Jordan Riefe / TruthdigDec 17, 2016
The film, nominated for a Golden Globe, follows Chile’s world-renowned Communist poet as he lives a colorful life on the run from an ambitious and mysterious cop. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Jordan Riefe / TruthdigDec 16, 2016
Musical artist Stew’s ode to the literary icon is particularly welcome now, when Baldwin's words have taken on fresh significance. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Jordan Riefe / TruthdigDec 15, 2016
A new documentary follows pianist Daryl Davis as the simple act of engaging in conversation with an adversary takes on transformative potential. Though he claims more than two dozen converts, Davis’ methods have stirred up their share of controversy. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Jordan Riefe / TruthdigNov 23, 2016
"Marathon: The Patriots Day Bombing" starkly shows that, while convicted bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev languishes in prison, victims who lost limbs in the 2013 attack still struggle to cope with their brutally altered existence. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Jordan Riefe / TruthdigNov 11, 2016
The documentary makes a strong case, with input from a starring lineup of left-leaning investigative reporters, in support of a theme that keeps repeating. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Jordan Riefe / TruthdigNov 2, 2016
Weston may not have studied Whitman’s poetry before embarking on a photographic road trip for a special edition of “Leaves of Grass.” Yet while having the time of his life, he also got the spirit right. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Jordan Riefe / TruthdigOct 21, 2016
Now playing in Los Angeles, the oratorio by Ted Hearne patches the whistleblower’s story together using songs, video, Twitter feeds, cable news reports, testimony and transcripts. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Jordan Riefe / TruthdigOct 18, 2016
Of all the skills director Kim Snyder drew upon to make this stirring documentary about the Sandy Hook massacre, the most important was the human element of sympathy. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Jordan Riefe / TruthdigOct 14, 2016
Filmmaker Craig Atkinson rides along with SWAT teams and uncovers a "for-profit" law-enforcement system. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Jordan Riefe / TruthdigSep 23, 2016
"A Mexican Trilogy: An American Story" is an epic production for the Latino Theater Company’s epic anniversary: telling the stories of its often-ignored community for 30 years. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Jordan Riefe / TruthdigSep 4, 2016
S. Brian Willson’s tour of duty in Vietnam changed his views forever. “We are not worth more. They are not worth less,” he decided about those in lands where Americans go to war. Since his military service he has dedicated his life to the anti-war movement at great personal cost. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Carrie Rickey and Jordan Riefe / TruthdigMar 5, 2018
Carrie Rickey watched the show on TV. Jordan Riefe watched backstage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Together, they provided running commentary. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )
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