NEW & NOTABLE EDUCATIONAL/NON-THEATRICAL TITLES FOR 2013   56 UP In 1964, a group of children were interviewed for the documentary “Seven UP.” Every seven years since, director Michael Apted has been back to speak with them, examining the progression of their lives. Now they are 56. Dear friends, First Run Features continues to release an incredible number of films in theaters in 2013. We couldn’t be more pleased with the triumphant release of Michael Apted’s masterpiece 56 UP to critical acclaim and packed houses. Manohla Dargis of The New York Times writes, "CRITIC'S PICK! Remarkable, poignant, fascinating. Moving images of touchingly vibrant lives… mirrors into memory machines, ones that inevitably summon reflections of your own life" [read full review]. We’re building on that success with upcoming releases like Nuclear Nation, the award-winning look at the March 11, 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster through the experiences of one community. Additionally, 11 Flowers opened this week to strong reviews, with You Don't Need Feet to Dance, The End of Time, and many others to follow through the year. These and other theatrical releases are available now to Educational Institutions who require Public Performance Rights. Digital licenses are available for most titles, so browse our catalog and contact us today! Warm regards, Dylan McGinty 1-800-229-8575 ext 19 dylan@firstrunfeatures.com        NUCLEAR NATION This documentary sensitively but penetratingly chronicles the aftermath of the Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant reactor meltdown following the devastating Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in March 2011.     11 FLOWERS One of China’s foremost Sixth Generation directors, Wang Xiaoshuai (Beijing Bicycle) tells a striking, autobiographical coming-of-age tale set in the final days of China's Cultural Revolution in his new film 11 Flowers.     YOU DON'T NEED FEET TO DANCE Alan Govenar's intimate new documentary reveals the extraordinary life of African immigrant Sidiki Conde, a man overcoming his disability one day at a time in New York City. VITO This moving film paints a galvanizing portrait of gay rights champion, AIDS activist, and author of The Celluloid Closet Vito Russo, using period footage and film clips to capture a vibrant era of gay culture.     WAGNER & ME Can you separate the art from the artist? English actor and raconteur Stephen Fry explores his passion for history’s most controversial composer in this fantastic introduction to the life and legacy of Richard Wagner. GIRL MODEL A glimpse into the world of modeling, Girl Model follows Ashley, a scout who searches Siberia for fresh faces to send to Japan, and one of her discoveries, Nadya, a 13 year-old plucked from her home and dropped into Tokyo.     MUMIA: LONG DISTANCE REVOLUTIONARY This portrait of one of America's most famous political prisoners interweaves archival footage, dramatic readings and interviews with Cornel West, Alice Walker, Abu-Jamal himself and more. BERT STERN: ORIGINAL MAD MAN This frank portrait of one of the greatest American photographers of all time explores creativity, celebrity and desire through the eyes of a man who got everything he wanted. Almost.