La prima donna, the documentary film by Tony Saccucci that tells the shocking story of opera diva Emma Carelli, will world premiere as the pre-opening film of the 14th Rome Film Fest.
Documentary
IDFA Reveals First 2019 Documentary Selections + Patricio Guzmán Restrospective
International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam announced the first film selections for IDFA 2019, the Retrospective of Patricio Guzmán, and a special tribute to D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus.
Molly Stuart’s OBJECTOR World Premieres at Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival
Objector directed by Molly Stuart makes its World Premiere as the “Spotlight Centerpiece Film” of the 2019 Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival.
ON THE PRESIDENT’S ORDERS, Searing Documentary on Philippines President Campaign Against Drug Dealers Sets October Release Date
On The President’s Orders co-directed by James Jones and Olivier Sarbil, offers alarmingly close, intimate access to the harsh battle for the streets and soul of the Philippines.
Animal Planet Acquires Documentary WATSON on Sea Shepherd Founder Captain Paul Watson
Animal Planet acquired the documentary film Watson, which chronicles Sea Shepherd founder Captain Paul Watson, who has spent his life sailing the globe to keep our oceans and their inhabitants safe.
EMANUEL from Exec Producers Stephen Curry and Viola Davis Explores The Untold Story of the Charleston Church Shooting
From Executive Producers Stephen Curry and Viola Davis, the documentary Emanuel looks at the aftermath in Charleston, South Carolina when a 21-year-old white supremacist opened fire at Emanuel AME Church.
Documentary on Switch ‘n Play Drag and Burlesque Collective to Premiere at NewFest
The long-running queer performance art collective’s legendary evenings are chronicled in a new documentary A Night at Switch n’ Play which will premiere in New York City at NewFest 2019.
TELL ME WHO I AM – Fascinating Documentary on Brotherly Love and Family Secrets Debuts in October
How far would you go to protect someone you loved? If it meant rewriting history, would you? Tell Me Who I Am is a heartbreaking voyage that explores the blurred boundaries of memory and reality.
Creative and Controversial Artist László Moholy-Nagy Profiled in THE NEW BAUHAUS Documentary
Directed by filmmaker Alysa Nahmias, The New Bauhaus centers around the creative and controversial genius László Moholy-Nagy who helped establish The New Bauhaus school in Chicago.
Juan Solanas’ LET IF BE LAW Takes Green Scarves Protest to San Sebastian Festival to Demand Approval of the Abortion Law in Argentina
San Sebastian Festival will join calls for approval of the abortion law in Argentina by filling itself with green scarves and screening the film La ola verde (Que sea ley) / Let It Be Law by Juan Solanas,
Transgender Dad, Queer Mom, and Five Kids in Short Doc JUST ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL FAMILY
Katherine and Nick North’s short documentary film, Just Another Beautiful Family, follows their own family of 7, which on the surface looks like a typical suburban family, with a twist: Nick is transgender.
Documentary Films THE CAVE, LOVEMOBIL and EARTH Among Winners of 2019 Camden International Film Festival
The 2019 Camden International Film Festival announced the winners with awards going to Elke Margarete Lehrenkrauss’ Lovemobil, Nikolaus Geyrhalter’s Erde (Earth) and Feras Fayyad’s The Cave.