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  • Deep Water (2006)
    Review preview for Deep Water

    The story is tragic, at times heartbreaking, always enthralling, never dull and ultimately ironic.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 4.5 out of 5
    The story of the disastrous 1968 round the world yacht race.
  • Donor Unknown (2010)
    Review preview for Donor Unknown

    Donor Unknown never quite pushes hard enough on the big ethical and philosophical questions involved in the notion of fatherhood by proxy.

    Robert Munro · 3 out of 5
    A young woman born via donor insemination advertises in search of her biological father, meets half-siblings and subsequently explores her feelings for the surprised stranger who reads about her quest.
  • Heavy Load (2008)
    Review preview for Heavy Load

    A moving, entertaining and inspiring documentary that really is about what happiness can be, punk or no punk.

    Paul Griffiths · 4 out of 5
    On the rocky road with punk band Heavy Load.
  • The Reason I Jump (2020)
    Review preview for The Reason I Jump

    This is a film that is all about connection, not just between parent and child but aiming to bridge the gap between the way those with nonspeaking autism perceive the world and the way that they, in turn, are perceived by the neurotypical.

    Amber Wilkinson · 5 out of 5
    Based on the book by Naoki Higashida this immersive film explores the experiences of nonspeaking autistic people around the world.
  • Town Of Runners (2012)
    Review preview for Town Of Runners

    The product of around four years’ filming, Town Of Runners is impressive on several levels.

    Emma Slawinski · 3.5 out of 5
    A documentary following three young runners from a small Ethiopian town that keeps producing champions.

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