Outstanding Achievement in Nonfiction Filmmaking 2008

The nominees for "Outstanding Achievement in Nonfiction Filmmaking" are...

Into Great Silence Nominated for Outstanding Achievement in Nonfiction Filmmaking, Outstanding Achievement in Direction, Outstanding Achievement in Production, Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography, Outstanding International Feature, and Indiepix Audience Choice Prize categories at Cinema Eye Honors 2008 "Only in complete silence, one…    more      Lake of Fire Director Tony Kaye (AMERICAN HISTORY X) directs this black-and-white documentary about one of the most controversial issues in America: abortion. Sixteen years in the making, LAKE OF FIRE provides an unflinching look at both sides of the abortion debate. Contrasting images of actual abortions with interviews of religious radicals, women…    more      Manda Bala (Send a Bullet) Brazil is known for its beautiful beaches, lush rain forests, and vibrant culture. However, in recent years, the country has developed more of a reputation for corrupt politicians, kidnapping, and plastic surgery. Manda Bala (Send a Bullet) artfully connects these seemingly disparate elements and conducts a dazzling, yet harrowing, examination…    more      The Monastery: Mr. Vig & the Nun The Monastery: Mr. Vig & the Nun is the story of two lonely souls and their destiny to meet each other. Mr. Vig is a 86 year old bachelor livng his life in solarium until by fate Sister Amvrosija comes into his life. his dream of leaving his danish country side castle to the Russian orthodox church to be come a monastery is coming together…    more      No End in Sight The first film of its kind to chronicle the reasons behind Iraqi descent into guerrilla war, warlord rule, criminality and anarchy, NO END IN SIGHT is a jaw-dropping, insider tale of wholesale incompetence, recklessness and venality. Based on over 200 hours of footage, the film provides a candid retelling of the events following the fall…    more