Stories by Chuleenan Svetvilas
Chuleenan Svetvilas is a freelance writer who lives in Oakland, Calif. Her writings on film have appeared in Dox, Documentary, and Release Print magazines.
An animated coming-of-age story offers a personal look at a young girl growing up in Iran during the Islamic revolution.
Posted on Jan 19, 2008
Director Jafar Panahi's latest film, "Offside," captures the plight of Iranian women soccer fans who, banned from the sport, try to bluff their way into the stadium.
Posted on Apr 26, 2007
A new documentary directed by Steve Skrovan and Henriette Mantel asks viewers to decide whether Nader was a man of principle or a man who fell behind the times.
Posted on Mar 9, 2007
A new documentary offers a glimpse of the U.S. occupation through the eyes of an Iraqi doctor.
Posted on Sep 8, 2006
Is the Israeli military's wall an anti-terrorist security fence or a land grab? A new documentary explores its impact on the people and the landscape.
Posted on Jul 22, 2005
Early 20th century actress Anna May Wong had a hard time finding roles. Today, Lucy Liu has the same problem. When will Hollywood give Asians more multifaceted roles?
Posted on Mar 18, 2004
