B-MOVIE: BANKSY'S ORIGINS

A short film that talks to the people that knew Banksy first, including more interviews with the man himself.

GIVE THANKS FOR JR

Anonymous street artist photographer and 2011 TED prize recipient, JR, has documented his 28MM project showcasing the women of war torn Africa. It's a searing trailer and a film that will definitely provoke strong emotions for a part of the world that needs more of our attention. via: TED


TRAILER " WOMEN ARE HEROES" from SOCIAL ANIMALS on Vimeo.

I'M STILL HERE: HOAX OR GENIUS OR NEITHER?

The official trailer is out and the debate continues: have Joaquin Phoenix and Casey Affleck constructed the most drawn out Kaufman-esque prank, or have they created an introspective look at a Hollywood actor quitting his profession to pursue a hip hop career? The biggest crime about the reality genre is the amount of reality it usually lacks. Although, Joaquin did sing those songs in Walk the Line...

Joaquin, for the most part, has managed to maintain a relatively low profile throughout the filming of I'm Still Here. He has sprung up from time to time, most notably his bizarre Letterman show appearance in 2009 where he mumbled, appeared bewildered and was pretty much clueless about the movie he was there to promote —all with a film crew documenting his 'transformation.' The film's distributor, Magnolia Pictures, swear this is not a "mocumentary." If anything, they at least put together a really intriguing movie trailer. Guess the mystery will have to linger on until its September 10th premier. Watch the trailer and then decide for yourself. Via:  Billboard & @taylorlecroy

WINNEBAGO MAN: THE MOVIE (NSFW)

Never in a million years would you fathom a Youtube sensation like Winnebago Man would lead to a full blown documentary. But, it kinda makes undeniable sense. It's been 20 years since the footage from the Youtube hit was filmed, and now it's the mission of two men to track down the most pissed off salesman in the world (not an easy task) and shed light on that fateful day in 1990 when all hell broke loose in the Winne yard. via: The Consumerist

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CHIMPS FILM, AN ANIMAL PRODUCTION

Armed with Chimp-proof videocameras, these chimpanzees are about to debut their first self shot film to the world on the BBC. Here's a clip of the footage these guys shot.

EXIT THROUGH THE GIFT SHOP: A BANKSY FILM

From the greatest graffiti artist that no one has ever met comes the film the gets as close to the man that we'll ever get. Premiering at Sundance on Sunday, Banksy has already marked his territory on a few walls or so to make his presence known. Here is the official trailer to his debut film, 'Exit Through The Gift Shop.'

 

 

THE BATTLE OVER SAMPLING LAWS

PBS has this documentary, Copyright Criminals, about the art of sampling, an act of borrowed interest used in every project a DJ takes on. And then some. Creatives commons is a big issue, and PBS breaks down how new technology is paving the path for a battle over digital ownership.

HOUSE OF NUMBERS: REWRITING HIV/AIDS

From the official website:

"In House of Numbers, an AIDS film like no other, the HIV/AIDS story is being rewritten. This is the first film to present the uncensored POVs of virtually all the major players; in their own settings, in their own words. It rocks the foundation upon which all conventional wisdom regarding HIV/AIDS is based. House of Numbers could well be the opening volley in a battle to bring sanity and clarity to an epidemic gone awry."