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Review: “Leaving Home, Coming Home” Shines a Light on Robert Frank

Leaving Home, Coming Home: A Portait of Robert Frank
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Gerald Fox’s 2005 documentary on the acclaimed documentarian finally sees the light of day.

Dusty Wilson Posted on July 18, 2019July 18, 2019

Funan Review: An Animated Death March Through Pol Pot’s Cambodia

Funan
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Dennis Do’s lushly animated recounting of the Khmer Rouge takeover of Cambodia is striking but lacks much-needed specificity.

Michael Snydel Posted on June 20, 2019August 11, 2020

Ramen Shop Review: Dishing Out Delicious Family Drama

Ramen Shop
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Eric Khoo’s film on food, family, and culture isn’t always strong on plot but is ultimately satisfying.

Theo Estes Posted on May 21, 2019August 10, 2020

En el Séptimo Día Is a Naturalistic, Humanistic View of the Immigrant Experience

En el Séptimo Día
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Jim McKay’s tale of the plight of undocumented workers in America is soulful, sensitive, and a potent rebuke […]

Jon Espino Posted on July 29, 2018July 30, 2020
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