American Radical: The Trials of Norman
Finkelstein
Premiere
Anthology Film Archives, February 11, 2010
AMERICAN RADICAL: THE TRIALS OF NORMAN FINKELSTEIN is a new feature-length
documentary film from directors David Ridgen (MISSISSIPPI COLD CASE) and
Nicolas Rossier (ARISTIDE AND THE ENDLESS REVOLUTION) that will have its
theatrical premiere in New York City at Anthology Film Archives on
Thursday, February 11, 2010, where it will play through Wednesday, February
17. The film opens for a week-long run at Laemmle Theatres in Los Angeles
on March 12, 2010.
Norman Finkelstein, exploring his history and his stance on the
Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the politics of the Holocaust
Filmmakers and Norman Finkelstein in
person opening weekend!
Typecast Releasing and
Anthology Film Archives are thrilled to present the NY Theatrical Premiere
Run of AMERICAN RADICAL, a probing, definitive documentary about American
academic Norman Finkelstein. A devoted son of holocaust survivors, ardent
critic of Israel and US Middle-East policy, and author of five provocative
books, including THE HOLOCAUST INDUSTRY, Finkelstein has been at the center
of many intractable controversies. Called a lunatic and a self-hating Jew
by some and an inspirational street-fighting revolutionary by others,
Finkelstein is a deeply polarizing figure whose struggles arise from core
questions about freedom, identity, and nationhood. From Beirut to Kyoto,
Ridgen and Rossier follow Finkelstein around the world as he attempts to
negotiate a voice among both supporters and critics, providing an intimate
portrait of the man behind the controversy while giving equal time to both
his critics and supporters.
“For us,
Finkelstein is the consummate documentary subject: a complex firebrand,
principled to the point of self-ruin, at the apex of several of the
world’s largest conflicts. A man who has never been asked to appear
on mainstream American television, but who regularly appears – always
creating controversy – in the international media. At once anti-hero,
clown, and merciless scholar, Finkelstein creates as many storms as he
enters. And to what end? When radicals collide, does it create
understanding? Some would argue that it sometimes does. Others would claim
that Finkelstein’s principled but too often bitter advocacy does much
to discredit the cause of a just resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian
conflict. Audiences can decide for themselves.”
— directors David Ridgen &
Nicolas Rossier
Directed By: David
Ridgen & Nicolas Rossier
Documentary | 2009 | USA | 88 minutes
In English with some Arabic language w/ English
subtitles
Thursday, February 11 through Wednesday, February 17 at 7:00
& 9:00 nightly. Additional screenings on Saturday and Sunday at
5:00.
IN PERSON!
Nicolas Rossier & David Ridgen and Norman Finkelstein in person for
intro and Q&A at the following screenings:
Thurs, Feb 11 at 7p & 9p;
Fri Feb 12: Nicolas Rossier &
Norman Finkelstein at 7p; David Ridgen & Norman Finkelstein at 9p; Sat
Feb 13: David Ridgen and Norman Finkelstein.
