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April 12, 2021


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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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Depot Docs: “Actress”

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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

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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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