In Reply to: Re: Ebert picks "Hoop Dreams" as best film of the 90's. Comments? posted by Mick Wolfe on February 29, 2000 at 21:11:27:
He believes that the cause of the documentary film is not being served by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and therefore it is the role of the film critic to provide the publicity for worthy efforts. His perennial favorite documentary filmmaker is Earl Morris ("Gates of Heaven", "The Thin Blue Line", "Dr. Death"). "Thin Blue Line" and "Dr. Death" failed to be even nominated for an Oscar in the Documentary category. Can't remember what happened to "Hoop Dreams", but it sure didn't win an Oscar.
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Follow Ups
- Ebert's agenda was clearly stated on 60 Minutes this week. - TAFKA Steve 15:45:07 03/01/00 (1)
- Correction: Name is spelled "Errol Morris" and his latest film is "Mr. Death". (nt) - TAFKA Steve 15:51:59 03/01/00 (0)