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Taking a break from the shackles of their computer masters, the curators of UnionDocs came together with the local audience to kick off “Praxis!” the politically charged Fall Season of the Documentary Bodega Series. With burgers and brews in hand the season began with a retrospective look at some of the many highlights of the 2007-8 Bodega Series featuring exclusive discussions and interviews with a number of film & media makers:

“Praxis!” runs from September-December 2008 at UnionDocs. Check out a complete schedule and trailers for the upcoming season’s program.

We are psyched to announce that this weekend UnionDocs is heading down to North Carolina for the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival. Recognized as the premier doc fest in the United States, Full Frame showcases amazing new films. This year, directors, filmmakers, and film lovers from all over the world will descend on Durham to watch over 100 screenings, attend panel discussions and seminars, and of course, pah-ar-tay, southern hospitality style!

And this year, UnionDocs “Takes On Full Frame” to bring the experience straight to you through our video podcast: news on fascinating films, thought-provoking interviews with directors, behind the scene hijinks, mechanical bulls, the glamorous awards barbecue and the wacky misadventures of the UnionDocs crew as we ask the question, “What’s Your Take on Full Frame?” in a series that we will post on our blog and podcast.

We are also very happy that IndiePix Films has come on as a partner in crime in this little project. They are super cool people and we look forward to what this collaboration might bring in the future.

We will be back next week with some great events, but for now subscribe to the podcast and ride along to North Cack-a-lacka with us for Full Frame!!!

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Thanks to Lily for the edit, Molly for the art and animations, and Best Fwends for the music!

Conversation with Catherine Lupton, author of the comprehensive and indispensable Chris Marker: Memories of the Future.

Interview by Johanna Linsley with Jesse Shapins

From June 10th screening of “State of Fear”

Edited by Gabriela Duran

Shot by Stephanie Morales

From June 3rd screening of “Brooklyn Matters.”

Edited by Jesse Shapins

Shot by Christopher Allen

Atlantic Yards Simulations by Jonathan Barkey

Compiled from fragments of the Patriot Act and interesting stuff said during the post-screening discussion with the filmmakers involved in “Charged in the Name of Terror,” screened May 20th as part of the Documentary Bodega Series.

Edited/Shot by Johanna Linsley.