I.O.U.S.A. Makes Oscar Shortlist

Congratulations to Pat and Christine and everyone involved with I.O.U.S.A.! The film was just named one of 15 finalists for the Academy Award for Best Documentary. The nominations will be announced on January 22nd. Here's the full list:

“At the Death House Door”
“The Betrayal (Nerakhoon)”
“Blessed Is the Match: The Life and Death of Hannah Senesh”
“Encounters at the End of the World”
“Fuel”
“The Garden”
“Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts”
“I.O.U.S.A.”
“In a Dream”
“Made in America”
“Man on Wire”
“Pray the Devil Back to Hell”
“Standard Operating Procedure”
“They Killed Sister Dorothy”
“Trouble the Water”

Roadside Goes 'Solo'

Hey gang, I'm am beyond excited to let you know that Roadside Attractions will be releasing Ramin Bahrani's Goodbye Solo next Spring across America. The film recently won the FIPRESCI Critics' Prize at the Venice Film Festival and has gotten rave reviews from critics worldwide. Here are a couple, so you know I'm not just spinning you:

The New York Times
Roger Ebert
The Los Angeles Times
Variety
The Hollywood Reporter
Screen International

Bahrani won the Someone To Watch award at this year's Independent Spirit Awards and has received international acclaim for his previous features Man Push Cart and Chop Shop. We can't wait for all of you to see the film. Keep an eye on our official Roadside site for the latest cities/theaters, which will be posted as soon as they are confirmed.