HOME-GROWN: THE INTERRUPTERS

The marvellous Steve James, who we have the privilege of representing via our Nonfiction site, is currently enjoying some fantastic reviews & extensive press coverage for his new documentary, The Interrupters. Let's have a look at the trailer.

The film, which follows a year in the life of Chicago as it grapples with the plague of urban violence, premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, where Moving Pictures sat down with Oscar-nominated Steve for a quick Q&A:

Make sure you also check out Steve's recent appearance on Radio 4 here, as well as this excellent video from the Guardian, where he discusses how he earned the trust of gang members on the streets of Chicago.

Finally, click here for a full list of upcoming screenings (including one tonight in London's Leicester Sq), and here for further events info. Definitely one not to miss.

DOCUMERCIALS

Following nicely on from our recent relaunch of Nonfiction Unlimited on our website, here's an insightful piece from documentary.org's Tamara Krinsky about the unique benefits of documentary filmmakers working in advertising. 

Look out for quotes from our very own Tomas Leach; Krinsky also refers to Tomas' ad for Chevrolet, in which American race-car driver Jimmie Johnson describes his scariest driving experience (see it below).

WHEREVER YOU WANT TO GO

BMW's excellent Activate the Future website - which explores new ways to shape the future of mobility - is currently screening chapter 1 of a 4-part documentary, entitled Wherever You Want To Go.

The film is the first release under BMW Documentaries, and aims to "paint a unique picture of technology, culture, cities, our past, present and how it all relates to the future of mobility." Watch Chapter 1: The New City here.