This has been a very exciting day so far as I have had video interviews with Andrew Cockburn (who I apologized to for Americanizing his last name) - the producer of the very well received documentary film American Casino.
American Casino is a film about the mortgage crisis, starting in January 2008. It covers multiple aspects of the crisis, and provides the stories of several people affected by the meltdown. This film is an emotional and honest portrayal of how regular Americans have been decimated by this international event. It's a film I am glad to have seen and recommend. The video interview will be up shortly.
Also I had the chance to speak with Bette Gordon, director of Handsome Harry. Our video interview covered the range of independant films Gordon has done, her influences and motivations. She gave me an insight to her artistic view, and the vision she eloquently shares with the audience in her films.
As she so simply and fully stated
'I like to look for the uncomfortable moments, the bits of silence. Its those moments that say so much and reveal the inner truth.' - my paraphrase.
I think everyone will enjoy that interview as well. Especially up and coming directors and entertainers.
I even had a chance to speak with Jamey Sheridan, which many may recall from the cable miniseries event, The Stand, or his role in Law and Order: Criminal Intent.
Sheridan is a bit taller than I expected. He was also very pleasant to speak with and shared with me an interesting bit of information. Though he has been acting for many years, and has been in many successful films, the Tribeca Film Festival is the first festival he has been at. Well with the exception of Venice, but that was not quite the same.
Sheridan is the lead of Handome Harry, Gordon's film here at the festival. Along with Steve Buscemi, Campbell Scott, John Savage, and Adain Quinn the film looks at a group of men, and their inner secrets and journey from their 20's to today.
There has been a huge buzz on each of these fims and several people I have spoken to have noted that each of these films are drawing massive attention. Honestly I am not surprised.
I want to thank Direct TV for the Direct TV Tribeca Press Center, which was an excellent location. I also want to than Fat Dot, and of course the directors, producers, and actors I was able to speak with today.
Look for the video interviews shortly.
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