With all these elements in place, it's easy to understand why Give Up Tomorrow has become one of the most fascinating and discussed documentaries of our time, awarded top prize at festivals the world over, and creating a movement for change in the global justice system.
There are two kinds of actors: those who seek attention from their work, and those who are attentive to others in order to enhance their own performance. Benn Northover is the latter -- a careful observer of life around him.
Quiet but compelling, emotionally buttoned-up and naked at the same time, Ava DuVernay's Middle of Nowhere is a film about holding still while trying to move forward.
Michael Mallory | Posted October 13, 2012