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SXSW 08: They Killed Sister Dorothy Takes Top Prizes

March 12th, 2008 • Related Posts • Tags

They Killed Sister DorothyCongrats to Daniel Junge and his colleagues on a smashing Grand Jury and Audience Award wins last night here at . The film follows a maddening trial and conviction of the murderers of a Catholic nun who spent decades in the Brazilian rainforest trying to establish sustainable communities. There is one more screening on Friday, if you are still in town.

Full Battle Rattle by Tony Gerber & Jesse Moss received a Special Jury Award. Full list of here.

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  1. Comment by Matthew Berigan on 23 March 2008:

    Hello,

    I’m looking for availability of the Dorothy Stang film (who to contact to obtain for US and Brazil showings). If you can point me in the right direction I’d appreciate it.
    Madison Wisconsin