‘Heart of an Oak’ Coming to Select UK Cinemas 12th July

Icon Film Distribution will release Heart of an Oak in select UK Cinemas on 12th July and on Digital Download from 12th August. Poetic and beautiful, this documentary follows a year in the life of a majestic, 210-year-old oak tree and its many inhabitants, exploring the immensely rich universe thriving beneath its branches. Featuring a unique cast including squirrels, birds, ants and mice, and packed with humour, joy … Continue reading ‘Heart of an Oak’ Coming to Select UK Cinemas 12th July

Theatrical and Broadcast Premiere of the Berlinale Winner ‘HUMMINGBIRDS’

POV, the multi award-winning series, reimagines a more collaborative cinema in Hummingbirds, an upbeat documentary feature that centers on the lived experiences of its protagonist directors, Silvia Del Carmen Castaños and Estefanía “Beba” Contreras, who grew up in the shadow of the Texas borderlands. Offering an unexpected depiction of the US/Mexico border, this sparky and irreverent tale of friendship and resilience explores the crossroads of immigration, gender, sexuality, mental … Continue reading Theatrical and Broadcast Premiere of the Berlinale Winner ‘HUMMINGBIRDS’

‘MY PET AND ME’ Premiering on VOD/Digital/Film Movement Plus on 6/28

My Pet and Me will premiere on VOD/Digital/Film Movement Plus on June 28. Johan Kramer’s documentary explores the bond between humans and the animals that they love. What’s it like to share your home with a 200-pound house pig or a world-famous Instagram “cat influencer?” MY PET AND ME, an endearing and comical portrait of the bond between humans and the animals they love, Johan Kramer’s … Continue reading ‘MY PET AND ME’ Premiering on VOD/Digital/Film Movement Plus on 6/28

‘TRACES OF GLORY: The Musical Journey of IDAHO’ – Documentary on Saga of ’90s Cult Slowcore Band IDAHO On Demand Today

Traces of Glory: The Musical Journey of IDAHO is available on demand today. The documentary is an exploration of the saga of ’90s cult slowcore band, IDAHO. The year was 1992. And far from the sonic explosion of grunge, Los Angeles was beginning to experience the languid aftershocks of slowcore band IDAHO. Performing to rave reviews, they appeared to be on the cusp of international stardom. Yet … Continue reading ‘TRACES OF GLORY: The Musical Journey of IDAHO’ – Documentary on Saga of ’90s Cult Slowcore Band IDAHO On Demand Today

‘The Ever Curious Man’ – Mandy Patinkon Set to Executive Produce Documentary Feature Film from Ivan Cash

Emmy Award Winner Mandy Patinkin will executive produce the first documentary feature film from Ivan Cash, The Ever Curious Man, alongside Executive Producer, actor and writer Kathryn Grody and producer Jake Ewald. Best known for his roles in Homeland, Criminal Minds and The Princess Bride as well as being a Broadway veteran, Patinkin brings a particular understanding of art to the film alongside Cash, who is coming off of the World Premiere … Continue reading ‘The Ever Curious Man’ – Mandy Patinkon Set to Executive Produce Documentary Feature Film from Ivan Cash

‘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

‘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

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’

‘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

‘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