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Reclaiming the right to privacy

Two studies into the nature of privacy form part of the London International Documentary Festival's opening weekend.

Preview: London International Documentary Festival 2011

Seven highlights, as recommended by us.

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The Film Interview: Chris Atkins

The Film Interview: Chris Atkins

The documentary-maker on his "urban fox hunting" hoax - and why he frightens TV executives.

Sons of Cuba (PG)

Sons of Cuba (PG)

Ryan Gilbey is struck by the poverty of Cuba's child boxers.

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Capitalism: a Love Story (12A)

Capitalism: a Love Story (12A)

Is Michael Moore afraid of his own left-wing politics?

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Food, Inc (PG)

Food, Inc (PG)

A shocking, if preachy, exposé of the food industry.

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Chinese whispers

Xiaolu Guo on the voices of a changing country

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Michael Moore: Q+A

The documentary-maker on capitalism, Obama and why Britain is about to get punished

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Lost in translation

Lost in translation

Eighty minutes doesn't do justice to one of the world's seminal texts The Quran Channel 4

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Rebel without a pause

Rebel without a pause

Once Hollywood's enfant terrible, Spike Lee is now directing blockbusters and TV shows. But, he tells Stephen Armstrong, he is still fighting for black cinema

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