• Documentary
• COUNTING

COUNTING

Synopsis

Counting’s fifteen linked chapters conjoin city symphony, diary film, and personal/political essay (documentary’s unruly stepchildren) to build a vivid portrait of contemporary life. Shot in locations including Russia, Istanbul, and New York City, its subjects range from naturally occurring Moscow street theater to NSA spying to the dismantling of Brooklyn landmarks. In Cohen’s 30 year exploration of documentary as a path of open inquiry, the film is perhaps his most personal reckoning.

Special Features

Three short films from Jem Cohen

• ON ESSEX ROAD (2016, HD, 11 min)
• BURY ME NOT (2016, HD, 10 min)
• LIGHT YEARS (1989, Super 8, 5 min)

Theatrical Trailer
Booklet featuring and essay by Jem Cohen and review by Ann Hornaday of the Washington Post

Trailer