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James O'Barr

James O'Barr is a freelance journalist based in Philipstown.

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An inspired and inspiring bio-doc of singer Mavis Staples

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Brandy Burre gives the performance of her life

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Depot Docs: Indian Point

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Cold Spring filmmaker examines controversial nuclear plant

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Depot Docs Selection Examines Racial Killing

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Enraged driver who shot black teens claimed self-defense

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A portrait of young people affected by Autistic Spectrum Disorder

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Workers confront the system

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Depot Docs: 1971

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Director investigates the Citizens’ Commission to Investigate the FBI

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by James O'Barr January 9, 2015January 29, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Screening on Jan. 16 followed by panel discussion on nuclear power

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Depot Docs: E-Team

by James O'Barr November 15, 2014May 4, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Film focuses on team that exposes human rights abuses

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Depot Docs: The Central Park Five

by James O'Barr September 21, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Film examines injustice of infamous 1989 rape convictions

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Depot Docs: Evocateur: The Morton Downey Jr. Movie on June 20

by James O'Barr June 13, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Co-director and writer Daniel A. Miller will answer questions

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Depot Docs: Semper Fi — Always Faithful

by James O'Barr March 29, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

No thanks for your service

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Depot Docs Screens Detropia on Jan. 17

by James O'Barr January 12, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Director Rachel Grady to make Q-and-A appearance

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Depot Docs Presents Maidentrip

by James O'Barr November 17, 2013January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

On board with teen sailor Laura Dekker

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Depot Docs Season 8 Opens on Sept. 27 With Murderball

by James O'Barr September 22, 2013January 28, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Film follows athletes who compete in wheelchairs designed for speed and collisions

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Depot Docs: First Position

by James O'Barr June 5, 2013January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

A lovely inside look at the lives of aspiring young ballet artists

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Depot Docs: Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry

by James O'Barr April 11, 2013February 22, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Documentary airs at Depot Theatre on Friday, April 19, at 7:30 p.m

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Depot Docs: The Madness of King Bobby

by James O'Barr February 1, 2013January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Documentary places the chess prodigy within the context of U.S./Soviet relations

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Depot Docs: Which Way Home

by James O'Barr January 6, 2013January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Unaccompanied child migrants who try to cross the U.S.-Mexico border

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Depot Docs: Marina Abramovic: The Artist Is Present

by James O'Barr November 20, 2012January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

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Being Elmo is the Opener

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by James O'Barr June 20, 2012January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll want to dance

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