Blood Brother

MUST SEE: Steve Hoover's Blood Brother (US, 2013) - Documentaries don't come any bigger-hearted than "Blood Brother," a highly worked yet non-manipulative first feature for Steve Hoover that requires no string-pulling to achieve its inspirational impact. The subject could hardly be more of an at-first-glance turnoff for most auds -- American goes to India seeking fulfillment, finds it among a community of abandoned women and children with AIDS -- but, almost from the get-go, is so engaging and joyful that word of mouth could well make it a viable theatrical proposition. Broadcast sales are inevitable. 2013SUN. RATING: 8.