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Trailer and Poster Drop for Chris Wilcha’s Tragicomic Doc ‘FLIPSIDE’

The trailer and poster for Chris Wilcha‘s Tragicomic Doc FLIPSIDE is out now, which you can check out below. In the film, “When filmmaker Chris Wilcha revisits the record store he worked at as a teenager in New Jersey, he finds the once-thriving bastion of music and weirdness from his youth slowly falling apart and out of touch with the times. FLIPSIDE documents his tragicomic … Continue reading Trailer and Poster Drop for Chris Wilcha’s Tragicomic Doc ‘FLIPSIDE’

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Tribeca Film Festival 2024 Documentary Competition Film Lineup

The Tribeca Film Festival 2024, presented by OKX, announced its full lineup of feature narrative, documentary, and animated films. The festival takes place June 5-16 in New York City. One of the film categories that are a part of the festival is Documentary Competition. “Experience the cinema of reality with these remarkable non-fiction premieres sure to make waves in the coming year.” Check out the full lineup below. Antidote, … Continue reading Tribeca Film Festival 2024 Documentary Competition Film Lineup

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‘PHOTOGRAPHIC JUSTICE: The Corky Lee Story’ Coming to Theaters and PBS Soon

PHOTOGRAPHIC JUSTICE: The Corky Lee Story, will open theatrically in New York on April 19 (DCTV’s Firehouse Cinema) and in Los Angeles (Laemmle Glendale) on April 26, with a regional expansion to follow. The film will also have a nationwide US television release, premiering Monday, May 13 at 10/9C on PBS (check local listings) and on PBS apps to follow. Directed by Jennifer Takaki, the film centers on … Continue reading ‘PHOTOGRAPHIC JUSTICE: The Corky Lee Story’ Coming to Theaters and PBS Soon

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‘LOST ANGEL: The Genius of Judee Sill’ Releasing in Theaters and Digital on April 12

LOST ANGEL: The Genius of Judee Sill opens THIS WEEK in Theaters, on Digital and on Demand (Apple, Amazon, Vudu, major platforms) in the US and Canada on April 12.   Here’s the film’s synopsis: “The never-before-told story of folk-rock icon Judee Sill, who in just two years went from living in a car to appearing on the cover of Rolling Stone. The documentary charts her … Continue reading ‘LOST ANGEL: The Genius of Judee Sill’ Releasing in Theaters and Digital on April 12

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Broadcast Premiere of the Independent Spirit Award Winner ‘UNSEEN’ on PBS’ POV Series on March 18

Multi Emmy® Award-winning series, POV, reimagines a cinema more accessible for audiences with vision loss in unseen, the debut film by Filipino-American director Set Hernandez, recent winner of the Truer than Fiction Award—presented to an emerging director of non-fiction features—at the Independent Spirit Awards. Through experimental cinematography and sound, the documentary’s person-first approach centers the lived experiences of a queer filmmaker and blind protagonist whose undocumented status has impacted their … Continue reading Broadcast Premiere of the Independent Spirit Award Winner ‘UNSEEN’ on PBS’ POV Series on March 18

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Nat Geo Art Installation at SXSW For New Series ‘QUEENS’

National Geographic has partnered with experiential marketing agency Idlewild to produce and display a large scale, high impact art installation at SXSW inspired by the themes in the seven-part docu-series narrated by Angela Bassett, QUEENS, premiering March 4th on National Geographic and streaming on Disney+ and Hulu the next day. Drawing inspiration from the series, the mural will incorporate themes of female empowerment and elements from nature. Leading the composition and installation … Continue reading Nat Geo Art Installation at SXSW For New Series ‘QUEENS’

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‘A THOUSAND PINES’ Adds Film Festival Dates Before PBS Broadcast on Independent Lens

A Thousand Pines, a co-production with ITVS and Latino Public Broadcasting, is continuing its festival run, following acclaimed screenings at numerous film festivals. Directed by Noam Osband and Sebastián Díaz, “A Thousand Pines is set in the beautiful and sometimes unforgiving landscape of the United States’ national forests. The first documentary to tell the story of workers in the US timber industry follows Raymundo Morales, the foreman of a crew of migrant workers from … Continue reading ‘A THOUSAND PINES’ Adds Film Festival Dates Before PBS Broadcast on Independent Lens

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SXSW 2024 Documentary Feature Competition Film Lineup

SXSW is jam packed with all sorts of films, including a great list of documentaries. Check out a list of this year’s documentary features below: A House Is Not A DiscoDirector: Brian J. Smith, Producers: Jeremy Truong, Joe ConfortiWhat if you really did put all the gays on an island? In this vibrant portrait of queer paradise, Fire Island Pines, past and present blur as … Continue reading SXSW 2024 Documentary Feature Competition Film Lineup

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‘Sister Úna Lived a Good Death’ Premieres February on PBS

Sister Úna Lived a Good Death will premiere February 5 on PBS. From director Par Parekh and producer Ali Hart, the film follows Sister Úna Feeney in a character study style documentary that explores her unconventional approach to dying. Here’s the synopsis: “Sister Úna Feeney spent her life eschewing stereotypes. Cursing like a sailor, smoking Camels, and wearing plaid flannels like a uniform, the raconteur … Continue reading ‘Sister Úna Lived a Good Death’ Premieres February on PBS

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‘THE HOBBY’ | A Deep Dive Documentary into the World of Card Collecting [Trailer]

From Documentary+, The Hobby delves into the world of card collecting. A trailer for the upcoming documentary is out now, and you can check it out below along with the film’s synopsis. Here’s the synopsis: A McDonald’s Happy Meal shortage. A security guard escort. Guns pulled in a Target parking lot. All of these are caused by a common factor: trading cards. In 2020, a … Continue reading ‘THE HOBBY’ | A Deep Dive Documentary into the World of Card Collecting [Trailer]

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