Filmmaker Interview: “A Harlem Mother”
Filmmaker Ivana Todorovic speaks to Rooftop Films about her film “A Harlem Mother” and the impossible strength it takes to create something positive out of the murder of your son.
Filmmaker Interview: “Last Address”
Ira Sachs, director of “Last Address” spoke with Rooftop Films about his film, which honors the memories of artists who died from AIDS by visiting their final residential addresses.
Rooftop Photos: Toronto
On May 5-8, Rooftop Films hosted screenings on a roof in Toronto, in conjunction with Hot Docs. The nights were chilly, but the movies and views were spectacular. Check out the pics!
Filmmaker Interview: “The Pool”
Lila Place, director of “Pool,” talks to us about the public pool as microcosm for New York City, and how sometimes following the rules is an essential part of having fun.
Filmmaker Interview: “Unnatural History of Wall Street”
Rooftop Films spoke to filmmaker Gary Leib, whose animation has appeared in numerous films including “American Spendor,” about how his film seemingly predicted the 2008 stock market crash.
Filmmaker Interview: “A Grumpy Old Man”
Filmmaker Rachel Tracey talks about meeting the subject of her documentary “A Grumpy Old Man,” and why collecting clocks makes sense after that moment in your life when time stood still.
Filmmaker Interview: “Prince/William”
In “Prince/William,” director Keith Miller subtle weaves a complex story of race and class in the changing strata of New York neighborhoods out of a simple conversation between strangers.
Filmmaker Interview: “Biker Fox”
Jeremy Lamberton, director of “Biker Fox”, talks to Rooftop Films about documenting Tulsa’s quasi street performer bicyclist as a wild animal.
Watch “Drunk History: Oney Judge”
Watch as Jen Kirkman exposes the dark secrets of our first president…after drinking a bottle and a half of wine.
Watch “Mr. Hypnotism”
Dr. Dante (aka Mr. Hypnotism) says, “I was a conman. I was a good conman. I say what people want to hear, just like all conmen do.”