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Sundance 2015: Rabbit

A narrative fiction film exploring a correctional facility's pet partnership program

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Of the thousands of applicants at the annual Sundance Film Festival short film competition, only 60 make it into the festival. And, while this year has already provided many standouts, “Rabbit” truly stunned by way of message and execution. The beautiful 16-minute film by French filmmaker Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre follows the relationship of a female prisoner in a maximum security prison and a rabbit she …

God Loves Uganda

Roger Ross Williams' critical documentary on Christianity's modern crusade

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by Clancy McCarty Roger Ross Williams‘ documentary feature “God Loves Uganda” discusses the nature of foreign missionary aid in the growing nation of Uganda. Williams studies the pros and cons of the American Christian Right’s religious and political influx, balancing a sharp eye on the wealth made by the groups and the harsh beliefs that undoubtedly follow. The influence is so heavy that human rights …