Films We Like in association with the University of Wisconsin Archives present a brand new 4K restoration of RUSH TO JUDGMENT by Emile de Antonio, based on Mark Lane’s explosive book.
Originally released in 1967, RUSH TO JUDGEMENT presents evidence from first hand witnesses of the Kennedy assassination to challenge the conclusions of the Warren Commission’s Report that three shots were fired from the Texas School Book Depository.
About Emile de Antonio
Emile de Antonio was a politically left documentary filmmaker who reinvigorated the documentary form by employing collage technique using historical artifacts. Beginning with Point of Order (condensing footage from the televised Army McCarthy Hearings), Rush to Judgement, Millhouse, a White Comedy, In the Year of the Pig, Underground – de Antonio’s films form a history of Cold War America.
About the Film Archives of the University of Wisconsin
Located in Madison, Wisconsin, the Archives contain numerous audio-visual collections. Original printing elements, used for the 4K restoration are sourced from the Emile de Antonio Collection.
About Films We Like
Founded by award-winning documentary filmmaker Ron Mann (Grass, Comic Book Confidential, Carmine Street Guitars) Films We Like is a boutique distributor of documentary, independent, and international films in Canada. Films We Like has previously restored and released de Antonio’s films: In the Year of the Pig, Painters Painting, Underground, Millhouse, a white comedy, and In the King of Prussia.