MercuryMedia titles have been announced as part of the 2010 Henley International Film Festival line-up. Hosted at various locations in Henley, UK, the festival showcases and celebrates the very best in international feature and short documentary filmmaking, dedicated to screening docs that provoke debate and inspire audiences.
Antoine Tuesday May 25th Kenton Theatre
Antoine is a sensitive portrait both real and imaginary of a five-year-old boy. Completely blind, Antoine is nevertheless fully integrated into the mainstream education system.
American Radical Tuesday May 25th Kenton Theatre
American Radical documents the trials and tribulations of the controversial academic Norman Finkelstein. The son of concentration camp survivors, Finkelstein was incredibly influenced by his mother, an impassioned pacifist. He has now dedicated his whole career to speaking out against Israel’s human rights record.
Following the screening, there will be a Q&A session with professor Avi Shlaim, who features in the opinion divided film.
The Philosopher Kings Wednesday May 26th Kenton Theatre
This title takes us on a journey through the halls of America’s most prestigious universities, following the staff members who have heard it all and seen it all - the janitors.
Pig Business Thursday May 27th Kenton Theatre
The film follows ex- actress and eco-campaigner Tracey Worcester and her four-year investigation into the industrialisation of pig farming.
The Invention of Dr. NakaMats Saturday May the 29th Kenton Theatre
Closing this year’s Henley Film Festival is this Hot Docs smash - the story of one of the world’s most prolific inventors. With over 3,000 patents to his name, NakaMats is a force to be reckoned with.
