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Even at 64 years old and in failing health, James Dresnok projects an imposing figure. Six-foot- five with a huge frame and giant jowls, he speaks into the camera with a firm, distinct Southern accent. Metal teeth glint as he talks. “I will give you the truth; I’ve never told anyone before.” Says Mr. Dresnok, a former soldier, a defector and, for the last 44 years, a resident of Pyongyang, North Korea - The New York Times
“Crossing the Line” couldn’t have better timing in light of recent political events, and that likely is to pique interest from all corners of the globe. The film is a sure be for almost any festival with a docu section….Ultimately, Dresnok comes across as honest and credible, and his story is absolutely fascinating – The Hollywood Reporter
Dresnok—branded “Comrade Joe” by Stateside media of the time—has never told his story before but does so here with clarity and apparent honesty. Film’s rarity value and still-hot subject matter make this required viewing - Variety
CBS 60 MINUTES with Bob Simon interview with the filmakers and with CROSSING THE LINE film clips
BBC WORLD RADI0 interview with the filmmakers
NPR radio interveiw with the filmakers
KSL interview at Sundance and then go to the button VIDEO- view this story.
New York Times
http://movies.nytimes.com/2007/08/10/movies/10line.html
New York Magazine
http://nymag.com/listings/movie/crossing-the-line/ (Critics’ Pick)
New York Post
http://www.nypost.com/seven/08102007/entertainment/movies/crossing_the_line_movies_v_a__musetto.htm
NY Daily News
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/movies/2007/08/10/2007-08-10_short_takes.html
Village Voice
http://www.villagevoice.com/film/0732,orange,77459,20.html
News Blaze
http://newsblaze.com/story/20070809073502tsop.nb/newsblaze/TOPSTORY/Top-Stories.html
Slant Magazine
http://www.slantmagazine.com/film/film_review.asp?ID=3108
The New Yorker
http://www.newyorker.com/arts/reviews/film/crossing_the_line_gordon
NY Sun
http://www.nysun.com/article/60240
Time Out
http://www.timeout.com/film/newyork/reviews/84534/Crossing_the_Line.html
SLANT MAGAZINE:
http://www.slantmagazine.com/film/film_review.asp?ID=3108
WBAI REVIEW:
http://www.wbai.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9691&Itemid=125
VILLAGE VOICE:
http://www.villagevoice.com/film/0732,orange,77459,20.html
FILM THREAT:
http://www.filmthreat.com/index.php?section=reviews&Id=9691
COMPUSERVE:
http://community.compuserve.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?tsn=1&nav=messages&webtag=ws-showbiz&tid=22480&redirCnt=1
HOLLYWOOD REPORTER:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/film/reviews/article_display.jsp?JSESSIONID=FDqMKNZD2bxQQx3GvgyKQ1CjnslhY8vYj2gnvj5cbG13Q8MJnHf5!-30172611&&rid=6720
ADDITIONAL REVIEWS:
http://louisproyect.wordpress.com/2007/06/27/inside-north-korea-two-documentaries/
