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New York Latino Film Festival Returns with Habla Now, Charm City Kings, Critical Thinking

CRITICAL THINKING, directed by John Leguizamo

The New York Latino Film Festival (NYLFF) returns September 14 – 20, 2020 with drive-in/ in-person experiences and virtual programming. The Festival opens with Habla Now, the fifteenth installment of HBO Latino’s award-winning Habla series. The documentary special shares personal stories from Latino personalities such as Amara La Negra, Dominican, Singer/Actress/Activist; Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, Mexican American, Environmental Activist; Laurie Hernandez, Puerto Rican, Olympian; Diane Guerrero, Colombian, Actress; among others.

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American Black Film Festival 2020 Awards – CURTIS, DEATH OF A TELEMARKETER, MAURICE HINDS, Win Top Prizes

Curtis directed by Chris Bailey

This year’s 24th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) which took place virtually online from from August 21-30 closed with The Best Of The ABFF Awards hosted by Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker

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Prince of Reggaeton – J Balvin Documentary “The Boy From Medellín” Acquired by Amazon

The Boy From Medellín

Amazon Studios has acquired filmmaker Matthew Heineman’s The Boy from Medellín, an in-depth look into the life of Colombian-born superstar J Balvin. The documentary will world premiere at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival.

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Seven films Make Up ‘Made in Spain’ at 68th San Sebastian Festival

Padre no hay más que uno

Made in Spain, a showcase of the Spanish cinema at the San Sebastian Festival will feature selected eight productions – seven feature films and the first episode in the series Escenario 0 – for its 68th edition. The selection includes titles from experienced filmmakers such as Icíar Bollaín and Santiago Segura along with novices like Pilar Palomero and Nuria Giménez.

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‘Black Panther’ Director Ryan Coogler Writes Moving Tribute to Chadwick Boseman

Director Ryan Coogler with actor Chadwick Boseman on the set of “Black Panther.” (Marvel Studios)

“Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler today issued a moving statement to honor actor Chadwick Boseman who died on Friday.

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Madeleine Sims-Fewer and Dusty Mancinelli’s VIOLATION to World Premiere at Toronto Film Festival

VIOLATION directed by Madeleine Sims-Fewer and Dusty Mancinelli

Secrets, carnality, violence, revenge and the merciless spell of the natural world all hover over an ostensibly carefree family get-together in Violation, part of the Midnight Madness program at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival.

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Tsai Ming-liang’s Cannes Winner THE HOLE Sets US Release Date

The Hole directed by Tsai Ming-liang’s

Tsai Ming-liang’s The Hole (in Mandarin with English subtitles), winner of the FIPRESCI Prize at Cannes Film Festival, and Golden Hugo at Chicago International Film Festival, will have its virtual theatrical release in the US, opening at the Film at Lincoln Center in New York City on August 28, followed by other cities including the Laemmle Theaters in Los Angeles on September 11.

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Martha Elcan’s Emotional Short Film LADIES MOST DEJECT Competes at Richmond International Film Festival

Ladies Most Deject

The award-winning dramatic short film “Ladies Most Deject,” directed by Martha Elcan, will compete at the upcoming Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF) which will run September 8 – 13, 2020. It will be part of the festival’s Narrative Shorts Block II and will be virtually screened beginning on September 8.

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Watch Trailer for SPONTANEOUS, Katherine Langford Stars in Weird High School Comedy

Spontaneous starring Katherine Langford

Paramount released the trailer for Brian Duffield’s Spontaneous, an outrageous coming-of-age love story set in a high school where students are inexplicably blowing up. Starring Katherine Langford (“Cursed,” “13 Reasons Why”), Charlie Plummer (“Looking for Alaska,” Words on Bathroom Walls), Yvonne Orji (“Insecure,” Night School), and Hayley Law (“Riverdale”), with Rob Huebel (“Transparent”) and Piper Perabo (“Penny Dreadful: City of Angels”), this satirical comedy will be available for Premium Video-On-Demand and for Digital purchase on October 6.

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Watch First Trailer For Viggo Mortensen’s FALLING, Intense Family Drama Starring Lance Henriksen, Laura Linney

FALLING directed by Viggo Mortensen

The new trailer debuted for Actor Viggo Mortensen’s directorial debut, Falling, an intense intimate drama about a son’s relationship with his aging father. The film, also starring Viggo Mortensen, along with Lance Henriksen, Terry Chen, Sverrir Gudnason, Hannah Gross, Laura Linney, and Grady McKenzie explores the fractures and contrasts that make up a modern family.

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Watch Premiere Episode of Showtime Docu-Series LOVE FRAUD for Free Ahead of Its On-Air Premiere

Love Fraud

Showtime released the premiere episode of its new docu-series Love Fraud early for free online sampling, on streaming platforms and on demand. The series is executive produced and directed by Emmy winners and Academy Award(R) nominees Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady.

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Watch Trailer for JIMMY CARTER: ROCK & ROLL PRESIDENT, Part-Rockumentary, Part-Presidential

[JIMMY CARTER ROCK & ROLL PRESIDENT] Jimmy Carter and Willie Nelson White House Staff Photographer, Courtesy of Jimmy Carter Library

Greenwich Entertainment released the official trailer for Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President, described as Part-rockumentary, part-presidential portrait, that traces how rock music helped propel Jimmy Carter to the White House and played in his life and work.

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