By Miv Evans Working Man at first seems to be yet another David and Goliath fable. Corporate America closes the last factory in a Midwest town and the employees rise up in protest. But, without warning, the ambling
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COUP 53 – an Iranian Secret
By Miv Evans This documentary has everything. An oil-rich kingdom. International espionage. A downtrodden, Middle Eastern populace. Riches stolen by a historical master. A treasonous monarch and a hero sacrificing himself on the altar of
Read moreTHE GIRL WHO WORE FREEDOM – A Franco-American Romance
By Miv Evans This is a documentary about a group of French citizens who, decades earlier, were freed from German occupation by US soldiers. On every anniversary of D-Day, three generations of locals invite the
Read moreTroopship Tragedy
By Miv Evans This is a startling documentary which catalogues the events surrounding South Africa’s worst ever maritime disaster. It’s a story about hope and loyalty. It also reminds us how enchanting ideology can be.
Read moreWADE IN THE WATER – the Rise of an Anti-Hero
By Miv Evans This is a tale that’s crammed with fatalistic charm. It’s about victimhood and human connection but, most of all, it’s about doing the right thing. As there is no greater human divergence
Read moreTHE UNLIT – a Smart Aussie Horror
By Miv Evans If you like your ‘Going- Into-the-Woods’ tales with a touch of blood, this film is for you. It’s The Wicker Man meets Blood on Satan’s Claw, splattered with mystique and small town
Read moreSENTENCED WITH MANDELA: A White Anti-Apartheid Story
By Miv Evans When the South African activist Nelson Mandela was sentenced to life in prison in 1964, there were six others with him. Only one of them was white. His name was Denis Goldberg.
Read moreMISTER AMERICA
By Miv Evans This is a mockumentary that satirizes an aspiring politician. A very rich vein to tap. Unfortunately, however, the politician is hopelessly inadequate, and the lampooning is all too easy. Tim Heidecker (played
Read moreALWAYS IN SEASON – a Horror Documentary?
By Miv Evans Documentaries generally inform, shine a light or launch a crusade. Always in Season does the first two with aplomb so hopefully a march for justice will follow. Lennon Lacy was 17 years
Read moreQUINCY = Straight out of Chicago
By Miv Evans This is a documentary about Quincy Jones, the iconic American musician, composer and producer. His career spans decades. Emmys are still dropping in his wake. Swing, rhythm and blues, hip hop, movie
Read moreWHERE’S MY ROY COHN? – Ask Trump!
Bt Miv Evans This is a documentary about a genius lawyer and power broker who reached giddy heights before overplaying his hand and crashing into ignominy. It seems this was a man who could beat
Read moreGIRLS OF THE SUN
By Miv Evans This is a dramatization of a true story about a group of women who are captured by ISIS. They eventually escape and take up arms against those who imprisoned them. It’s a
Read moreBOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
By Miv Evans This is a dramatization of Freddy Mercury’s life. His journey is propelled by the rock and roll staples of gargantuan talent, a modicum of luck and enough chemicals to inspire headline grabbing
Read moreA PRIVATE WAR
By Miv Evans This biopic follows the path of veteran war correspondent Marie Colvin. It swoops from one front line to the next, fighting its way past the cover of conflict to reveal what’s compelling
Read moreTHE BLEEDING EDGE – Alarming Netflix Documentary
By Miv Evans This is a compelling insight into the world of medical devices. It’s scary stuff but, as the narrative peels back the facts, fear is outweighed by outrage that, yet again, pharmaceutical giants
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