The Gangs of L.A.
Interview with Director Stacy Peralta

Skateboarding legend Stacy Peralta’s acclaimed documentary “Made in America” chronicles the rise of the Crips and Bloods in a compassionate exploration of the youth, men, and women who become trapped in a cycle of violence and poverty.

Stone’s upcoming biopic on President George W. Bush—set for release in October—should offer insight into how our president transformed from a rowdy frat boy to the leader of the free world.


The People Behind “Body of War”
Video Interview with Soldier and Filmmaker

Producer Phil Donahue and former soldier Tomas Young talk about their film, working with Eddie Vedder, and the media coverage of the war.

Independent Film Loses an Ally in Hollywood
Reel Progress' frequent partner, Warner Independent, will cease operations this fall after the release of their current films.

Breaking “The Greatest Silence”
“The Greatest Silence” explores the decade-old epidemic of kidnapping, rape, and torture of women and girls in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

A Political Awakening
John Cusack and Mark Leyner talk with Reel Progress about the transformative power of film and their movie, “War, Inc.”

Just Vote, Says “Swing Vote”
Kevin Costner, who joined CAP for a screening of “Swing Vote” earlier this year, may describe the movie as a light break from election-year tension, but it sends an important political message: vote.

Saudi Arabia Hosts First Film Festival
Film festival provides hope for those who want to lift the movie theater ban in Saudi Arabia.

Get the Results of Our Top Progressive Films Poll
Reel Progress’ last issue featured our list of the Top 25 Progressive Films. You all voted on your favorites, and the winner is … “To Kill a Mockingbird,” with 16 percent of the total vote. “Dr. Strangelove” came in second with 11 percent.

Reel Progress films in the news

We will host the Oscar-nominated documentary “No End in Sight” on our website beginning in September. The film chronicles the Bush administration�s massive missteps in the crucial first moments of the war in Iraq.

Richard Jenkins is receiving early Oscar buzz for his role in “The Visitor.”  Jenkins attended a screening of “The Visitor” co-sponsored by Reel Progress at the AFI in Silver Spring.  A video from the panel discussion is available on the Reel Progress website.

Think Progress criticizes country singer Toby Keith's new film “Beer for My Horses” and his song with the same name for being racist and pro-lynching.

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