Sheffield Doc/Fest

MY SWEET LAND: A Somber Warning Call To History, Past, Present, and Future
MY SWEET LAND: A Somber Warning Call To History, Past, Present, and Future

My Sweet Land is a somber warning call that its events are not contained in one place or time, they are the story of humanity.

Sheffield Doc/Fest Part 3: PLEASE HOLD THE LINE & THE VIEWING BOOTH
Sheffield Doc/Fest Part 3: PLEASE HOLD THE LINE & THE VIEWING BOOTH

In our latest report from the Sheffield Doc/Fest 2020, Musanna Ahmed looks at Please Hold the Line and The Viewing Booth.

Sheffield Doc/Fest Part 2: SHUT UP SONA, THE GO-GO'S, BITTER BREAD
Sheffield Doc/Fest Part 2: SHUT UP SONA, THE GO-GO’S, BITTER BREAD

Our coverage of the 2020 Sheffield Doc/Fest’s continues with reviews of Shut Up Sona, The Go-Go’s and Bitter Butter.

Sheffield Doc/Fest Part 1: WE HAVE BOOTS, FLINT, ME AND THE CULT LEADER
Sheffield Doc/Fest Part 1: WE HAVE BOOTS, FLINT, ME AND THE CULT LEADER

Our coverage of the 2020 Sheffield Doc/Fest’s online program begins with reviews of We Have Boots, Flint, and Me and the Cult Leader.

Sheffield Doc/Fest Part 3: Five Gems From The Doc/Player
Sheffield Doc/Fest Part 3: Five Gems From The Doc/Player

Now that Sheffield Doc/Fest 2019 is behind us, Musanna Ahmed takes to the fest’s Doc/Player and reviews five of the films on the streaming platform.

"Unfortunately I Think The Situation Will Be Like This For A Long Time": Interview With MIDNIGHT FAMILY Director Luke Lorentzen
“Unfortunately I Think The Situation Will Be Like This For A Long Time”: Interview With MIDNIGHT FAMILY Director Luke Lorentzen

Musanna Ahmed had the opportunity to speak with director Luke Lorentzen about his award winning film Midnight Film.

"This Is 10 Percent Of What's Really Happening": Interview With FOR SAMA Directors Waad Al-Kateab & Edward Watts
“This Is 10 Percent Of What’s Really Happening”: Interview With FOR SAMA Directors Waad Al-Kateab & Edward Watts

Musanna Ahmed had the opportunity to speak with directors Waad al-Kateab and Edward Watts about their eye opening documentary For Sama.

Sheffield Doc/Fest 2019: Part 2: MIDNIGHT FAMILY, MIKE WALLACE IS HERE & More
Sheffield Doc/Fest 2019 Part 2: MIDNIGHT FAMILY, MIKE WALLACE IS HERE & More

Musanna Ahmed shares his latest report from the 2019 Sheffield Doc/Fest, with reviews for Midnight Family, Mike Wallace is Here, On the President’s Orders & more.

Sheffield Doc/Fest 2019: Part 1: FOR SAMA, WAR OF ART, SEAHORSE & More
Sheffield Doc/Fest 2019: Part 1: FOR SAMA, WAR OF ART, SEAHORSE & More

Musanna Ahmed shares his first report from the 2019 Sheffield Doc/Fest, with reviews for Diego Maradona, War of Art, One Child Nation, Seahorse & more.

THE SILENCE OF OTHERS: Momentous Story Must Be Seen On The Big Screen (& Interview With Filmmakers)
THE SILENCE OF OTHERS: Momentous Story Must Be Seen On The Big Screen (& Interview With Filmmakers)

The Silence of Others reveals the struggle of victims of Spain’s 40-year dictatorship under General Franco, who continue to seek justice to this day. We spoke with directors Robert Bahar and Almudena Carracedo.

Sheffield Doc/Fest 10: THE EYES OF ORSON WELLES: F For Fantastic (& Interview With Mark Cousins)
Sheffield Doc/Fest 10: THE EYES OF ORSON WELLES: F For Fantastic (& Interview With Mark Cousins)

The Eyes of Orson Welles is an introspective look at the legendary man; in addition, we were able to talk with Mark Cousins, the director of the film.

Sheffield Doc/Fest 10: THE INSUFFERABLE GROO: Endearing Doc Profiles Egocentric But Inspiring Amateur Filmmaker (& Interviews)
Sheffield Doc/Fest 10: THE INSUFFERABLE GROO: Endearing Doc Profiles Egocentric But Inspiring Amateur Filmmaker (& Interviews)

%%excerpt%% The Insufferable Groo is an endearing and often funny profile of an amateur filmmaker who’s equally inspiring as he is narcissistic.

Sheffield Doc/Fest 10: THE TRADE: An Exposé Of The Highest Calibre (& Interview With Director Matthew Heineman)
Sheffield Doc/Fest 10: THE TRADE: An Exposé Of The Highest Calibre (& Interview With Director Matthew Heineman)

Matthew Heineman’s The Trade is an exposé of the highest calibre, examining up-close a crisis with no tangible solutions.

Sheffield Doc/Fest 10: LOST WARRIOR: Fighting For The Family (& Interviews With Directors)

Lost Warrior dares to challenge viewers on ideas of rehabilitation and forgiveness through its compelling case study of a young family separated by a cultural identity crisis.

Sheffield Doc/Fest 10: A WOMAN CAPTURED: Astonishing Access Into Life Of A Slave (& Interview With Filmmaker Bernadett Tuza-Ritter)
Sheffield Doc/Fest 10: A WOMAN CAPTURED: Astonishing Access Into Life Of A Slave (& Interview With Director Bernadett Tuza-Ritter)

A Woman Captured is a haunting insight into the life of a modern slave; we were also able to talk with filmmaker Bernadett Tuza-Ritter about her experiences making the film.