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Water polo and political uprisings do in fact go hand-in-hand

Under discussion:
Freedom's Fury (2007)

Under discussion:

Freedom's Fury (2007)

Several of the best things about film festivals came together for me in Freedom's Fury, which I watched at the Waterfront Film Festival last weekend.

1. I saw a film I probably wouldn't have been able to view on a big screen in my small town
2. I saw a film I most likely wouldn't have picked up at the rental store (even if it looked interesting and I thought "someday I want to get this")
3. I witnessed the result of supreme filmmaking talent—the film is proof that it is possible to take two seemingly disparate topics and successfully weave them together in a way that appeals to even unconnected people (in this case, I learned it's possible to bring together water polo and a political revolution—go figure)
4. I got even more excited about the film when I heard the filmmakers, Colin Gray and Megan Raney ("The Sibs") talk after the screening about their process and experiences
5. I later had the opportunity to meet and talk to Colin and Megan, and found them as genuine and kind and smart and engaged as two people could be
6. I'm now only two degrees of separation from the likes of Lucy Lui and Quentin Tarantino, both executive producers on the project (this kind of "near brush with fame" really doesn't get me going, but I couldn't resist)

So anyway, it's obvious that this film experience did it for me at Waterfront. But I think Freedom's Fury will do something for you in your local theater or your living room, too. It has everything: good storytelling, good character development, captivating visuals, unexpected moments, suspense and action, heartbreak, and a sense of closure mixed with possibility and hope for the future.

(If you want to read more about this film and the filmmakers, check out SpoutBlog and The Sibs.)

posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 11:37 PM by ktincu

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Jenn
Posted Friday, June 23, 2006 10:23 PM

I found The Sibs to be equally engaging. Their talent and passion for social justice really shines in their film. Their energy making the world a better place! Imagine had not this film been made, that these Water Polo players would have never reunited. It's so sweet really. I highly recommend this film as well. Glad you enjoyed Waterfront too! I was there all weekend. What other movies did you see ktincu?

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