Run, don't walk, to the Tribeca Film Festival screenings of American Cannibal, which I saw last night. (In the East Village, not Tribeca, despite the geographically named festival.)
The film, which explores the depths to which people will go to achieve fame and fortune in the world of reality television, was brilliant. (And I'm not just saying that because I had the pleasure of working with one of the directors, Michael Nigro, when I was at Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.)
There are still two chances left to see the movie this week.
Also at the TFF is another movie with a Millionaire connection, Wordplay. Ellen Ripstein, a former researcher on the show, demonstrates her crossword-solving skills in the documentary. I might go on Thursday afternoon depending on my work schedule.
Posted by Doug at May 2, 2006 04:43 PMI loved "American Cannibal"; it's my favorite of the 7 movies seen so far at Tribeca (other than "Wordplay," the best movie ever made).
The Thursday "Wordplay" will have a Q&A, so I'll see you if you're there. (Haven't heard anything about Q&A's for the weekend showings.)
Posted by: Ellen at May 2, 2006 10:47 PMSince I live in Andover, Mass. will I ever get to see these movies?
Posted by: Sondra Finegold at May 3, 2006 10:18 AMI never got my act together to go see it...so it damn well better get picked up for distribution!
Posted by: Francis at May 9, 2006 02:39 PMSaw this at Tribeca Film Festival. Loved it. Lots of questions about it, as its a real cagey film. I have read a lot online and still don't get exactly what went down. I just know that is was entertaining and one of the better, more pro docs I've seen in a long time. I'd recommend checkin it out if you get the chance.
Posted by: Rick at May 22, 2006 12:02 AM