This morning the Paramount was filled with folks there to see Paul Stekler's documentary about post Katrina life in New Orleans: 'Getting Back to Abnormal'. He and 3 filmmakers direct this extemely well made film of life in this complex city as they follow a bid for re-election. The councilwoman is a white woman who is admittedly "loose lipped" but passionate in her desire to do what is good for New Orleans. Her warmth and sincerity come right through and her campaign manager is an energetic born organizer whose authentic devotion to this candidate is a highlight of this film. To be aired on PBS. Don't miss it.
I didn't get into '12 O'Clock Boys' with my wristband (a film about West Baltimore kids in a dirt bike gang) but will try again Friday. So I walked over the bridge to see Narrative Shorts at the Long Center where 'The Audition' was clearly my favorite. A 3 minute film had us laughing our heads off at the length an actress would go to for a role. Fabulous. And 'Natives' about a relationship between two young women (one Native American and the other Jewish) and a failed visit to the family of the NA woman was handled maturely and beautifully. I noticed the films coming out of Columbia University's film program this year to be really well made.
Abe and I saw 'Hawking' this evening. A documentary about the life of the brilliant Stephen Hawking told in his own words. The intro by the two British filmmakers was humble and lovely. A beautiful film about an extraordinary man who just loves being in the limelight.
Tomorrow morning I'll be at the Topfer for Documentary Shorts. Then walk over to the Rollins for Shorts Program 3. And in the evening try to get into the Violet Crown for 'These Birds Walk' a film about street youth in Pakistan. And now I'm fading.
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