A Steady Diet of Film

A few things to wind down from the the Superbowl with...

Chisholm '72: Unbought and Unbossed screens as part of POV's tribute to Black History month.

This documentary recaptures the times and spirit of a watershed event in American politics, when Shirley Chisholm, an African-American woman, dared to take an equal place on the presidential dais. The New York Democratic congresswoman's bid engendered strong and sometimes bigoted opposition, setting off currents that affect American politics and social perceptions to this day.

Check your local listings: PBS // Official site.

The Winter 2005 edition of FilmMaker magazine profiles Maya Churi and discusses her newest work, Forest Grove an interactive animation for web and film. Hope you got Flash, sucka.

posted by Erin @ Sunday, February 06, 2005