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'The End of Poverty?' Blu-ray Announced
Fri Mar 25, 2011 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Cinema Libre (all tags)
The acclaimed documentary narrated by Martin Sheen is planned for Blu-ray in May.
In an early announcement to retailers, Cinema Libre will be bringing 'The End of Poverty?' to high-definition on May 24.
Filmed in the slums of Africa to the barrios of Latin America, 'The End of Poverty?' explores how the true causes of poverty stem from actions taken during (and since) colonial times to perpetuate exploitation: first by forcing people from their land and their access to natural resources, then through unfair trade, debt repayment and unjust taxes on labor and consumption. This system was carefully built and then maintained with neo-colonial policies such as free market economics, resource monopolies and structural adjustment programs by the international financial institutions.
The film has been embraced by activists and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) worldwide for its ‘direct talk’ about the role of debt, free trade, and neo-liberal policies and poverty. Groups including: Action Aid, Amnesty UK, ATTAC, CADTM, Global Call to Action against Poverty (GCAP), InterAction, Jubilee Debt Campaign, Make Poverty History, Share the World’s Resources (STWR), Tax Justice Network, Transnational Institute, and the UN Millennium Campaign have screened the films as part of their anti-poverty campaigns in the past year.
A 398-page companion book, 'Why Global Poverty?' published by The Robert Schalkenbach Foundation with Cinema Libre Studio, provides extended, translated transcripts from over 75 experts and people living in poverty who are featured in the film as well as a substantive introduction to the film by the director, Philippe Diaz.
Specs have yet to be detailed, but supplements will include: SPEAKING FREELY, Volume 1 with JOHN PERKINS on Globalization; Extended interview with Director Philippe Diaz; ‘10 Steps to End Poverty Petition’; ‘Changes in Venezuela’ (a look at Hugo Chávez’s reforms and the impact on the country’s poor); Extended Interviews w/ Experts; and Stawi Youth & Adult Centre (Kenya) Profile.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95.
You can find the latest specs for 'The End of Poverty?' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 24.
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'Cannes Man' Blu-ray Released
Wed Mar 02, 2011 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Cinema Libre (all tags)
The hilarious 1997 tale about the Hollywood star-making machine has apparently been released on Blu-ray this week.
In a very late announcement, Cinema Libre apparently brought 'Cannes Man' to high-definition on March 1.
This insiders’ fable of the Cannes Film Festival, stars the well-known character actor Seymour Cassel ('Rushmore,' 'The Royal Tennenbaums') playing impresario “Sy Lerner” and Francesco Quinn ('Platoon,' 'Placebo Effect') as “Frank Rhino.” Set against the glitz and glamour of La Croistette, the film features a cast that includes: Luana Anders, Jack Ong, Francois Petit, Rebecca Broussard ('Die Hard,' 'Mars Attacks'), Lawrence Kasanoff, Duncan Clark, Ann Cusak.
Directed by Richard Martini, this is a classic Pygmalion story featuring an array of cameos from current stars, former stars, Hollywood insiders and work-a-day character actors. Johnny Depp and Jim Jarmusch, make a hilarious turn as they take a meeting with Sy and Frank who attempt to get them signed on to a project that doesn’t actually exist. Jon Cryer, Benicio del Toro, Lara Flynn Boyle, Dennis Hopper, John Malkovich, Kevin Pollack, and Treat Willams also make notable appearances.
Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.95.
You can find the latest specs for 'Cannes Man' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 1.
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'Betty Blue' Blu-ray Announced
Mon Jan 31, 2011 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Cinema Libre (all tags)
The French cult classic also known as '37.2 Degrees Celsius in the Morning' has been announced for Blu-ray this April.
In an early announcement to retailers, Cinema Libre will be bringing 'Betty Blue' to high-definition on April 26.
The film received both a BAFTA and Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film in 1986, as well as winning a César Award for Best Poster. In 1992 it was awarded the Golden Space Needle of the Seattle International Film Festival..
Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95.
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