American Radical
Producer: Baraka Productions
Directors: David Ridgen and Nicolas Rossier
Run time: 88 minutes
Production year: 2009
This is the probing, definitive documentary about the controversial American academic Norman Finkelstein. A devoted son of holocaust survivors and ardent critic of Israel and US Middle-Eastern policy, Finkelstein has been steadfast at the centre of many political battles. His unapologetic engagement of sensitive subject matters have led to his denial of tenure at DePaul University.
From Beirut to Kyoto, American Radical: The Trials of Norman Finkelstein follows the incendiary character across the globe as he attempts to negotiate a voice among both his supporters and critics, providing an intimate portrait of the man behind the controversy.
Festivals & Awards
Winner: Audience Choice Award: Chicago Underground Film Festival, 2009
Official Selection: Traverse City Film Festival, 2010
World Showcase: Hot Docs, 2010
Best of Docs Selection: IDFA, Amsterdam, 2009
Top Dox Category: CPH: Dox, Copenhagen, 2009
and more than 30 other international screenings and festivals.