Slamdance 2008 Articles

Slamdance 2008: Documentary Feature Competition   Pageant by Ron Davis, Stewart Halpern   Circus Rosaire, New Edit Premiere (2007, 93 min, USA) Written/Directed by Robyn Bliley For nine generations the Rosaire family has entertained audiences all over the world with their legendary animal acts. However, the circus industry is changing and attendance has dramatically declined. The Rosaire’s livelihood and future are at risk as they [...]

Slamdance 2008: Narrative Feature Competition   Glory Boy Days by Paul Encinas   Fix, World Premiere (2008, 90 min, USA) Written/Directed by Tao Ruspoli This darkly comedic road movie journeys from Beverly Hills to Watts over the course of 12 hours, as documentary filmmakers Bella and Milo race to get Milo’s brother Leo from jail to rehab before 8 p.m. – or Leo goes to [...]