Big up’s to CIFF alum Eric Metzgar (CIFF ’06 – Chances of the World Changing / CIFF ’08 – Life.Support.Music.) for his acceptance to the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. Eric’s films are both truly beautiful and groundbreaking and we look forward to screening his latest work next Fall.
Here’s the films description direct from Sundance…

REPORTER
Directed by Eric Daniel Metzgar
Set in Africa, this documentary chronicles, in verite fashion, the haunting, physically grueling and shocking voyage of Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist, Nicholas Kristof. World Premiere

Oh yeah, if you happen to be in Park City in January, you should also check out Natalia Almada’s latest doc about her grandfather president Plutarco Elias Calles, one of Mexico’s most controversial revolutionary figures. Looks as if it’s going to be another great year for docs!