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Joanna Hogg to Champion Theatre of Cinema as Jury President at Venice’s 2024 Giornate degli Autori

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VENICE, Italy — Acclaimed British filmmaker Joanna Hopper, known for her introspective works such as “The Souvenir” and “The Eternal Daughter,” has been appointed as the president of the jury for the Giornate degli Autori section at the 2024 Venice Film Festival. This announcement places Hogg at the forefront of a showcase that parallels the prestigious Venice Film Festival by celebrating independent voices in cinema. Joanna Hogg will lead the panel in selecting the winner of the Giornate degli Autori’s Directors’ Award, which this year celebrates a decade since its inception. The award highlights one … Read more

Utah’s First Minority Judge and Civil Rights Champion Raymond Uno Passes Away at 93

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DRAPER, Utah — Raymond Uno, a retired judge and activist, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 93. As Utah’s first minority judge, Uno faced many challenges throughout his life, including time spent in an internment camp during his childhood. Despite these adversities, he went on to become a champion for civil rights and a respected figure in the legal community. Uno’s son, Mark Uno, fondly remembers his father as being strict but also as a loving parent who instilled the importance of hard work in his children. According to Mark, his … Read more