Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution, Gunda, and Mr. SOUL! lead the nominations for the fifth annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards (CCDA) with five each. The winners will be revealed in a Special Announcement on Monday, November 16, 2020.
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“Crip Camp” “Gunda” and “Mr. SOUL!” Lead 5th Critics Choice Documentary Awards Nominations
“Crip Camp” “Gunda” and “Mr. SOUL!” Lead 5th Critics Choice Documentary Awards Nominations
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YouTube Drops Trailer for “Justin Bieber: Next Chapter” Documentary
Justin Bieber: Next Chapter YouTube released the trailer for “Justin Bieber: Next Chapter” – a brand-new special documentary event following the hit 10-episode original documentary series, “Justin Bieber: Seasons,” which chronicled the making of Justin Bieber’s latest album, Changes. “Justin Bieber: Next Chapter” follows Bieber as he begins his next chapter and gives fans an exclusive look at his life today – everything from quarantining to raw conversations about being an artist of his stature. The 30-minute special premieres Friday, October 30th at 12pm ET / 9am PT on Justin Bieber’s Official YouTube Channel.
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LeBron James Partners with CNN Films on ‘DREAMLAND: The Rise and Fall of Black Wall Street’ Documentary
African Americans taken to the Brady Theater during the 1921 Tulsa Race Riots CNN Films have partnered with LeBron James’ The SpringHill Company to produce a new documentary that explores the history of ‘Black Wall Street’ and the violent events of late May and June 1921 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, that resulted in the slaughter of hundreds of the city’s African American residents.
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Filmmaker Sian-Pierre Regis Helps His Mother Reclaim Her Life When She is Fired at Age 75 in DUTY FREE World Premiering at DOC NYC
Sian-Pierre Regis and his mother Rebecca Danigelis at Buckingham Palace. As seen in Duty Free, directed by Sian-Pierre Regis. Photo credit: Joey Dwyer. Image courtesy of Duty Free Film Duty Free, filmmaker Sian-Pierre Regis’ touching story of his mother’s struggles to find a new job at the age of 75, and the adventure he gives her to help her reclaim her life will World Premiere online at DOC NYC 2020.
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Social Justice Documentary ‘From Pain to Power: A Revolt Special’ to Premiere on Revolt
From Pain to Power: A REVOLT Special REVOLT will premiere its new documentary “From Pain to Power: A REVOLT Special” that takes a close look at the passionate struggle for social equality happening today, and the robust grassroots efforts propelling the movement forward. “From Pain to Power: A REVOLT Special” will premiere on Monday, Oct. 26.
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Michael Strahan-Executive Produced Documentary Series THE COST OF WINNING Premieres on HBO
Michael Strahan Michael Strahan along with Constance Schwartz-Morini executive produce the four-part documentary series The Cost of Winning, the story of the St. Frances Academy Panthers football program in Baltimore, an unlikely and uplifting tale of possibility, perseverance and leadership in the face of adversity.
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Showtime Releases First Look Trailer for SUPERVILLAIN, Tekashi 6ix9ine Docu-Series
Tekashi 6ix9ine Showtime released a first look trailer for the upcoming provocative documentary series Supervillain, profiling hip-hop artist Tekashi 6ix9ine’s epic rise to notoriety. Directed by Karam Gill and Featuring a Post-Prison Interview, the three-part docu-series is set to premiere in early 2021.
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THE WITMANS, Haunting Documentary on Harsh Reality of Juvenile Criminal Justice System Premieres on Investigation Discovery
Photos of Greg Witman in Investigation Discovery’s “The Witmans” directed by David Petersen. Investigation Discovery exposes the injustices of the juvenile criminal justice system through the tragedy of one single family in the documentary premiere of “The Witmans” directed by Academy-award nominee David Petersen.
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Showtime Releases Trailer for THE REAGANS Docu-Series Premiering in November
Showtime released the trailer for the upcoming docu-series The Reagans. Directed by Matt Tyrnauer (Where’s My Roy Cohn?, Studio 54), the four-part series contextualizes the legacy of Ronald and Nancy a generation later while exploring the palace intrigue of the Reagan White House years. The Reagans will premiere on Sunday, November 15 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Showtime.
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Apple Acquires THE VELVET UNDERGROUND Documentary from “Carol” Director Todd Haynes
“The Velvet Underground” directed by Todd Haynes Apple acquired “The Velvet Underground,” the new feature documentary from Academy Award-nominated director Todd Haynes (“Carol,” “Far From Heaven,” “I’m Not There”).
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Documentary Short BURNING OJAI: OUR FIRE STORY on 2017 California Wildfires Debuts October 28 on HBO
Burning Ojai: Our Fire Story The documentary short Burning Ojai: Our Fire Story, featuring personal accounts of the 2017 California wildfires debuts Wednesday, October 28 (7:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. EST / PST), on HBO. Burning Ojai: Our Fire Story follows one family and the residents of Ventura County, CA through a journey of devastation, repair and survival after one of the largest wildfires in state history destroys their beloved community.
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Inspiring Documentary SAUL & RUBY’S HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR BAND Sets November Release Date
Saul & Ruby’s Holocaust Survivor Band Samuel Goldwyn Films will release the award winning documentary film Saul & Ruby’s Holocaust Survivor Band on VOD and streaming platforms on November 24.