Re: [Videolib] Alternative films to Tig

2015-08-27 Thread Meghann Matwichuk
For what it's worth, I've seen the documentary Tig, am a big Tig Notaro fan, and was disappointed. The structure was pretty flat, more tell you how to feel than show you (with some really stale music cues / choices that kind of drag you by the ear). If you are familiar with her work, you

Re: [Videolib] Alternative films to Tig

2015-08-27 Thread Hooper, Lisa K
Thanks for the suggestion Barb. This is indeed an interesting looking film but they are looking for something with the incredibly broad theme of resilience. They group selecting the films are three very strong women and their film selections often end up being about women's issues and/or LGBT

Re: [Videolib] Grassroots collaboration Was RE: Copyright question: American Playhouse Films

2015-08-27 Thread Threatt, Monique Louise
Dennis, I hope the NMM Board will consider you to be its guest speaker, or at least panel presenter at the 2016 NMM! ☺ I also look forward to seeing your film in the near future. Best, Mo From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of

Re: [Videolib] Grassroots collaboration Was RE: Copyright question: American Playhouse Films

2015-08-27 Thread Threatt, Monique Louise
Good points, Jessica. I would want to participate in a forum with all parties involved. Another huge problem is, as you post, tracking down right holders for international films. *sighs* Best, Mo From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On

Re: [Videolib] Grassroots collaboration Was RE: Copyright question: American Playhouse Films

2015-08-27 Thread Dennis Doros
And I too have to send my regrets, but as those on our mailing list know, Amy and I have produced our first feature film ever ( http://filmbysamuelbeckett.com/) --ironically, some of it's based on fair use -- and it's having it's world premiere on October 17th. To be honest, my travel these days

Re: [Videolib] Grassroots collaboration Was RE: Copyright question: American Playhouse Films

2015-08-27 Thread Jessica Rosner
ugh NO interest in licensing not KNOW On Thu, Aug 27, 2015 at 12:00 PM, Jessica Rosner maddux2...@gmail.com wrote: It is very hard to track down international films but with a lot of work you can usually find rights holder. I honestly think the bigger problem is that even if you find the

Re: [Videolib] Grassroots collaboration Was RE: Copyright question: American Playhouse Films

2015-08-27 Thread Jessica Rosner
It is very hard to track down international films but with a lot of work you can usually find rights holder. I honestly think the bigger problem is that even if you find the rights holder they are likely to have know interest in licensing the film to you as their goal is to have a US distributor.

Re: [Videolib] Grassroots collaboration Was RE: Copyright question: American Playhouse Films

2015-08-27 Thread Jessica Rosner
Alas I won't be at NMM and I doubt Dennis will be either and this brings up what I think is the biggest problem when discussing copyright and streaming at educational institutions. I see lots of posts here and on colib for webinars, sessions, conferences devoted to the issue but only once did I

Re: [Videolib] Grassroots collaboration Was RE: Copyright question: American Playhouse Films

2015-08-27 Thread Dennis Doros
Thanks, Mo! Maureen and I slayed NMM back in Nevada. Well, not literally. I mean, that's possibly worse than copyright infringement. At best, it's impolite. But we had a good time presenting. :-) Best regards, Dennis Doros Milestone Film Video PO Box 128 / Harrington Park, NJ 07640 Phone:

Re: [Videolib] Alternative films to Tig

2015-08-27 Thread Randy Pitman
Hi Meghann, We just reviewed “On Her Own” in our latest issue. It definitely seems to be about “resilience.” On Her Own (2015) 80 min. DVD: $59.95 ($250 w/PPR from edu.passionriver.com). Passion River (avail. from most distributors on Sept. 22). A remarkable documentary charting four years in

Re: [Videolib] Alternative films to Tig

2015-08-27 Thread Hooper, Lisa K
Hi Mat, The overriding theme for this film series is resilience (we are, after all, marking Katrina10 in a big way down here). We already have several Katrina film options so we’re now looking for other issues that can be associated with the concept of resilience; it could be illness, race,

Re: [Videolib] Grassroots collaboration Was RE: Copyright question: American Playhouse Films

2015-08-27 Thread Threatt, Monique Louise
Yaaay! From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Dennis Doros Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2015 3:35 PM To: Video Library questions videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: [Videolib] Grassroots collaboration Was RE: Copyright question:

Re: [Videolib] Alternative films to Tig

2015-08-27 Thread Meghann Matwichuk
Jessica mentioned that 'resilience' is the theme her patrons are looking to highlight. Towards that end, I wonder if this film might be of interest: Charles Bradley: Soul of America http://www.charlesbradleyfilm.com/store.php It's been a few years since I saw this on the festival circuit, but

Re: [Videolib] Alternative films to Tig

2015-08-27 Thread Mathew Levy
Thanks Randy. FYI we also handle *MITT*, which is the Netflix Original Mitt Romney documentary following him and his family on their campaign trail in the last election. In terms of similar films to TIG, what elements were you looking for? Films about comedians, biographies, or cancer/medical

Re: [Videolib] Alternative films to Tig ~ resilience Come Hell or High Water

2015-08-27 Thread Elizabeth Stanley
Lisa, Take a look at Come Hell or High Water DVD from Bullfrog Films. Description and trailer here: http://www.bullfrogfilms.com/catalog/chow.html This intimate film tells a gigantic story - about race, about power, about so-called development. But it is also a saga of community, resilience,

Re: [Videolib] Alternative films to Tig ~ resilience Come Hell or High Water

2015-08-27 Thread Randal Baier
Elizabeth, on another topic altogether -- what is the Sven Husby movie again, about the calcium depletion and environmental damage? -- I have brain sieve. == Randal VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation,