Inside: "Live at Sundance/Windrider"
Hilla Medalia, producer of “To Die in Jerusalem”Podcast: Live from Sundance at The Windrider Forum: Segment 1 of 1
On the afternoon of March 29, 2002 the world was shaken when an 18 year-old Palestinian girl and suicide bomber, entered a market where she detonated a bomb, killing herself, injuring 30 and killing a 17 year-old Israeli girl. No one was shaken more than the mothers of
Exclusive Interviews: Winner Sundance Dramatic Film: “Frozen River” Podcast: Live from Sundance at The Windrider Forum: Segment 1 of 1
Every year some films are the “buzz” of Sundance. This time the buzz converted to one of Sundance’s major awards. Enjoy Craig Detweiler’s exclusive discussion with the producer (Heather Rae), writer/director (Courtney Hunt) and two actors (Melissa Leo and Misty Upham) from “Frozen River,” which has not only been talked about by the film-goers, but was picked up for distribution by SONY Pictures. Frozen River’s feature-length script is set in a real-life
Finding God in Sundance Films Podcast: Live from Sundance at The Windrider Forum: Segment 1 of 1
In his classic God in Popular Culture, sociologists Andrew Greeley concluded, “my thesis is simple enough: Popular Culture is a theological place”the locale in which one may encounter God. Popular culture provides an opportunity to experience
Art: The Language of The Soul Podcast: Live from Sundance at The Windrider Forum: Segment 1 of 1
Geoffrey Haley: An Interview with the Director of The Last Word Podcast: Live from Sundance at The Windrider Forum: Segment 1 of 1
If art is the language of the soul, this interview conducted by Craig Detweiler reveals the soul of an artist. A deeply personal, revelatory discussion of Geoffrey’s spiritual journey and his exploration of hope, the meaningful life and death.
The Importance of SundancePodcast: Live from Sundance at The Windrider Forum: Segment 1 of 1
Windrider Forum hosts young filmmakers and theologians in an exploration the films of Sundance. Today a discussion about the importance of Sundance in these endeavors. We feature
Filmmaker Rick Stevenson “Expiration Date.” Podcast: Live At Windrider/Sundance. Segment 1 of 1
Rick Stevenson, whose newest film is “Expiration Date,” is interviewed by John Priddy, of Priddy Brothers Entertainment. Rick Stevenson was an American earning a doctorate degree in international relations at Oxford when he produced fellow Yank Michael Hoffman’s “Privileged” (1982), a well-received comedy that has become a footnote in motion picture history as the film debut of Hugh Grant. With Hoffman and three others, Stevenson formed the Oxford Film Company with David Puttnam and John Schlesinger as honorary chairs. They created Britain’s first national screenwriting competition and a summer institute for filmmakers.
51 Birch Street. Podcast: Live At Windrider/Sundance. Segment 1 of 1
51 Birch Street is a story by documentary filmmaker Doug Block, who had every reason to believe his parent’s 54-year marriage was a good one. So he isn’t prepared when just a few months after his mother’s unexpected death his 83-year old father phones to announce that he’s moving to Florida to live with Kitty, his secretary from 40 years before. This compelling story has attracted rave reviews including New York Times film critic A.O. Scott, Jim Emerson of the Chicago Sun-Times and RogerEbert.com, all of whom named 51 Birch Street one of their top ten films of the year. The story raise provocative issues about secrecy in families and also raises ethical issues for filmmakers. Here to discuss the film at Windrider Film Forum are: John and Ed Priddy from Priddy Brothers Entertainment, Craig Detweiler from Fuller Seminary’s Brehm Center and the producer of The Kindlings Muse, Jennie Spohr.
Windrider Hosts Constructive Dialogue with Gay Filmmakers.Podcast: Live At Windrider/Sundance. Segment 2 of 2
“For the Bible Tells Me So,” director/producer Daniel Karslake, and “Save Me” producer Christopher Racster, actors Chad Allen and Robert Gant are interviewed by Craig Detweiler who then invites questions and answers from the Windrider Forum audience. One of the most remarkable developments at this year’s Sundance was the appearance of two, thoughtful explorations by gay filmmakers of the relationship between being Christian and being gay. These films introduce gays who embrace the Christian faith and welcome dialogue with Christians who find gay life and Christian life incompatible.
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Windrider Hosts Constructive Dialogue with Gay Filmmakers.Podcast: Live At Windrider/Sundance. Segment 1 of 2
“For the Bible Tells Me So,” director/producer Daniel Karslake, and “Save Me” producer Christopher Racster, actors Chad Allen and Robert Gant are interviewed by Craig Detweiler from the Windrider Forum. One of the most remarkable developments at this year’s Sundance was the appearance of two, thoughtful explorations by gay filmmakers of the relationship between being Christian and being gay. These films introduce gays who embrace the Christian faith and welcome dialogue with Christians who find gay life and Christian life incompatible.
