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Cold War (1998)
Dir. Various
With encyclopedia–like detail, this lengthy documentary series analyses every aspect of the Cold War, from the onset of frosty relations…
EarthEarth (1998) Recommended
Dir. Deepa Mehta
Feat. Maia Sethna, Nandita Das, Kitu Gidwani
The director of FIRE takes on another controversial element of modern India with the second in her (proposed) trilogy – a humanistic view of…
McLibelMcLibel (1998)
Dir. Franny Armstrong
The true story of England's most protracted court case that witnessed the all–powerful McDonalds hamburger empire file a libel suit against two…
Men with GunsMen with Guns (1998) Aro Favourite
Dir. John Sayles
Feat. Frederico Luppi
Criminally denied a theatrical release, this masterful study of Third World realities is arguably prolific indie dir. John Sayles most accomplished…
Primary ColorsPrimary Colors (1998) Recommended
Dir. Mike Nichols
Feat. John Travolta, Emma Thompson, Billy Bob Thornton
In charting the rise of a controversial Southern Governor through the US Democratic primary campaign, John Travolta rises admirably to his most…
Waking the DeadWaking the Dead (1998)
Dir. Keith Gordon
Feat. Billy Crudup, Jennifer Connelly
A curious, intriguing drama in which congressional candidate Billy Crudup is haunted by a woman (Jennifer Connelly) from his past, who he thought had…
WindhorseWindhorse (1998)
Dir. Paul Wagner
Feat. Dadon, Jampa Kelsang, Richard Chang
Shot on digital video under the noses of Chinese authorities in Tibet, this fiercely moral drama follows the fortunes of a family in contemporary…
Big One, TheBig One, The (1997)
Dir. Michael Moore
Feat. Michael Moore
Just as smart and witty though with less focus than his watershed doco ROGER AND ME, this intervening 'video diary' sets the format for his popular…
Carla's SongCarla's Song (1997)
Dir. Ken Loach
Feat. Robert Carlyle, Oyanka Cabezas, Scott Glenn
Another not–so–average tale from Dir. Ken Loach, concerning a Glaswegian bus–driver getting involved with Nicaraguan politics.…
Devil's Own, TheDevil's Own, The (1997)
Dir. Alan J. Pakula
Feat. Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt
Sensitive cop Harrison Ford discovers his befriended border (Brad Pitt) has devout connections to the IRA. Moral conundrums ensue as Ford wrestles…

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