The Documentary Film Group will be gathering one afternoon each month to discuss a documentary film. The documentaries are all available on Netflix unless noted otherwise and participants should watch the documentary selection before coming to the meeting where we will discuss the film. Our schedule for the next few months will be available shortly.
THE JUNE FILM IS "SEEING ALLRED"
Directed by Alex Gibney Run Time - 96 Minutes (2018)
"As sexual-violence allegations grip the nation, "Seeing Allred" provides a candid look at one of the most public crusaders against the war on women. Through rare archival footage and revealing interviews with both her supporters and critics, this fascinating biographical portrait examines Gloria Allred's personal trauma and assesses both her wins and setbacks on high-profile cases against Bill Cosby and Donald Trump." ---Rotten Tomatoes
"Even if you don’t know exactly what infamous women’s rights lawyer Gloria Allred does, you have likely gleaned a few things from the cultural consciousness about her: She’s loud, attention-hungry and in “it” for the money. At least, that’s what numerous talk-show commentators and the U.S. president would like you to believe. Directors Roberta Grossman and Sophie Sartain, then, had an almost easy task of revealing the real Allred in their Netflix documentary “Seeing Allred”: if we really know nothing about the woman, then we’re certain to be surprised. And in this film, pleasantly so." ---The Wrap Questions: Contact Betsy Sunde at betsysunde@icloud.com or at 616-403-3069. If you would like to nominate a film for discussion, please send your suggestions to Betsy.