The animated documentary Flee from Danish/French filmmaker Jonas Poher Rasmussen lead the nominations for the 15th Cinema Eye Honors awards with seven nominations, including Outstanding Nonfiction Feature and Direction.
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FLEE and SUMMER OF SOUL Lead 2022 Cinema Eye Honors Nominations
Flee and Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
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Watch EXPOSURE Trailer – Remarkable Story of an All-Women Arab/Euro Trek to the North Pole
Exposure directed by Holly Morris Filmmaker Holly Morris debuted the teaser – first look trailer for Exposure, her documentary receiving its New York Premiere at DOC NYC on November 13. Led by polar explorer Felicity Aston, the films follows eleven novice women explorers, from the Arab World and the West, embark on a physically and emotionally demanding journey to the top of the world.
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Watch Official Trailer for PRESIDENT, Sundance Winning Cinema Verité Doc on Fight For Democracy In Zimbabwe
President directed by Camilla Nielsson Greenwich Entertainment released the official trailer for the award-winning documentary President by director Camilla Nielsson (Democrats) opening in theaters starting Friday, December 17 at Film Forum in New York City. The film won the Sundance Film Festival 2021 Special Jury Award for Cinema Verité Filmmaking, was nominated for the Gotham Award for Best Documentary and is an awards-contender for best documentary feature.
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Watch First Look Trailer for YOUNG PLATO, Documentary on Maverick Irish School Headmaster, Kevin McAreve
Kevin In Classroom in “Young Plato” – (Photo Credit Soilsiu Films) The Irish documentary Young Plato from filmmakers Neasa Ní Chianáín (School Life) and Declan McGrath profiles school headmaster Kevin McAreve, who is determined to change the fortunes of an inner-city community in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The documentary film will World Premiere at the 2020 DOC NYC film festival
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Documentary REFUGE from Exec. Producer Katie Couric Debuts at DOC NYC [Teaser Trailer]
Refuge directed by Erin Bernhardt and Din Blankenship Refuge, a powerful and inspiring new documentary film about fear and love in the American South from executive producer Katie Couric will World Premiere at the 2021 DOC NYC film festival. Directed by Erin Bernhardt and Din Blankenship, the film profiles a leader in a white nationalist hate group who finds healing from the people he once hated – a Muslim heart doctor and his town of refugees.
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Tommy Haines’ HOCKEYLAND Documentary Set in Minnesota’s North Country Premieres at DOC NYC [Watch Teaser]
Hockeyland directed by Tommy Haines Tommy Haines’ new documentary Hockeyland takes a look at a long tradition in Minnesota’s unforgiving North Country, where senior boys from rival communities skate for a last chance to etch their names into local lore. The documentary will World Premiere at 2021 DOC NYC.
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Watch THE FIRST WAVE Trailer: Emotional Look Inside A New York Hospital During COVID-19 Pandemic
The First Wave directed by Matthew Heineman The official trailer debuted for The First Wave, a new documentary on the COVID-19 pandemic from Oscar-nominated and multiple Emmy award-winning director Matthew Heineman. The film has already won several awards on the film festival circuit, most recently the David Carr Award at the Montclair Film Festival, which honors a film exemplifying a commitment to “truth-telling in reporting.” The First Wave will close DOC NYC with a gala screening at the Beacon Theater before opening in theaters on November 19.
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Earvin “Magic” Johnson Docuseries Set for Apple TV+
Earvin “Magic” Johnson Docuseries on Apple TV+ Apple TV+ announced a new documentary series that will chronicle the life and career of two-time NBA Hall of Famer and cultural icon Earvin “Magic” Johnson.
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New Concert Documentary CAROLE KING & JAMES TAYLOR: JUST CALL OUT MY NAME in the Works
Carole King & James Taylor: Just Call Out My Name CNN Films and HBO Max are partnering on a new concert documentary feature about the creative partnership of renowned music artists Carole King and James Taylor. Directed by Frank Marshall, the documentary titled Carole King & James Taylor: Just Call Out My Name will premiere on CNN and stream on HBO Max.
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‘Lead Me Home’ Trailer – Jon Shenk and Pedro Kos Captures Homeless Experience in Netflix Short Doc
“Lead Me Home” by Jon Shenk and Pedro Kos Netflix debuted the official trailer for Lead Me Home, the documentary short film by Jon Shenk and Pedro Kos that captures the homeless experience.
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‘Citizen Ashe’ Trailer. Documentary Explores Legacy of Tennis Legend Arthur Ashe
Citizen Ashe by Samuel D. Pollard and Rex Miller Magnolia Pictures released the official trailer for Citizen Ashe, the documentary on the tennis legend Arthur Ashe charting how he navigated between a conservative sports culture and the activist politics of the Civil Rights movement. Directed by Rex Miller and Sam Pollard, the documentary premiered at the 2021 Telluride Film Festival, and will open in theaters on December 3rd, 2021.
