Cover: Hot Docs
To those in the rowdy trenches of true-life filmmaking, documentaries are a Holy Grail-like quest for cinematic purity.

News: Power to the People
The fight for control of KPFA's airwaves gains local support.

Understanding Gun Violence: Join Together Online, a project of the Boston University of Public Health, provides community resources for those trying to make sense out school shootings.

Up to the Task?: See how your kids' school did in the state Standardized Testing and Reporting program.

Kill the Ump: A major league strike fans will embrace.

Kitchen Talk: Pots and Pans creates a cook's heaven.

Heard It Through the Grapevine: Get to the root of all things wine.

Cinema Interruptus: Critic David Thomson is kept waiting for 'Eyes Wide Shut.'

Scary Story: 'The Blair Witch Project' is a chilling cinematic spectacle.

Kids' Stuff: 'Muppets from Space' soars; 'Inspector Gadget' fizzles.

Meter Men: Fabled New Orleans rhythm section reunites for rare concert.

The Bee's Knees: Junglist Mikebee on remaining true to his skools.

SF Club Guide: Disco divas, hip-hop connoisseurs and salsa suaves to flannel-clad pinball players, jazz luminaries and more from the City by the Bay.

Artful Critique : SMOVA Salon hosts a new arts lecture series.

Bar None: Native American leader Leonard Peltier soars in prison memoirs.