“Adopted” Directed by Barb Lee Featuring: Jennifer Faro, John, Jacqui, and Roma XinPei Trainer Rated: N/R Synopsis: Korean adoptee Jennifer Faro struggles with her identity while her mother’s inevitable passing due to brain cancer looms. Meanwhile John and Jacqui Trainer turn to international adoption when fertility treatments are ineffective. First time director Barb Lee […]
5 Minutes with “Somewhere Between” director Linda Goldstein Knowlton
Talking to a director immediately after seeing their work is a rare occurrence On November 3rd, 2012 Linda Goldstein Knowlton (The World According to Sesame Street, Whale Rider) took a moment to discuss her outstanding documentary, Somewhere Between, in the lobby of Atlanta’s Landmark Cinema. *** Jeremy Uriz: You met a lot of adoptive families in the […]
Review: Cinderella Moon
I went into the living room and carefully removed the disc. Penelope followed to help me put it in the player. The title screen appeared and a moment later the opening scene was unfolding. Penelope leaned against my leg, clutching for support, her eyes focused on the television. On screen a shaman explained how the […]
Review: Somewhere Between
Jenn and I were still in the thick of completing our adoption paperwork when we heard about a new documentary, “Somewhere Between“, about four older Chinese adoptees. There was the Facebook feed, the preview, and the buzz as parents with children from China hoped it would be shown in their town. I figured I would […]
Review-The Flowers of War
“The Flowers of War” Directed by Zhang Yimou Staring Christian Bale, Ni Ni, Tianyuan Huang, Dawei Tong Film score composed by Qigang Chen featuring violinist Joshua Bell Rated: R