Documentary films 76 Days, All In: The Fight for Democracy, Collective, Crip Camp are among 60 entertainment, news, documentary, arts, children’s/youth, public service and multimedia programming nominated for Peabody Awards.
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76 Days, Collective, Crip Camp Among Peabody Awards Nominations
Crip Camp by Nicole Newnham and Jim LeBrecht. | photo by Steve Honigsbaum
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TWO GODS Trailer. Zeshawn Ali’s Striking Coming-of-age Feature Documentary Debut
Twelve – year – old Furquan, learning how to build a casket with the help of Hanif, in Two Gods, directed by Zeshawn Ali. Photo credit: Zeshawn Ali Filmmaker Zeshawn Ali released the new official trailer for his feature directorial debut “Two Gods,” a documentary film that tells the story of Hanif, a Muslim casket maker and ritual body washer in Newark who takes two young men- Furquan and Naz- under his wing to teach them how to live better lives.
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IN OUR MOTHERS’ GARDENS Trailer. Shantrelle P. Lewis’ Documentary Celebrates the Strength of Black Women and Black families
Shantrelle P. Lewis “In Our Mothers’ Gardens” (Image by Rog Walker) The award winning documentary In Our Mothers’ Gardens, the feature film debut of director, curator and author Shantrelle P. Lewis, is being released in select cities and on Netflix beginning Thursday, May 6. The documentary film had its world premiere at the 2020 BlackStar Film Festival, winning the Shine Award for Best Film.
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REVOLUTION RENT, Documentary on First Production of Musical ‘Rent’ in Cuba Debuts on HBO
“Revolution Rent” directed by Andy Señor Jr. and Victor Patrick Alvarez The documentary Revolution Rent, directed by Andy Señor Jr. and Victor Patrick Alvarez, follows Señor Jr. to Cuba, where he is tasked with directing a stage production of the Tony® and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, “Rent,” the country’s first Broadway musical produced by an American company in more than 50 years. Returning to his exiled parents’ homeland, Señor Jr. embarks on a personal journey, exploring his Cuban heritage and his family’s complex relationship to the country they love. Revolution Rent debuts Tuesday, June 15 (9:00–10:30 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the iconic musical’s Broadway premiere.
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THE GIG IS UP Trailer. Shannon Walsh’s Documentary Explores the Gig Economy
The Gig Is Up (Dogwoof) Here is the first teaser trailer for the The Gig Is Up, Shannon Walsh’s documentary feature film on the gig economy.
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EMILY @ THE EDGE OF CHAOS Trailer, Hilarious, Scientific Look at Life with Humorist Emily Levine
Emily @ the Edge of Chaos Kino Lorber released the trailer for the offbeat film Emily @ the Edge of Chaos, a hilarious, scientific look at life with comic-philosopher Emily Levine. Directed by Wendy Apple; and written and starring Emily Levine, the film opens May 7 in select theaters and virtual cinemas nationwide.
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FACELESS Trailer – Jennifer Ngo’s Intimate Portrayal of Four Young Protestors in Hong Kong Premieres at Hot Docs
Faceless directed by Jennifer Ngo The new teaser trailer debuted today for the documentary Faceless directed by Jennifer Ngo which will have its world premiere at the 2021 Hot Docs Canadian International Film Festival on Thursday, April 29, 2021.
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Watch First Teaser Trailer for ‘You Are Not A Soldier’ Brazilian Doc Premiering at Hot Docs
You Are Not A Soldier The first teaser trailer debuted today for the new documentary feature film You Are Not A Soldier – a powerful, ground-zero account of survival, fatherhood, life, and death – which will have its world premiere at the upcoming Hot Docs Festival’s “Systems Down” section.
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History Channel Sets Premiere Date for ‘Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre’ Documentary
African Americans taken to the Brady Theater during the 1921 Tulsa Race Riots The new two-hour documentary “Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre” will premiere on the The History Channel on Sunday, May 30 at 8PM ET/PT.
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‘The Boy from Medellin’ Official Trailer. Reggaeton Superstar J Balvin Prepares for Homecoming Concert Amid Political Unrest
The Boy From Medellín Amazon Studios released the official trailer for The Boy from Medellín, Matthew Heineman’s latest documentary on Colombian reggaeton singer Jose Alvaro Osorio Balvin aka J Balvin preparing for his 2019 homecoming concert. The documentary which had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, debuts globally on Prime Video on May 7th, 2021.
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‘Summer of Soul’ Teaser Trailer. Questlove’s Sundance Winning Documentary on 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival
Sly Stone performing at the Harlem Cultural Festival in 1969, featured in the documentary SUMMER OF SOUL. Searchlight Pictures released the first teaser trailer for the Sundance award winning documentary Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) directed by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson. In his acclaimed debut as a filmmaker, Questlove presents a powerful documentary on the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival.
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Apple TV+ Docuseries ‘1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything’ Premieres in May
“1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything” Apple TV+. The immersive, new eight-part music docuseries “1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything,” exploring the musicians and soundtracks that shaped the culture and politics of 1971 will premiere May 21 on Apple TV+.