Pina (2011) – Documentary Review

Posted by Jennifer Merin on Jul 27, 2025 | 0 comments

About Pina, By Pina, For Pina In subtitling this documentary A Film For Pina, filmmaker Wim Wenders clearly announces his intention to deliver a cinematic tribute to the brilliant German dancer and choreographer, Pina Bausch, who is its leading subject and character. Wenders and Bausch were in pre-production for the film in 2009 when Bausch […]

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LAKOTA NATION Vs UNITED STATES – Documentary Review

Posted by Jennifer Merin on Jul 7, 2023 | 0 comments

Lakota Nation Vs. United States is a compelling advocacy documentary that chronicles the United States’ government’s ongoing land grab of Lakota territory in Northeastern Wyoming in violation of the Black Hills Treaty of 1868. At this moment in US history, when the Constitution — our government’s essential treaty with our nation’s citizens — is being challenged and our civil rights are being eroded, Lakota Nation Vs. United States is an effective cry for justice. It is an essential watch.

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OFFICIAL SECRETS – Movie Review

Posted by Jennifer Merin on Jun 22, 2019 | 0 comments

If you like spy scenarios and courtroom dramas, and are interested in sorting out truthful reporting from fake news, Official Secrets, a truth-based narrative about English security whistleblower Katherine Gun, will surely satisfy. It’s entertaining and informative, and its release is quite timely.

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