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"A Good Man" Stirs Up International Dialogue for Black History Month, Lincoln's Birthday

kartemquin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:20:38 +0000

Post-broadcast, the requests to screen A Good Man eveywhere from film festivals to universities, keep coming in. A Good Man is a window into the creative process and, indeed, the creative crisis of one of our nation’s most enduring, provocative artists as he explores what it means to be a good man, to be a free man, to be a citizen. These topics are particularly pertinent during February, which is both Black History Month and the month of Lincoln's birthday.

Four Years Later, Milking the Rhino Continues to Inspire Environmental Action

kartemquin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:54:36 +0000

David E. Simpson's nuanced tale of human-wildlife coexistence in post-colonial Africa, Milking the Rhino, enjoyed critical success after its initial release in 2008. The film took home awards at film festivals in Yosemite, Phoenix, Kansas City and elsewhere. But true to the Kartemquin's mission to promote positive change and community engagement, the real measure of Milking the Rhino's success is in its impact on everyday people.

Ameena Matthews Interrupts The Colbert Report: Reactions

kartemquin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:51:35 +0000

The one and only Ameena Matthews went on Comedy Central's The Colbert Report yesterday to talk about CeaseFire's work in anticipation of The Interrupters U.S. television premiere on PBS Frontline and DVD / Blu-ray release on February 14.

Video: Ameena Matthews on The Colbert Report

kartemquin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:26:09 +0000

Watch video of Ameena Matthews' superb interview on The Colbert Report from yesterday. The star of The Interrupters did a great job of keeping her cool amid Stephen Colbert's own interruptions, getting the CeaseFire message across and dropping brilliant quips such as "I wasn't lecturing them, I was having a conversation with them" and "I would like to say I am a paper-sack brown blood cell."

"What can I do?" Get Political, says Steve James

kartemquin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:09:24 +0000

Tonight on The Colbert Report on Comedy Central, Ameena Matthews of The Interrupters will be the guest of Stephen Colbert in what promises to be an unmissable and fun interview. Ameena will be promoting the film's February 14th broadcast on Frontline PBS.

New baby for Justine Nagan

kartemquin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:28:46 +0000

We are delighted to announce the arrival of Kartemquin's latest and most most adorable production!

Please join us in welcoming Mr. Rhett Sinclair Nagan Rowe, new baby son of our Executive Director Justine Nagan and her husband Matt Rowe.

Rhett was born at 3:30am on January 12th, 2012, weighing in at 7 lbs, 15 oz. Isn't he the cutest?

We wish Justine (also director of our film Typeface) the happiest of maternity leave time with her beautiful baby! If you would like to leave a comment of congratulations, please do so below.

Canada embraces The Interrupters!

kartemquin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:27:39 +0000

Oh, Canada! The Interrupters premiered on Canadian television this weekend, and it enjoyed a warm reception North of the Border. The CBC News Network gave Steve James’ and Alex Kotlowitz's acclaimed documentary its North American TV debut, featuring the film on its series, "The Passionate Eye."

Ameena Matthews to appear on The Colbert Report

kartemquin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:31:34 +0000

Has Stephen Colbert finally met his match? Ameena Matthews, one of the stars of The Interrupters, will be his guest on Wednesday, February 1st at 11:30pm (10:30pm CT) on Comedy Central's The Colbert Report.

Ameena, recently named "Chicagoan of the Year in Film" by The Chicago Tribune, will be discussing her work as an Ceasefire Illinois Violence Interrupter ahead of the film's US television premiere on PBS Frontline at 9pm on Tuesday, February 14th (check local listings) and same day DVD/Blu-Ray release.

New Oscar Rules Put Spotlight on The Interrupters, Hoop Dreams

kartemquin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:04:42 +0000

Seventeen years after snubbing Hoop Dreams, the Academy left The Interrupters off its shortlist of Oscar-eligible documentaries in November. Now, as reported in The New York Times,the Academy’s documentary branch has announced an overhaul of its selection process that would likely have given Steve James’ films their due.

The Interrupters Roars on into 2012

kartemquin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:25:35 +0000

Last year saw an outpouring of praise for The Interrupters, and the film is off to a roaring start in 2012. Here’s what’s new for Steve James’ and Alex Kotlowitz’s award-winning film.