Documentary
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Snapshot – Restored ‘Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse’ and ‘Guitar Lessons’ Set Release Dates | Trailer
Francis and Eleanor Coppola, c. 1978 (courtesy Film Forum)
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‘Enigma’ Trailer – Zackary Drucker’s HBO Documentary Exploring Transgender History Features April Ashley, Amanda Lear
Amanda Lear in Enigma by Zackary Drucker. photo by Lys Arango. HBO revealed the official trailer for Enigma, a new documentary exploring transgender identity and legacy through the stories of icons from the ’70s whose lives helped shape trans culture and history.
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Snapshot – Docu-series ‘Surviving Ohio State,’ ‘The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets,’ ‘Most Wanted: Teen Hacker’ ‘Butchers of L.A.’ Debut Trailer + Release Dates
Surviving Ohio State (HBO/Screenshot) Surviving Ohio State documentary series on male victims of Dr. Richard Strauss debuts on HBO Max | Trailer
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Snapshot – Apple TV Documentary ‘The Wild Ones’, Indie Film ‘Band on the Run’ Reveal Trailer and Release Date
Band on the Run by Jeff Hupp, Brian Cusac and Merritt Fritchie (Freestyle Digital Media) Apple TV+ debuts trailer for The Wild Ones documentary series
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Architecton Trailer – Victor Kossakovsky’s Poetic Documentary Explores Architecture, Stone and Civilization
Architecton by Victor Kossakovsky (A24) Architecton, the latest documentary from Russian filmmaker Victor Kossakovsky is a visually arresting exploration of humanity’s relationship with stone and concrete. Starring architect and designer Michele De Lucchi, and using sweeping drone shots along with intimate portrayals, the film looks at how our architectural choices reflect societal values and the impermanence of modern constructions.
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‘My Mom Jayne’ Trailer – Mariska Hargitay Interviews Siblings and Reveals Family Secret in Documentary on Mom-Actress Jayne Mansfield
Mariska Hargitay, Jayne Mansfield (Unknown, licensed from Alamy) HBO debuted the official trailer and release date for My Mom Jayne, the revealing documentary film directed by actress and filmmaker Mariska Hargitay, on her late mother, actress Jayne Mansfield’s life.
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Bernard-Henri Lévy’s ‘Our War’ Documentary From Ukrainian Frontline Opens in US Cinemas | Trailer
Our War (Cohen Media Group) Our War, Bernard-Henri Lévy’s fourth documentary from the frontlines of the war against Ukraine, co-directed with Marc Roussel, offers an immersive portrayal of the ongoing conflict.
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‘We Are Guardians’ Trailer – Indigenous Guardians Take on Illegal Loggers in Brazilian Amazon in Documentary Produced by Leonardo DiCaprio
We Are Guardians (Fernanda Luna) In the heart of the Brazilian Amazon, a battle unfolds, one that pits Indigenous guardians against the relentless forces of deforestation. We Are Guardians, directed by Indigenous activist Edivan Guajajara, and environmental filmmakers Chelsea Greene, and Rob Grobman, offers an intimate, vérité-style exploration of this struggle. The documentary follows Indigenous forest protectors like Marçal Guajajara and activist Puyr Tembé as they risk their lives to fend off illegal loggers and land invaders, highlighting the complex intersections of politics, history, economics, and science in one of the world’s most vital ecosystems.
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‘Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore’ Trailer – Intimate Documentary on Oscar-winning Actress to Open in Theaters
Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore by Shoshannah Stern (Kino Lorber) Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore is an intimate documentary portrait of the Oscar-winning actress and her impact on Deaf representation in Hollywood. Through candid interviews, archival footage, and heartfelt conversations, the film explores Matlin’s journey from her groundbreaking Academy Award win for Children of a Lesser God to her enduring advocacy for the Deaf community.
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Snapshot – Francis Ford’s Coppola’s Apocalypse Now Gets Re-released, ‘Raise Your Hand’ ‘Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning’ Set Release Date
Raise Your Hand by Jessica Rae (Freestyle Digital Media) Jessica Rae’s 1990s coming-of-age drama Raise Your Hand out on VOD on June 3 (Trailer)
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Justin Schein’s ‘Death & Taxes’ Award Winning Documentary Opens in Theaters in Summer | Trailer
Death & Taxes by Justin Schein Justin Schein’s documentary Death & Taxes is a compelling exploration of wealth, inheritance, and the American Dream, viewed through the lens of the estate tax. The film chronicles Schein’s father, Harvey Schein, a self-made CEO who rose from Depression-era Brooklyn to corporate success, whose obsession with shielding his wealth from taxes nearly fractured their family. By weaving personal narrative with broader economic commentary, the film examines how inherited wealth and tax policies can perpetuate inequality and threaten democratic ideals.
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‘Prime Minister’ Trailer – Sundance Winning Documentary Captures Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s Former PM
Jacinda Ardern in Prime Minister (screenshot / Magnolia Pictures) Prime Minister, a new documentary directed by Michelle Walshe and Lindsay Utz, captures the remarkable journey of Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s former Prime Minister. With unprecedented access, the film offers an intimate and powerful portrait of Ardern’s time in office, from her unexpected rise in 2017 to her global recognition as a leader defined by empathy, strength, and humanity. The documentary traces pivotal moments such as the Christchurch mosque shootings, the COVID-19 pandemic, and her trailblazing role as a young mother and head of state.