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202126 minGdocumentary

Shoot from the Heart

202126 minGdocumentary

Joan Churchill and Alan Barker engage with filmmakers Haskell Wexler, D.A. Pennebaker, and Chris Hegedus at DOC NYC to discuss filmmaking and artistic responsibility.

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Joan Churchill and Alan Barker engage with filmmakers Haskell Wexler, D.A. Pennebaker, and Chris Hegedus at DOC NYC to discuss filmmaking and artistic responsibility.

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Alan Barkerdirector

Joan Churchill

Joan Churchilldirector

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Joan Churchill and Alan Barker gather with legendary filmmakers Haskell Wexler, D.A. Pennebaker, and Chris Hegedus for an evening of candid conversation. Set against the backdrop of DOC NYC, where Churchill receives a Lifetime Achievement Award, the group discusses the art of filmmaking and the responsibilities of artists. Wexler’s activism is woven throughout their dialogue, providing context to his influential work. The film runs for 26 minutes and offers a personal portrait of these iconic figures in cinema.

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