Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy In the wake of Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation, announced February 11, media quickly raised questions about the reasons behind the Pope’s decision. Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God debuted on HBO Documentaries one week before, and media outlets looked to… Continue reading Mea Maxima Culpa is mentioned in coverage of the Pope’s resgination
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An interview with Glenn Frey and Don Henley on “History of the Eagles”
Following a great reception at Sundance last month, “History of the Eagles” was the focus of a New York Times ArtsBeat blog post. The story is an interview with Eagles band leaders Glenn Frey and Don Henley, explaining how the project came about. Frey, in the interview: I think the first thing we had in… Continue reading An interview with Glenn Frey and Don Henley on “History of the Eagles”
“History of the Eagles” premieres February 15 on Showtime
Our new two-part music documentary, “History of the Eagles” premieres on Showtime in February. A description of the film: The Eagles celebrate their 40th anniversary with this two-part documentary. Using never before seen home movies, archival footage, and new interviews with all current and former band members, the film provides an intimate look into the… Continue reading “History of the Eagles” premieres February 15 on Showtime
Mea Maxima Culpa Premieres on HBO on February 4
Our newest film, Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God, premieres this Monday, February 4, at 9PM/8C on HBO, and will be available on HBO On Demand starting February 5. A description of the film followed by the trailer: Mea Maxima Culpa examines the abuse of power in the Catholic Church through the story of… Continue reading Mea Maxima Culpa Premieres on HBO on February 4
Last Gladiators in Theaters February 1st
Here are Showtimes and Locations: February 1, 2013 Cinema Village 22 East 12th Street, New York, NY 10003 February 15, 2013 St. Anthony Main Theatre 115 SE Main Street, Minneapolis, MN 55414 February 22, 2013 The Manor 1729 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 For more information visit the official website for The Last Gladiators.
Zero Dark Thirty’s Wrong and Dangerous Conclusion
It’s difficult for one filmmaker to criticize another. That’s a job best left to critics. However, in the case of Zero Dark Thirty, about the hunt for Osama bin Laden, an issue that is central to the film — torture — is so important that I feel I must say something. Mark Boal and Kathryn… Continue reading Zero Dark Thirty’s Wrong and Dangerous Conclusion
Two New Jigsaw Films to Premiere at Sundance
We’re excited to announce that two of our films, We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks and History of the Eagles, will have their world premieres at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival in January. For more info, as well as the other films at the festival, check out the official Sundance site.
Mea Maxima Culpa on Academy Award shortlist
Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God was announced as one of the 15 documentaries on the shortlist for this year’s Academy Awards. The full list of films: “Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry,” Never Sorry LLC “Bully,” The Bully Project LLC “Chasing Ice,” Exposure “Detropia,” Loki Films “Ethel,” Moxie Firecracker Films “5 Broken Cameras,”… Continue reading Mea Maxima Culpa on Academy Award shortlist
Mea Maxima Culpa in Theaters
Our new film, Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God, is now in theaters in New York and Los Angeles, with an additional screening in San Francisco this coming Tuesday. See below for locations and links to showtimes. NEW YORK Film Forum, 11/16 – 11/29 LOS ANGELES Laemmle Monica, 11/16 – 11/22 SAN… Continue reading Mea Maxima Culpa in Theaters
Road to Recovery event today in Belleville, NJ
A brief announcement for anyone in the area: What: A demonstration and leafleting outside a Hall of Fame induction ceremony of the Essex Catholic High School Foundation. Essex Catholic High School was located in Newark and East Orange, NJ, and closed in 2003. When: Friday, November 16, 2012 from 5:30 PM until 7:00 PM. Where: On the… Continue reading Road to Recovery event today in Belleville, NJ