Oscar Short Documentary Films March 6, 2006

These shorts are also screening with the feature docs on Feb 28th and March 1th

http://www.collegeofcreativearts.org/DFI/docdays.html

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The Death of Kevin Carter: Casualty of the Bang Bang Club

Dan Krauss- After shooting an award-winning photograph that captured the full horror of starvation in the Sudan, South African photojournalist Kevin Carter found himself tormented by doubts about the ethical implication of his work. (27 min)

God Sleeps in Rwanda - Kimberlee Acquaro and Stacy Sherman

The genocide that devastated Rwanda in 1994 also left in its wake a population that was suddenly 70% female. Five courageous women struggle to rebuild their lives in a society still reeling from its bloody recent history. (30min.)

(1:40), 4:30, 7:20
Intermission between segments

The Mushroom Club -Steve Okazaki examines the terrible personal toll that followed the bombing of Hiroshima 60 years ago; 10 people whose lives were marked by the explosion are profiled. (35min)

A Note of Triumph: The Golden Age of Norman Corwin

Corinne Marrinan and Eric Simonson explore the lasting impact of radio broadcasting legend Norman Corwin's work focusing on his landmark "On a Note of Triumph," which aired on the evening of VE Day. (40min)

(2:55), 5:45, 8:35