Hot Topics - February 2008
Innovative Independent Filmmakers
February 29, 2008
“Truth is stranger than fiction,” and no medium captures this saying more than documentary filmmaking. The genre has reached new heights of popularity, as filmgoers are eager to explore the fascinating events of the world around us. Approaching incredibly diverse subject matter, these filmmakers cover everything from human rights abuses and war to sexuality and religion, provoking audiences to open their eyes to new experiences and ideas.
Keppler Speakers represents some of the most celebrated and exciting young filmmakers today. Their works have been critically-acclaimed, touring respected film festivals and winning prestigious awards. Start a new kind of dialogue on your campus – screen their films and host an independent filmmaker for your next event.
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Ken Burns Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker |
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John Bul Dau Lost Boy of Sudan Featured in the Film God Grew Tired of Us |
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Sandi DuBowski Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker |
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Alex Gibney Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker |
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Eugene Jarecki Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker |
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Barbara Martinez Jitner Filmmaker and Human Rights Activist |
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Christopher Quinn Director of God Grew Tired of Us |
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Parvez Sharma Groundbreaking Director of A Jihad for Love |
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Morgan Spurlock Academy Award-Nominated Filmmaker & Host of 30 Days |
Election 2008: Your Vote Counts!
February 01, 2008
This month holds one of the most exciting presidential primary days in history – so-called “Super Duper” Tuesday on February 5. With a wide-open field in a contentious election season, college students everywhere have been courted by politicians from all sides. Expected to vote in greater numbers than before, students have a real opportunity to make a huge difference in the race for the White House.
Ignite your campus in 2008 with political programs that go beyond partisan bickering and that show you and your fellow students how to make a difference in politics today.
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Peter Beinart Political Journalist, Author, and Television Commentator |
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Common Ground Bob Beckel & Cal Thomas of USA Today's 'Common Ground' Column |
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Senator Robert Dole Former Senate Majority Leader, Presidential Candidate, and War Hero |
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Jonah Goldberg Best-Selling Author and America's Most Widely-Read Columnist Under 40 |
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Amy Goodman Author and Executive Producer of Democracy Now!" |
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Ellen Goodman Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist |
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George McGovern Former Senator, Presidential Nominee, and UN Special Ambassador on Hunger |
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Christine Pelosi Author of Campaign Boot Camp |
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Helen Thomas Legendary White House Correspondent |
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Bob Woodward Pulitzer Prize-Winning Writer and Investigative Reporter |



















