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Ryan Singh’s Science Fiction ‘H.E.N.R.I.’ Premieres at 9th Toronto Black Film Festival

“H.E.N.R.I.” directed by Ryan Singh

H.E.N.R.I. a science fiction film from award-winning Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) member, Guyanese born Canadian filmmaker, Ryan Singh, makes its world premiere at the Toronto Black Film Festival, February 10-21, 2021. Singh made H.E.N.R.I. a family affair including his six-year-old twins, Ava (Tall Boyz, Handmaid’s Tale) and Sebastian (Suits, Handmaid’s Tale, Silent) who helped write and also appear with their father in the short film. Being able to empower his children to have a voice, was a blessing for the filmmaker.

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‘Bleeding Audio’ Documentary on Alternative Punk Band ‘The Matches’ an Official Selection of Slamdance 2021

Bleeding Audio

The music documentary film Bleeding Audio by Chelsea Christer on the rise and fall story on the alternative punk band from Oakland “The Matches” has been selected to screen at Slamdance Film Festival 2021. The film is one of 25 features, one of 8 documentaries, and the ONLY music documentary in the festival lineup. The virtual festival will run February 12-25, 2021 with a two-night drive-in presentation in Joshua Tree, CA open to the public February 13-14, and closing in Los Angeles February 25, 2021.

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DRAW WITH ME Trailer – Documentary Short Film on Trans Youth, Brendon Scholl With Special Intro by their Aunt Jennifer Lopez

Draw With Me directed by Constantine Venetopoulos

The documentary short subject film Draw With Me tells the story of trans youth – Brendon Scholl – who despite life’s challenges used their art as an important tool to walk through life’s hurdles with their family. The documentary features a special introduction by their aunt Jennifer Lopez. The film, an official Oscar entry for Documentary Short Subject runs theatrically now at ArenaScreen through February 9th.

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Russian Film Week USA Finalizes 2021 Lineup – TSOY, GOODBYE AMERICA, STRELTSOV and More

TSOY by Alexey Uchitel

Russian Film Week in New York rounds out its 2021 program with a final line-up from January 23 – 29, 2021. The festival will open with Tsoy by Alexey Uchitel, the road trip film reimagines the aftermath of rock star Viktor Tsoy’s death in Soviet-era Latvia.

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BREAKING NEWS IN YUBA COUNTY Trailer – Dark and Twisted Comedy Stars Allison Janney, Mila Kunis, Regina Hall, Awkwafina

Breaking News in Yuba County

The official trailer debuted this week for the comedy film Breaking News in Yuba County directed by Tate Taylor. The movie starring Allison Janney, Mila Kunis, Regina Hall, Awkwafina, Wanda Sykes, Jimmi Simpson, Juliette Lewis, Matthew Modine, Ellen Barkin, Samira Wiley, Bridget Everett, Clifton Collins, Jr., Keong Sim will premiere on digital and in select theatres onFebruary 12

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THE WORLD TO COME Trailer – 19th Century Romance Drama Starring Katherine Waterston, Vanessa Kirby, Casey Affleck, to Premiere at Sundance

Katherine Waterston and Vanessa Kirby appear in The World to Come by Mona Fastvold, an official selection of the Spotlight section at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Vlad Cioplea.

Bleecker Street released the trailer for The World to Come, set to world premiere in the Spotlight Program of the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. The film directed by Mona Fastvold; and starring Katherine Waterston, Vanessa Kirby, Christopher Abbott, along with Casey Affleck will open in theaters on February 12 and on digital Tuesday, March 2.

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I CARE A LOT Trailer – Rosamund Pike Stars as an Ice-cool Con Artist

I Care A Lot

Netflix released the trailer for the thriller I Care a Lot, written and directed by J Blakeson and starring Rosamund Pike, Peter Dinklage, Eiza González, Dianne Wiest, Chris Messina, Isiah Whitlock Jr., along with Macon Blair. The film which premiered at Toronto Film Festival will be released on February 19, 2021.

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‘The Milkmaid’ Nigeria’s Oscar Entry to Open 2021 New York African Film Festival

Desmond Ovbiagele’s The Milkmaid

The virtual 28^th edition of the New York African Film Festival (NYAFF) will open with Desmond Ovbiagele’s The Milkmaid, Nigeria’s entry for the 2021 Academy Award for Best International Feature Film. Depicting the impact of extremism on the families of those it touches, the drama follows a Fulani milkmaid as she confronts the religious insurgents who kidnapped her sister.

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FIAF’s Animation First Festival to Open with Rémi Chayé’s ‘Calamity Jane’

Calamity Jane (Calamity, une enfance de Martha Jane Cannary)

The French Institute Alliance Française’s 2021 Animation First Festival taking place online from Friday, February 5 to Monday, February 15 will open with the US premiere of Calamity Jane (Calamity, une enfance de Martha Jane Cannary) from director Rémi Chayé, who will be a festival Special Guest.

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BURN IT ALL Trailer – Indie Thriller Starring Elizabeth Cotter Opens in February

BURN IT ALL directed by Brandy Hall

Vertical Entertainment released the trailer for the indie thriller “Burn It All” written and directed by Brandy Hall. The film starring Elizabeth Cotter, Emily Gateley, Ryan Postell, Elena Flory-Barnes, and Greg Michaels will open in theaters and VOD from February 19th, 2021.

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Youtube Documentary ‘Life In A Day 2020’ to Premiere at Sundance Film Festival

Life in a Day 2020 by Kevin Macdonald, an official selection of the Special Events section at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute.

YouTube Originals’ documentary, “Life In A Day 2020,” will debut February 6 and be available for audiences worldwide for free on the film’s YouTube channel following its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on February 1.

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THE PEOPLE vs AGENT ORANGE Documentary by Kate Taverna and Alan Adelson Opens in March

The People vs. Agent Orange. Carol Van Strum, Kathy Drummond and Peter Von Stackelberg scan the tens of thousands of chemical company documents collected by Van Strum over decades. They are now available to the public via “The Poison Papers” and “Toxic Docs” websites. (Photo: Risa F. Scott)

The People vs Agent Orange, a documentary film by Kate Taverna and Alan Adelson – winner of the Jury Award at the 2020 Eugene Environmental Film Festival, will have a virtual release at the New Plaza Cinema in New York, at Laemmle Theaters in Los Angeles and in other cities on March 5, 2021.

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