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Review

Cover-Up review – a film worthy of Seymour Hersh

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Laura Poitras and Mark Obenhaus’ searing chronicle of global atrocities as uncovered by dogged investigative reporting veteran, Sy Hersh.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
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Venice Film Festival

Cover-Up – first-look review

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Laura Poitras and Mark Obenhaus’ searing chronicle of global atrocities as uncovered by dogged investigative reporting veteran, Sy Hersh.
Review

All The Beauty and the Bloodshed

by Marina Ashioti

Laura Poitras’ portrait of activist and artist Nan Goldin is a damning indictment of the US pharmaceutical industry and a touching look at a familial tragedy.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Review

CITIZENFOUR

by David Jenkins

Laura Poitras’ real-life spy thriller shows how and why Edward Snowden stepped up to blow the whistle on government spying.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect

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