At The Movies for Wednesday 7 September 2016
AT THE MOVIES #654 – PREACHING TO THE CONVERTED
Simon Morris looks at two films that are firmly marked “for the fans” - Richie McCaw: Chasing Great, and the return of The Office’s David Brent - Life on the Road. He also reviews Free State of Jones, based on a little-known true story of the American Civil War.
Featured this week – Richie McCaw: Chasing Great, the rugby star’s story in his own words. Directed by Justin Justin Pemberton and Michelle Walshe.
David Brent: Life on the Road puts The Office’s manager into an aspiring rock band, Foregone Conclusion. Starring Ricky Gervais.
And Free State of Jones is the true story of a man who set up a multi-racial republic in the heart of the Confederacy during the American Civil War. Starring Matthew McConaughey.
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At The Movies for 7 September 2016
7:30 PM.Simon Morris reviews the popular Richie McCaw documentary, Chasing Great, and the new Ricky Gervais comedy about an old character - David Brent: Life On The Road. He also looks at a drama about a… Read more Video, Audio
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Chasing Great - movie review
7:31 PM.The story of a GAB - a "Great All Black" - Richie McCaw in his own words. Read more Video, Audio
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David Brent: Life on the Road - movie review
7:32 PM.The return of the man you loved to hate in TV classic The Office. Starring Ricky Gervais. Audio
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Free State of Jones - movie review
7:33 PM.A based-on-real-life story of Newt Knight, who deserted from the Confederate Army to form his own country in the heart of Mississippi. Starring Matthew McConnaughey. Audio
