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Terra Incognita on Netflix

May 27, 2008
Add Kartemquin's recent doc, Mapping Stem Cell Research: Terra Incognita, to your Netflix queue now. The stem cell doc joins the growing list of other Kartemquin titles available on Netflix today. (continued …)

Joanna Rudnick in Naperville Sun

May 27, 2008
Kartemquin's Joanna Rudnick was quoted in an article in today's Naperville Sun about the passing of GINA legislation. Rudnick discusses In the Family and how the GINA law will effect her and other BRCA women. (continued …)

At the Death House Door in the The New York Times

May 27, 2008
Read this review of Kartemquin's latest, At the Death House Door in today's New York Times. If you haven't had a chance to see the film yet in Chicago, a reminder to RSVP now for the free screening on Wednesday evening. The filmmakers and (continued …)

Kartemquin and the University of Chicago

May 22, 2008
Kartemquin has been a frequent presence in Judy Hoffman's documentary production class at the University of Chicago this week. On Tuesday, Gordon Quinn stopped by to talk about the process of making social issue docs, and on Thursday Leslie Simmer (continued …)

Hugo ceremony packed

May 22, 2008
Kartemquin was honored with an "Award of Excellence" Hugo for television production last night in front of a sold out crowd at the Chicago Cultural Center. Remarks about Kartemquin's 42 year body of work were given by John Callaway, Rich Moskal and (continued …)

In the Family news

May 22, 2008
The In the Family crew is thrilled to announce that President Bush has signed the landmark Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act into law. GINA is the first and only federal legislation that will provide protections against discrimination based (continued …)

Kartemquin kicks off Rooftop Films series in New York

May 22, 2008
Join us for the kickoff of Rooftop Films 2008 summer season with a screening of Kartemquin's award-winning doc, At the Death House Door, Saturday May 31st, on the lawn in Fort Greene Park (Brooklyn). Get more information. (continued …)

In the Family festival premiere

May 19, 2008
Kartemquin is thrilled to announce that In the Family will have its festival premiere at the prestigious SILVERDOCS film festival this June. Details to come! (continued …)

Tune in to Fresh Air

May 19, 2008
Reverend Pickett, the subject of Kartemquin's recent doc, At the Death House Door, will be interviewed today on NPR's "Fresh Air." Get the details Additionally, you can watch an interview with the filmmakers by Chicago Tribune reporter Rob Elder, (continued …)

Typeface generating buzz

May 17, 2008
Production is wrapped on Typeface, and the filmmakers are heading into the editing room. As we work to raise completion funds for the film, several blogs have picked up the cause to help. Check out recent posts onDesign Observer and Typophile. (continued …)

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