Interviews
Pioneering Cultural Theorist Jackson Katz Dismantles Right-wing Identity Politics
The Man Card is ideal for courses exploring gender studies, political science, and American history. Read more
Jan 4, 2022
Interview with Director Sergei Loznitsa on Babi Yar. Context
Video Librarian sat down with the director Sergei Loznitsa to discuss his new documentary, Babi Yar. Context, about the events that led to the 1941 massacre of the Jewish population of Kyiv. It was presented at the London Film Festival. Read more
Jan 24, 2022
Canva
Executive Director Chad Hunter Discusses Video Trust - A Must-Have Resource for Librarians
Video Trust's goal is to "strengthen libraries through education and advocating for the critical understanding and appreciation of film" Read more
Jul 26, 2021
Interview with Dashcam Director Rob Savage
It was a pleasure to drink tea and talk with Rob Savage during the London Film Festival about his upcoming movie Dashcam. The story revolves around a woman who travels to the United Kingdom to escape COVID-19 lockdowns in the United States. Read more
Jan 12, 2022
New York Times
Interview with Jonas Poher Rasmussen - Director of Flee
During the London Film Festival’s premiere, Flee’s director Jonas Poher Rasmussen discussed the emotional and complex process of creating the most acclaimed animated documentary of the year. Read more
Dec 28, 2021
Netflix
Interview with Crip Camp Documentary Filmmaker Jim LeBrecht
What Crip Camp demonstrates is that when people who have lived an experience are a part of the filmmaking process, authenticity in storytelling comes easily and you can feel and see that in the final result. Read more
Oct 28, 2021
Tim Trumble/AZ Opera
Director Kristin Atwell Ford Explores the Unique World of Western Opera
The documentary, Riders of the Purple Sage: The Making of a Western Opera, makes evident that the art form of opera can powerfully amplify a classic frontier tale. Read more
Sep 13, 2021
Behind the Scenes of Ballerina Boys - A New LGBTQ Dance Documentary
Video Librarian sat down with directors Chana Gazit and Martie Barylick to discuss their new documentary, Ballerina Boys, about Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. For over 45 years, the troupe also known as The Trocks is an all-male company that Read more
Jun 25, 2021
Spotlight on Librarian Trudie Root
Our spotlight section highlights important members of the film and library communities. This week, we sat down with one of our very own staff writers, Trudie Root! Read more
Jun 28, 2021
Passion River
Director Devin Fei-Fan Tau Talks Latest LGBTQ Documentary Film Who's On Top?
Director Devin Fei-Fan Tau takes audiences to new heights in his latest documentary feature film Who's On Top? that follows four LGBTQ climbers and their journey to the summit of Mt. Hood. Tau is a gay Taiwanese-American filmmaker with experience dir Read more
Jun 15, 2021
Amazon Buys MGM: What Does This Mean For Librarians?
Last week it was announced Amazon bought MGM for 8.45 billion. MGM is the home of notable franchises such as Rocky and James Bond. Many questions remain about this new deal, but what does it mean for libraries and librarians? Read more
Jun 3, 2021
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An Interview with Author J.R. Jordan on the Genius of Robert Wise
Few can boast a career in pictures that was as long, as fruitful, or as successful as the great Robert Wise. A diligent workaholic whose humble beginnings in Hollywood saw him climb his way up from studio lot errands boy to Academy Award-winning dire Read more
Jan 12, 2021
