New doc awards

Out of frustration with the AMPAS and its exclusion among doc Oscar nominees, the doc community (rallying behind filmmaker AJ Schnack it seems) have created their own awards and shortlist for those awards. Pretty cool idea, and a way to promote some great films that don't get enough support/recognition/viewers. Check out more info here. The films that I have seen on this list are pretty great, and I plan on seeing the rest of these that I haven't already seen.

I'm going to see Billy the Kid (photo below) directed by Jennifer Venditti this Saturday at Film Streams. She's doing a Q & A after the screening.