SXSW 2025 Review: A Life-Saving Act Puts A Hero’s Freedom Into Jeopardy in Anayansi Prado’s Powerful “Uvalde Mom”
After an elementary school shooting, another tragedy emerges in this startling doc about an outspoken mother who draws police attention.
SXSW 2025 Review: Amy Landecker’s “For Worse” Finds Laughs in a Divorcee’s Second Act
The "Transparent" star delivers a sharp comedy for her directorial debut in which she plays someone starting anew with plenty of experience.
SXSW 2025 Review: “Creede USA” Reaches Considerable Heights
A lively doc finds gold in a former mining town of 300 where residents have learned to coexist despite a deep political divide.
SXSW 2025 Review: Grace Lee and Patty Ahn’s “Forever We Are Young” Chronicles an Equally Impressive Movement Off-Stage for Fans of BTS
A fun-filled look at the fans of BTS shows the serious impact a devoted following can have with the right organization.
SXSW 2025 Review: A Sticky Situation Ends Up Being a Fair Bit of Fun in J Pinder’s “Cotton Candy Bubble Gum”
A photo shoot for a famous rapper leads a put-upon photographer's assistant to see his life at a standstill in this rowdy comedy with a heart.
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