Two of the Most Acclaimed Films in Years
Straight from their National Theatrical Release

104 minutes, color, English, Spanish, A’ingae & Secoya w/English subtitles, 2009

Over an Hour of Bonus Features Including: Interview with Joe Berlinger & Trudie Styler • Deleted Scenes • Photo Gallery • Resource Guide • Optional Spanish Subtitles • More!

Rousing audiences at Sundance and in theaters across America, CRUDE tells the epic story of one of the largest and most controversial legal cases on the planet: the infamous $27 billion “Amazon Chernobyl” lawsuit pitting 30,000 rainforest dwellers in Ecuador against the U.S. oil giant Chevron. Winner of 19 international awards, CRUDE takes you inside a riveting, high stakes drama steeped in global politics, the environmental movement, celebrity activism, human rights advocacy, multinational corporate power, and rapidly-disappearing indigenous cultures.

NAMED BY THE NATIONAL BOARD OF REVIEW AS ONE OF THE FIVE BEST DOCUMENTARIES OF 2009

"Critic's Pick! A legal thriller with rare depth and power." - THE NEW YORK TIMES

" A powerhouse! This one means to shake you. And in Berlinger’s hands, it does."- ROLLING STONE

"Gripping! Berlinger is a master of true-crime vérité." - VILLAGE VOICE

"A gripping, multifaceted thriller!" - CHICAGO READER

"Fascinating . . . excellent!" - LOS ANGELES TIMES

"Superb! Intrinsically cinematic." - LA WEEKLY

"An inspiring David-and-Goliath tale!" - ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

"A gripping account of corporate malfeasance." - TIME OUT LONDON

"One of 2009's best documentaries." - ABOUT.COM

UPC: 7-20229-91417-8
Catalog #: FRF914178D
SRP: $24.95

Street Date: February 23

Set amidst Turkey’s natural wonders, BLISS is a riveting tale about love, honor, freedom and redemption. When a 17-year-old girl, Meryem, is found unconscious and disheveled by the side of a lake, her family believes the worst – that her chastity has been lost. To uphold the family honor they turn to an ancient moral code that condemns Meryem to death. A distant cousin, Cemal, is ordered to carry out the task. Instead, Meryem and Cemal embark on a surprising journey across traditional and modern-day Turkey in this unforgettable film.

Based on the acclaimed novel by Zülfü Livaneli - now available from St. Martin's Press.

"Critic's Pick.. Breathtaking! Beautifully acted and visually intoxicating. A landmark of Turkish cinema."
- THE NEW YORK TIMES

"Daring and powerful! A riveting quietness... Mesmerizing to watch." - LOS ANGELES TIMES

"A lyrical, artful road film." - CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

"Critic's Pick! Gripping and supremely engaging." - NEW YORK MAGAZINE

"Wonderful storytelling... Opulently photographed!" - ORLANDO WEEKLY

"Powerful and absorbing! A beautiful film." - NEW ORLEANS TIMES PICAYUNE

"Marvelous. A must-see!" - HARVEY KARTEN, COMPUSERVE

"The highest degree of artistry: A feast for the eyes, ears and mind." - DEBORAH YOUNG, KC ONLINE

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