KMOS-TV and Ragtag Cinema are partnering for a free series of recent documentaries examining criminal justice around the world. These screenings take place at Ragtag at 6pm on Thursdays in August and are free and open to the public. They begin tonight with Herman’s House (T/F 2012). The films in the series are: 8/8: Herman’s House– An … Continued
One of our proudest creations is our signature game show, Gimme Truth! Every year a panel of three filmmakers gathers in front of a rowdy crowd at The Blue Note to watch a series of short films and try to determine if they are 100% True or 100% False. The whole event is presided over … Continued
Campfire Stories has become an indispensable part True/False. Every year, eight filmmakers take part in this intimate little gathering. They munch on smores and share stories about that one great scene that for whatever reason just didn’t make their film. The 2013 edition, held in the cozy Odd Fellows Lodge, kicked off with Jarred Alterman. … Continued
Note: This round-up of the conversation surrounding The Act of Killing originally ran on our blog for the film’s theatrical premiere on July 19th. The film returns to Columbia today, October 4, at our sister theater Ragtag Cinema. Check out Ragtag’s website for showtimes. The screening on Monday, October 7 will feature a post-film Q and A with University … Continued
Andrew Bujalski’s work has made a major impact on independent film during the last decade. His first two films, Funny Ha Ha (2002) and Mutual Appreciation (2005), inaugurated the “mumblecore” movement, a genre utilizing minimal production costs and an extremely naturalistic approach to dialogue to create intimate studies of the lives of 20-somethings. His new film, Computer … Continued
One of the biggest hits of True/False 2013 premieres tonight on HBO Documentary Films. The Crash Reel is at once a pulse-pounding sports doc and a powerful look at the importance of family. In it we meet champion snow-boarder Kevin Pearce, who suffered a terrible, life-altering accident while training to compete in the Olympics. His remarkable comeback … Continued
Herman Wallace has spent over forty years in a six foot by nine foot cell. The former Black Panther has probably spent more time in solitary confinement than any other person in the U.S. Hearing about this heinous treatment, artist Jackie Sumell reached out to Herman and, through a series of letters and phone calls, … Continued
We’re thrilled to announce the film at this summer’s Boone Dawdle, Lunarcy! This wry and ultimately poignant comedy tracks a handful of obsessives whose lives revolve around The Moon. One throwback to earlier times, Christopher Carlson, is making plans to colonize the lunar orb, while the hubristic (and increasingly wealthy) Dennis Hope is selling off … Continued
A T/F filmmaker was at the center of the major news story of last week, highlighting the increasing importance of documentarians as journalists. Director Laura Poitras co-authored articles in both the Washington Post and The Guardian disclosing information about the NSA’s secret “PRISM” program, which mines data on U.S. citizens from internet companies. Poitras revealed in … Continued
CoMo Girls Rock! is a summer camp dedicated to empowering girls ages 12-18 through creative expression, musical exploration and performance. Camp founders Luci Cook, Leola Davis and Amanda Rainey were inspired by the documentary Girls Rock! (T/F 2008) to create a local chapter of the nationwide alliance. CoMo Girls Rock!’s first ever week-long session just wrapped up yesterday, and now the campers get to … Continued
