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William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe Opens at Nu Art Theatre

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If you like a story about going against the odds and fighting for justice, you might enjoy William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe. The film opened today at the Nu Art in Los Angeles. Gary Goldstein of the LA Times calls it a "superior documentary" with "terrific archival footage from a range of seminal civil rights events." Filmmakers Emily Kunstler and Sarah Kuntsler explore the life of their father, the late radical civil rights lawyer. In the 1960s and 70s, William Kuntsler fought for civil rights with Martin Luther King Jr. and represented the famed "Chicago 8" activists who protested the Vietnam War. When the inmates took over Attica prison, or when the American Indian Movement stood up to the federal government at Wounded Knee, they asked Kunstler to be their lawyer. To his daughters, it seemed that he was at the center of everything important that had ever happened. But when they were growing up, Kunstler represented some of the most reviled members of society, including rapists and assassins. This powerful film not only recounts the historic causes that Kunstler fought for; it also reveals a man that even his own daughters did not always understand, a man who risked public outrage and the safety of his family so that justice could serve all. Visit www.disturbingtheuniverse.com for details.

Photographer Michael Zampelli Talks about Shooting Roller Derby

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Michael Zampelli takes photos of the Los Angeles Kings when they play at Staples Center. He also takes photos of the L.A. Derby Dolls from time to time. Today he called into The Sheri and Erin show to help them iron out any kinks in their first test episode. During the show we talked about Drew Barrymore's directorial debut Whip It and how it sends a positive message for women and girls. Zampelli talked about how he enjoys the fast action and intense energy of a roller derby bout. Listen here or find out more about the show at Blog Talk Radio.

Juliette Lewis Talks about ‘Whip It’ on The Ellen DeGeneres Show

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Juliette Lewis talks on the Ellen DeGeneres Show about her "roller derby bad ass" role in the movie Whip It starring Ellen Page and directed by Drew Barrymore. Whip It is an inspiring movie about being your own hero and finding your own tribe. Opened in theaters on October 2. For more information about Whip It, click here.

Ellen Page on Women, Roller Derby and “Whip It”

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Ellen Page and Alia Shawkat take time for a behind the scenes interview about Drew Barrymore's "Whip It" at the Toronto International Film Festival. This interview captures the spirit of roller derby which includes team spirit, feminism, fun, diversity and a DIY culture. Page talks about how much she loved the "Whip It" script and working with director, Drew Barrymore. She especially likes how the movie sends a positive message for young women to accept themselves as they are. "We have a constant saturation in the media, especially with stories about women that involve a lot of judgment and a lot of nastiness" Page said. "Here's an atmosphere where women...can be really aggressive and that's okay...but also have this sense of camaraderie, you know; beat the crap out of each other and then go have beers afterwards, and laugh about it and to really be there for each other and to have a world that's just judgementless. And that's pretty nice." I agree, that is pretty nice. That's why it's worth it to go see this movie and take a young woman that you care about. Opens in theaters on October 2. For more information about Whip It, click here.

Celebrate ‘Be Your Own Hero’ Theme in Drew Barrymore’s Whip It

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The upcoming Roller Derby movie "Whip It" isn't just about girls hurting each other and looking sexy. It's also about the spirit of young women like Babe Ruthless (played by Ellen Page) pushing out of their comfort zones and uniting for a common goal. Coming to theaters October 2, 2009. For more information about Whip It, click here.

Inch by Inch – A Motivational Speech by Al Pacino in Any Given Sunday

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This motivational speech was delivered by Al Pacino to a fictional football team in a Hollywood movie, Any Given Sunday, directed by Oliver Stone. If you listen carefully, it's a speech about living life to it's fullest, giving your best and working as a team with those around you. Here are some highlights from the speech:
We are in hell right now, ....we can fight our way back into the light. We can climb out of hell. One inch, at a time. ....You know when you get old in life things get taken from you. That's, that's part of life. But, you only learn that when you start losing stuff. You find out that life is just a game of inches. So is football. Because in either game life or football the margin for error is so small. I mean one half step too late or too early you don't quite make it. One half second too slow or too fast and you don't quite catch it. The inches we need are everywhere around us. They are in every break of the game every minute, every second. ...when we add up all those inches that's going to make the fucking difference between WINNING and LOSING between LIVING and DYING. I'll tell you this in any fight it is the guy (ed. note: or gal) who is willing to die who is going to win that inch. And I know if I am going to have any life anymore it is because, I am still willing to fight, and die for that inch because that is what LIVING is. The six inches in front of your face.
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Purchase #3 after Getting $100 iTunes Gift Card: Phyllis Diller Movie

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My most recent iTunes purchase was Goodnight, We Love You, a video montage of Phyllis Diller on stage for her final live comedy act. The movie highlights snippets of stories that happened along her career including work with Bob Hope, time in a symphony orchestra and a close-up of some of Diller's artwork. I curled up in my recliner with my tabby cat and watched on my laptop. Sheri Zampelli and Phyllis Diller at Ms. Diller\'s art auctionI forgot how much of an impact Phyllis Diller had on my life. And I'm absolutely positive that my mom and grandma had to have seen her, it's almost like they stole her moves. To think, I was at her mansion a few years ago and I didn't even fully realize it then. It was quite amazing. One of the things that stood out: Diller has a huge portrait of Bob Hope in her entryway. Phyllis Diller PortraitOne of my favorite things in the house was the Phyllis Diller art piece made with random household goods like soup cans and plastic curlers. Diller had it in one of the front rooms propped up against a fireplace. I'll share a few photos here just for fun. Including one of me and Dr. Kate posing in Diller's wig and costume room. What a treat that was. Sheri Zampelli and Dr. Kate Bergam inside Phyllis Diller\'s wig room I enjoyed the movie Goodnight We Love You with Phyllis Diller by Gregg Barson. It was good for lots of laughs and the story of Diller's life is pretty inspiring. Diller is quite organized and has a method to her craft, she shares all of that in the movie which is altogether enlightening and endearing. Here's a snippet of the movie from YouTube. Apple iTunes Apple iTunes

Gardens of the Night Shines Light on Abuse, Neglect and Child Abuduction

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This past week I went on a day-long search for quality information about child abuse that I could use for my class, Introduction to Victimology. One of the things I found was a trailer for Gardens of the Night. It's a movie staring Tom Arnold and John Malkovich about a young girl who was abducted as a child and molested throughout her youth. As a teen she is turned to the streets to become a prostitute. Eventually, she runs away with a friend and they survive street life together. I was thinking this movie might be entertaining and informative for the students in my class so I wanted to find out where its playing and how can I get a DVD. I went to their website at www.gardensofthenight.com to discover that the movie is playing in a total of 2 theatres in all of the United States of America. No, I didn't leave any numbers out, it is not an editorial error. It is playing in 2 (two) theatres in the entire nation. I guess I'm lucky that one of the theaters is less than 50 miles from my house and if traffic is light, it might only take an hour and a half each way to get there. Hopefully, once I do make it there it will be a good movie and they will be selling DVD's on site. In case you happen to live somewhere near one of the two places in the nation that show this movie, here is the GARDENS OF THE NIGHT Screening Schedule: November 7 Village East Cinema 181-189 2nd Ave New York, NY 10003 December 5 Laemmle's Sunset 5 8000 Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90046 Gardens of the Night won the International Critics Award at the Deauville Film Festival. Apple iTunes