POV documentary series returns to PBS in July with its 34th season, kicking off with writer and comedian CJ Hunt’s directorial debut, The Neutral Ground, on July 5.
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CJ Hunt’s ‘The Neutral Ground’ Kicks off PBS’ POV 34th Season
The Neutral Ground directed by CJ Hunt
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Michèle Stephenson’s STATELESS to Screen at Tribeca, Followed by Debut on PBS’ POV
STATELESS directed by Michèle Stephenson After having had its planned world premiere at the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Stateless (Apátrida), the latest documentary by Emmy-nominated and Sundance-winning director Michèle Stephenson (American Promise) will screen as part of the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival taking place June 9 to 20, followed by its national broadcast premiere on PBS’ acclaimed documentary series POV, on July 19.
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‘Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In’ Documentary on Soccer Legend Premieres on Paramount+
“Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In” The documentary “Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In” will exclusively premiere in the U.S. on Paramount+ on May 29. The film examines the most important moments in the life of soccer legend and iconic Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson both in and out of the game.
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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 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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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.