How They Got Over: Gospel Quartets and the Road to Rock & Roll
A spirited documentary with plenty of performance footage seeks to show how black gospel quartets of the early to mid 20th century influenced rock and roll.
TIFF: Julia
This outstanding documentary on the life and work of Julia Child reveals just how influential and extraordinary this icon of the 20th Century and beyond truly was.
TIFF: A Herdade
The newest film from Portuguese director Tiago Guedes, A Herdade is a sprawling family saga. Gorgeously shot, firmly rooted in Portuguese culture but is overly long.
TIFF: The Moneychanger
Directed by Federico Veiroj, The Moneychanger (Así habló el cambista) paints the portrait of a man who is simply up to no good.
TIFF: While at War
Director Alejandro Amenábar’s While at War/Mientras dure la guerra about writer Miguel de Unamuno’s last stand during the Spanish Civil War offers a grand production and fine performances but lacks in emotion.