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Reel It In – Demi Lovato’s “Child Star” Documentary

By Zoe Broyles and Camilla Mischka • September 27, 2024
In their premiere, Broyles and Mischka break down "Child Star," Demi Lovato's new Hulu documentary, and use it as the basis for a greater conversation about the collision of youth and fame.
Brett Hamilton (Jon Bernthal) and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (Isabel Wilkerson) in "Origin," directed by Ava DuVernay.

‘Origin’ researches human experiences

By Patrick Mazzella, Staff Writer • January 31, 2024
Purely in concept, the visual depiction of an academic researching histories of racism, segregation and unbalanced power dynamics while writing a book should only be able to evoke snoring in an audience. But writer/director Ava DuVernay’s film, “Origin,” has managed to transcend traditional filmmaking structure, melding fiction, documentary, history and surrealism into a work that not only leaves a profound impact on its viewers, but builds a sound academic thesis in the process. 

‘How IC Sports’ – Women’s Track and Field Junior Carolina Cedraschi

November 8, 2023
This week on 'How IC Sports,' host junior David Schurter interviews junior journalism major and women's track sprinter Carolina Cedraschi. The two discuss Cedraschi's experience producing a documentary last spring on mental health in althetes and as a producer at ICTV.
Seniors Desiree Holz and Lucy Calderon interviewed Katherine Kitteredge, professor in the Department of Literatures in English, for their documentary on book banning.

Documenting national issues for class projects

By Noelle Cook, Staff Writer • April 5, 2023
Documentaries have been the backbone of film since the beginning, and Ithaca College is no exception to this history.
From left, Elizabeth Bergman, associate professor in the Department of Health Promotion and Physical Education; Becky Preve, executive director for the Association on Aging in New York; and Joseph Applebaum and Stu Maddux, the creators of the film.

College hosts screening of documentary about loneliness

By Vivian Rose, Staff Writer • November 8, 2022
Ithaca College’s Gerontology Institute hosted a screening Nov. 1 of a new documentary, “All the Lonely People,” along with hosting a panel.
Having been in the works for six years, the Sundance Selection “Riotsville, USA” tells the story of the United States government trying to counter civil rights protests.

Review: Documentary powerfully captures a shifting nation

By Patrick Mazzella, Staff Writer • November 7, 2022
“Riotsville, USA” is a triumph of documentary filmmaking, perfectly capturing the tone of a nation constantly shifting and changing.
From left, John D. Scott, associate professor in the Department of Media Arts, Sciences and Studies and Documentary Studies program director, poses with the subject of his new documentary, Susannah Berryman, emeritus professor of Theatre Arts.

“Elizabeth Bishop” film screens at Cinemapolis

By Matt Minton, Co Life and Culture Editor • August 30, 2022
From Aug. 19 to 25, Cinemapolis screened "Elizabeth Bishop and the Art of Losing," a documentary directed and written by an Ithaca College professor.
Column: Netflix comments on social media

Column: Netflix comments on social media

By Elijah de Castro, Staff Writer • May 4, 2021
Netflix has begun to make documentaries about the influence of social media as it becomes an increasingly present part of daily life.
"Good Girls Don't Tell," is a documentary that tells the stories of non-reporting sexual assault survivors. It is directed by Jen Huemmer, assistant professor in the Department of Strategic Communication.

Professor directs documentary for sexual assault awareness

By Maddy Martin, Life & Culture editor • April 21, 2021
"Good Girls Don't Tell," is a documentary that tells the stories of non-reporting sexual assault survivors directed by Jen Huemmer, assistant professor in the Department of Strategic Communication.
The Ithaca College Center for LGBT Education, Outreach and Services used the documentary, “Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen,” to start its conversation about LGBTQ representation in media.

Panel discusses LGBTQ representation in media and arts

By Charlie Becht, Contributing Writer • March 3, 2021
The Ithaca College Center for LGBT Education, Outreach and Services used the documentary, “Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen,” to start its conversation about LGBTQ representation in media.
Cathy Crane, associate professor in the Department of Media Arts, Sciences and Studies, releases new documentary titled “Crossing Columbus.”

Professor depicts days in the desert in new documentary

By Katie Krom, Staff Writer • February 17, 2021
Cathy Crane, associate professor in the Department of Media Arts, Sciences and Studies, releases new documentary titled “Crossing Columbus.”
At a time when the overwhelming ethical concerns of social media have taken a back seat to the profit-at-all-costs business model of Silicon Valley, “The Social Dilemma” is perhaps the most necessary film of the past five years.

Review: Docudrama unveils darker side of social media

By Elijah de Castro, Staff Writer • September 21, 2020
“The Social Dilemma” is perhaps the most necessary film of the past five years.
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