Edindocs festival enters its second year

Anthony Baxter and Phil Rosenthal to attend September 2011 event

by Jennie Kermode

Anthony Baxter will introduce his film You've Been Trumped
Anthony Baxter will introduce his film You've Been Trumped

The Edindocs festival is back next weekend with special guests Anthony Baxter and Phil Rosenthal in attendence to meet fans and speak about their work. Baxter will introduce the opening night film, his popular documentary You've Been Trumped, while Raymond will talk about his new film Exporting Raymond, about an attempt to redevelop his hit sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond for a Russian audience.

Alongside these films are historical squatter documentary Bonnington Square and Despicable Dick And Righteous Richard, about a former addict trying to right the wrongs of his past. There's also a great slate of short films from around the world.

The festival will take place in the city's Church Hill Theatre from the 16th to the 18th of this month.

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