jennifer Abbott and author Joel Bakan, delves into that legal standard, essentially asking: if corporations were people, what kind of people would they be? Applying psychiatric principles and FBI forensic techniques, and through a series of case studies, the film determines that this entity, the corporation, which has an increasing power over the day-to-day existence of nearly every living creature on earth, would be a psychopath. The case studies include a story about how two reporters were fired from Fox News for refusing to soft-pedal a story about the dangers of a Monsanto product given to dairy cows, and another about Bolivian workers who banded together to defend their rights to their own water supply. The pervasiveness of corporate influence on our lives is explored through an examination of efforts to influence behavior, including that of children. The filmmakers interview leftist figures like Michael Moore, Howard Zinn, Naomi Klein, and Noam Chomsky, and give representatives from companies Burson Marsteller, Disney, Pfizer, and Initiative Media a chance to relay their own points-of-view. The Corporation won the Best Documentary World Cinema Audience Award at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Josh Ralske, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jane Akre, Raymond L. Anderson, (more)
- 2000
This documentary takes a look at Namgis First Nation of Alert Bay, British Columbia, where the Kwakwaka'wakw people's Alert Bay Bighouse was triumphantly rebuilt and reopened after an arsonist's fire had destroyed the ceremonial centerpiece of their culture on August 29, 1997. The film documents the reconstruction of the sacred temple, as well as the grand opening that was attended by more than 3,000 guests on May 28, 1999. The 47-minute feature reports the events that led up to the ghastly act of revenge, which resulted in the Bighouse's annihilation, as well as the cultural significance of the center. I'Trusto is the Kwakwaka'wakw word for "to rise again," and that's exactly what this community was able to do. They pooled their efforts together to erect a new monument that stands for dignity, honor, and the prosperity of the Kwakwaka'wakw culture. ~ Dennis Proctor, All Movie Guide
