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Director David France Teaches Us "How to Survive a Plague"

30 April 2012 10:31 AM, PDT | AfterElton.com | See recent AfterElton.com news »

In the documentary, How to Survive a Plague, award-winning journalist/author turned first-time filmmaker, David France explores the AIDS epidemic that took over our country in the '80s and '90s. In a 10-year span France covers an enormous amount of ground. From archival footage of dramatic protests to a look at the activist group Act Up to the pharmaceutical history of AIDS, France leaves no stone unturned in this documentary -- but as an admirer of social justice documentaries such as Paris is Burning insists that his first film goes beyond the topic of AIDS. He stresses that it's also about taking "heroic action."

The film premiered earlier this year at the Sundace Film Festival and is doing even more festival rounds. We had the opportunity to talk to David France during his time at the San Francisco International Film Festival.

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- Dino-Ray

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'Dancing With the Stars': Hidden Gems of Week 2!

27 March 2012 4:25 PM, PDT | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »

Studies have shown that Hidden Gems of the Week, EW.com’s collection of reader-submitted ridiculata, is the best way to enjoy Dancing With the Stars without ever having to turn it on. It’s a visual feast of sparkles, fringe, and stunning awkwardness. Ready to go down the rabbit hole? Behold this bountiful smattering of Visible Gems! 

Most Valuable Gem (Mvg) Of The Week: Eyes On The Prize

“Mark Ballas staring at the Mirrorball Trophy after Melissa and Maks’ dance like ‘My Precious.’” –Meg, endorsed by Colleen, debbsjo, Fridgedancer, Cindy, Lily, Bvonly, jmm, Anthony, WiltedYouth, Jem H, Mee Dee, »

- Annie Barrett

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Should Kids Play ‘The Hunger Games’?

17 March 2012 4:00 AM, PDT | Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal | See recent Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal news »

AP Jennifer Lawrence portrays Katniss Everdeen in a scene from “The Hunger Games.”

A few weeks ago, my nine-year-old son Dylan declared that if he finished reading “The Hunger Games,” I would have to take him to the movie.

I’ve learned very quickly that children, like the mafia, are good at coming up with offers you can’t refuse.

I hadn’t planned to take Dylan to the movie version of “The Hunger Games” in large part because I »

- Christopher John Farley

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Meet the 2012 Sundance Filmmakers #52: Sam Pollard, 'Slavery By Another Name'

18 January 2012 6:30 AM, PST | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »

Sam Pollard has been making films about the African-American experience for years, having had a hand in producing part of the legendary "Eyes On The Prize" documentary series as well as collaborating with Spike Lee as an editor. His career continues with his documentary "Slavery By Another Name." What's it about? "The film tells the stories of slaves and their descendants who found freedom only to be forced back into involuntary servitude." Director Sam Pollard says: "'Slavery By Another Name' was for me an eye opening experience in understanding the complex relationship of African Americans to America; it is one whose long history will resonate for generations. I have worked on films about African American history for years, and as much as I think I know, I'm always surprised at the new revelations. Working on this film was no exception. "I would like the Sundance audiences to come away with an understanding of. »

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The Help Cast Celebrates Their Critical Success and Talks Late Nights Bonding Over Moonshine

12 January 2012 6:38 PM, PST | Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news »

The cast of The Help earned the best ensemble cast win tonight at the Critics' Choice Awards, and the ladies from the film were in a reflective mood as they talked about taking on the sometimes-painful movie, as well as bonding off the set over moonshine and fried butter. Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Allison Janney, and Ahna O'Reilly were among the actresses who stopped to talk with reporters about the latest honor for the film, which has already scored several awards and nominations. Octavia on how much prejudice still exists today: "We've made progress, but there is still progress that has yet to be made, and thank god for a film like The Help that is making us talk about it." Viola on the debate the movie sparked: "I agree with Octavia . . . I felt it absolutely once the film came out, that people were outraged that these types »

- Lindsay Miller

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The Help Cast Celebrates Their Critical Success and Talks Late Nights Bonding Over Moonshine

12 January 2012 6:38 PM, PST | BuzzSugar | See recent BuzzSugar news »

The cast of The Help earned the best ensemble cast win tonight at the Critics' Choice Awards, and the ladies from the film were in a reflective mood as they talked about taking on the sometimes-painful movie, as well as bonding off the set over moonshine and fried butter. Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Allison Janney, and Ahna O'Reilly were among the actresses who stopped to talk with reporters about the latest honor for the film, which has already scored several awards and nominations. Octavia on how much prejudice still exists today: "We've made progress, but there is still progress that has yet to be made, and thank god for a film like The Help that is making us talk about it." Viola on the debate the movie sparked: "I agree with Octavia . . . I felt it absolutely once the film came out, that people were outraged that these types »

- Lindsay Miller

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