American Son

This documentary directed by Neil Abramson examines the rise and fall, as well as the reach and long-lasting effects, of religious zealot Joseph Kony in northern Uganda. For years, Kony exerted his influence on thousands of children, encouraging them not only to turn against their friends and families but to play an active role in their destruction. When the children's misdeeds come to light, the Ugandans take initiative in bringing on healing.

This independent American feature tells the story of Shay and her boyfriend Radio. While he puts his unexpressed pain into heartrending Hendrix-like guitar-playing, Shay earns a living by stripping in a downtown bar. "Some people feel like they're living a life, I feel like I'm watching TV", is how Shay describes her life.

Jerry Springer stars as more or less himself, the host of a raunchy, controversial and popular Los Angeles talk show which features everyday people with problems and who frequently vent their problems on the air.