The award winning and critically acclaimed documentary Mr. SOUL! directed by Melissa Haizlip will premiere on HBO Max on August 1, 2021.
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Award Winning Documentary MR. SOUL! Premieres on HBO MAX in August
On the set of SOUL!, original director Stan Lathan stands with the cameraman filming a segment featuring Ellis Haizlip (host) with special guest filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles (Sweet Sweetback’s Baadassss Song) in a scene from MR. SOUL! – A FILM BY MELISSA HAIZLIP – Courtesy of Shoes In The Bed Productions
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Showtime Releases Trailer for ‘UFO’ Docu-Series, Produced by J.J. Abrams
UFO, directed by Mark Monroe and Paul Crowder, from J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot and Glen Zipper [Showtime] Showtime released the trailer for UFO, the docu-series directed by Mark Monroe (Icarus) and Paul Crowder (Riding Giants), from J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot and Glen Zipper, premiering on Sunday, August 8 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
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RONNIE’S – Documentary on Ronnie Scott, Owner of Popular London Jazz Club Set for Release in 2022
Ronnie’s directed by Oliver Murray. Photo of Ronnie Scott / Greenwich Entertainment Greenwich Entertainment will release Ronnie’s, the documentary on the life of jazz musician and business owner Ronnie Scott that premiered at DOC NYC. Greenwich will release the film early next year.
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IN BALANCHINE’S CLASSROOM – Documentary on Ballet Choreographer George Balanchine Opens in September
George Balanchine teaching at the New York State Theater in Lincoln Center (circa 1964). Photo: Martha Swope. As seen in In Balanchine’s Classroom. A film by Connie Hochman. A Zeitgeist Films release in association with Kino Lorber. In Balanchine’s Classroom, the documentary film on famed ballet choreographer George Balanchine by Connie Hochman, will open at Film Forum in New York City on September 17, and in Los Angeles at Laemmle Royal, Playhouse 7 and Town Center on September 24. Other cities will follow.
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‘Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali’ Documentary on Extraordinary Friendship to Premiere on Netflix
Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali Directed by Marcus A. Clarke (Unsolved Mysteries, Rapture), Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali, a new documentary about legendary icons Malcom X and Muhammad Ali featuring never before seen archival footage will debut on Netflix on September 9.
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HOMEROOM Trailer. Peter Nicks’ Sundance Winning Documentary Follows Oakland High School’s Class of 2020
Homeroom by Peter Nicks | photo by Sean Havey. Hulu released the trailer for Sundance award-winning documentary Homeroom directed by Peter Nicks and executive produced by Ryan Coogler. The documentary premieres on Hulu and opens in select theaters Thursday, August 12.
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Personal Documentary OBAMA: IN PURSUIT OF A MORE PERFECT UNION Premieres on HBO [Trailer]
President Barack Obama Directed by Emmy® winner Peter Kunhardt, HBO’s three-part documentary, Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union chronicles the personal and political journey of President Barack Obama, as the country grapples with its racial history. Weaving together conversations with colleagues, friends and critics, and interspersed with his own speeches and news interviews, the series begins with Obama’s childhood and takes us through his perspective as the son of a white mother from Kansas and an African father, his spiritual formation by a generation of Black leaders, and his hopes for a more inclusive America. Through the story of one man irrevocably bound to the history of a country, Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union reflects on the country’s past and present national identity.
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Concert Documentary ROMEO SANTOS: KING OF BACHATA Debuts on HBO Max [Trailer]
Romeo Santos (dp) Directed by Charles Todd and Devin Amar, the documentary and concert Romeo Santos: King of Bachata and Romeo Santos: Utopia Live From MetLife Stadium, debuts Friday, July 30 on HBO Max.
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Rodrigo Reyes’ Tribeca Winning Documentary ‘499’ Sets August Release Date
499 directed by Rodrigo Reyes 499, the fourth feature film by Mexican-American director Rodrigo Reyes explores the brutal legacy of colonialism in contemporary Mexico.
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JULIA Trailer. Fascinating Documentary on TV Chef and Author Julia Child
Julia Child on the set of her cooking show, ‘The French Chef. Photo by Fairchild Archive/Penske Media/Shutterstock (6906383b) Julia Child, Boston Sony Pictures Classics released the first official trailer for Julia, the documentary film on TV chef and author Julia Child, directed by Betsy West and Julie Cohen. No release date has been announced.
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STUNTMAN Trailer. Stuntman Eddie Braun Attempts the Most Dangerous Stunt of His Career in Disney+ Documentary
Stuntman. Eddie Braun (Disney) Disney+ released the official trailer for the documentary Stuntman, streaming on Friday, July 23 that follows legendary stuntman Eddie Braun as he attempts one of the most dangerous stunts in history.
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German Documentary USEDOM: A CLEAR VIEW OF THE SEA Opens in US Theaters in August
Usedom: Clear View at the Sea German filmmaker Heinz Brinkmann traces the eventful history of the Baltic island of Usedom, and asks people about conservation and change in the documentary Usedom: Clear View at the Sea opening in theaters and virtual cinemas on Friday, August 13th.