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Agnes Varnum is a freelance writer, film programmer and communications manager for the Austin Film Society. She is the primary contributor to doc it out and Tribeca Film Institute's Resources.

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Berends Update

September 8th, 2008 • Related Posts • Tags

If you have been following the story of Andrew Berends, a documentary filmmaker who has been detained in , you might have felt a sigh of relief as news late Friday was that he had been released. However, it was apparently only a rest period. He was taken back into custody today.

There is a brief note from Andy on the website set up to keep everyone informed, and the folks who are coordinating the publicity and calls to action have noted that continued calling is still needed. All of the details here on numbers and what to say>>

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  1. Comment by Cindy on 11 September 2008:

    Wow, I had no idea about this. We were recently in Uganda and Botswana filming for our doc, “Miss HIV.” I’ll be checking back and sending prayers his way. Love your blog, by the way.