Sometimes reel life is stranger than fiction. Herewith, our top doc
picks.
American
Teen
Like The Breakfast Club brought to life, the
film follows five teens in their final year of high school. All the
usual suspectsjock, nerd, princess, rebel and heartthrobare present to
reminisce about in this spirited Sundance winner. www.americanteenthemovie.com
Joy
Pecknold, Vancouver editor
Anvil! The
Story of Anvil
Back in the ’80s, the Canadian heavy metal
band Anvil was set for stardom but came up short. They never gave up on
the dream though, and this funny and heartfelt movie picks up where
their fame left off. www.anvilthemovie.com
Joy
Pecknold,Vancouver editor
Enlighten
Up!
A story of one mans skeptical and hilarious journey to
find the true meaning of yoga. The film includes interviews with
renowned gurus and stunning shots of Northern India. http://enlightenupthefilm.com/
Malwina
Gudowska, Calgary editor
Paper Heart
Part documentary, part scripted film (which part
is up to you to figure out), this road trip film chronicles the quirky
Charlyne Yis quest to discover if true love really exists (Yi herself is
skeptical). Along the way she begins a relationship with aw-shucks
Canadian actor Michael Cera, but The Notebook this ain’t. www.paperheart-movie.com
Maria
Tallarico, managing editor
Surfwise
Vanity
Fair editor Graydon Carter produced this profile of Americas First
Family of Surfing, the Paskowitzs: 8 brothers and a sister who grew up
in a 28-foot camper with their sex-obsessed parents, teaching surfing
and never going to school. A fascinating study in bohemianism,
megalomania, and crazy family dynamics (makes the Royal Tenenbaums look
like the Cunninghams).
www.surfwisefilm.com
Sarah
Bancroft, editor-in-chief
The Cove
On
the Oscar shortlist for Best Documentary Feature, this story of a group
of filmmakers who employ rogue methods to bring to light a covert
dolphin hunt on the shores of Taiji, Japan unfolds like a suspenseful
thriller. www.thecovemovie.com
Joy
Pecknold, Vancouver editor
Tyson
A
heartening look at the life and career of one-time champ Mike Tyson,
from his formative relationship with his boxing mentor to his
self-destructive and decadent tendencies. Tyson’s insight and angst is
disarming. www.sonyclassics.com/tyson
Maria
Tallarico, managing editor
Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired
With the infamous
director back in the headlines for a crime he was charged with decades
ago and consequently fled the country from, this Emmy-winning doc is a
provoking view into the past. A follow-up film is in the works. www.romanpolanskiwantedanddesired.com
Joy
Pecknold, Vancouver editor
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