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This month’s selection of documentaries relies on strong, relatable characters to drive the story forward, from the disarmingly earnest Louis Theroux to the ambitious young athletes of Chicago’s roughest neighbourhoods.
This month’s selection is:
Louis Theroux: My Scientology Movie
Louis Theroux is denied entry to the Church of Scientology’s headquarters. He decides to find another way to reveal the inner workings of the mysterious organisation – by writing a Hollywood screenplay about it.
The Queen Of Versailles
Follow a billionaire family in the wake of the economic crisis. With a hint of Shakespearean tragedy, the film introduces two unique characters whose rags-to-riches stories reveal the virtues and flaws of the American Dream.
Hoop Dreams
Filmed over a five-year period, Hoop Dreams follows Arthur Agee and William Gates as they navigate the competitive world of scholastic athletics. Both strive to overcome the intense pressures of family life and the realities of Chicago’s rough streets.
Presspauseplay
The rise of digital technology has had a massive impact on the international creative community. Small digital video cameras and editing software have made it easier than ever for aspiring filmmakers to tell meaningful stories about interesting people.
The Gatekeepers
Experience an intimate retelling of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. The confessions of six former heads of Shin Bet – Israel’s security agency – offer a cautionary tale of what happens to people and nations when they try to answer violence with violence.
