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The Highlands Current - News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

February 08, 2023


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James O'Barr

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

Arts & Leisure

Depot Docs: “Following Seas”

By James O'Barr | January 8, 2017

Making a life at sea, navigating by starlight

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What Was He Thinking?

By James O'Barr | September 23, 2016

Depot Docs opens season with “Weiner”

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Depot Docs Presents: “Mavis!”

By James O'Barr | June 12, 2016

An inspired and inspiring bio-doc of singer Mavis Staples

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Depot Docs: “Actress”

By James O'Barr | March 27, 2016

Brandy Burre gives the performance of her life

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Depot Docs: Indian Point

By James O'Barr | January 24, 2016

Cold Spring filmmaker examines controversial nuclear plant

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Depot Docs Selection Examines Racial Killing

By James O'Barr | November 15, 2015

Enraged driver who shot black teens claimed self-defense

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Depot Docs at 10: How To Dance In Ohio

By James O'Barr | September 20, 2015

A portrait of young people affected by Autistic Spectrum Disorder

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Depot Docs: The Hand That Feeds

By James O'Barr | June 7, 2015

Workers confront the system

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Depot Docs: 1971

By James O'Barr | March 1, 2015

Director investigates the Citizens’ Commission to Investigate the FBI

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Depot Docs: Pandora’s Promise

By James O'Barr | January 9, 2015

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, 2014

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, 2014

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, 2014

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, 2014

No thanks for your service

Arts & Leisure

Depot Docs Screens Detropia on Jan. 17

By James O'Barr | January 12, 2014

Director Rachel Grady to make Q-and-A appearance

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Depot Docs Presents Maidentrip

By James O'Barr | November 17, 2013

On board with teen sailor Laura Dekker

Around Town

Depot Docs Season 8 Opens on Sept. 27 With Murderball

By James O'Barr | September 22, 2013

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

Arts & Leisure

Depot Docs: First Position

By James O'Barr | June 5, 2013

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

Arts & Leisure

Depot Docs: Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry

By James O'Barr | April 11, 2013

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

Arts & Leisure

Depot Docs: The Madness of King Bobby

By James O'Barr | February 1, 2013

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, 2013

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, 2012

Friday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m.

Around Town

Depot Docs Kicks Off Seventh Season

By James O'Barr | September 23, 2012

Being Elmo is the Opener

Arts & Leisure

Depot Docs: Thunder Soul

By James O'Barr | June 20, 2012

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

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Depot Docs: Page One: Inside the New York Times

By James O'Barr | March 19, 2012

The Gray Lady Sings the Blues

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