Inspired by the Book The Everglades: River of Grass by Marjory Stoneman Douglas, the documentary River of Grass is the feature debut from artist and filmmaker Sasha Wortzel. The film is described as an “ode to the Everglades, told through the writings of Marjory Stoneman Douglas, and those who today call the region home.”
Quincy Avery, one of the NFL’s most sought-after quarterback coaches, and the man behind the rise of some of football’s biggest names, from Jalen Hurts to Justin Fields, CJ Stroud, and Jordan Love, is the subject of the documentary The Quincy Avery Effect. Directed by Bryant Robinson it premieres on Hulu on April 23rd.
Harley Flanagan: Wired for Chaos directed by Rex Miller is a raw and unfiltered documentary that explores the tumultuous life of Harley Flanagan, the founder of the hardcore punk band Cro-Mags. The film traces Flanagan’s journey from a chaotic childhood in New York City’s Lower East Side to his rise in the punk scene at age 11 as the drummer for his aunt’s band, the Stimulators. Through candid interviews with Flea, Henry Rollins, Ice T, Michael Imperioli, Matt Serra, the Late Anthony Bourdain and more, the documentary looks at Flanagan’s transformation from a life of violence and trauma.
Disney+ unveiled the trailer for “Flintoff” the documentary film featuring former international cricketer and broadcast presenter Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff. The documentary film will premiere exclusively on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland on Friday 25 April.
Directed by Robert Schwartzman, Hung Up On A Dream: The Zombies Documentary explores the journey of the iconic British rock band, The Zombies, known for their timeless hits like “She’s Not There” and “Time of the Season.” Schwartzman’s documentary offers an intimate look at the band’s formation, rise to fame, challenges, and eventual resurgence, providing fans and newcomers alike with a comprehensive view of their musical odyssey.
A24’s The Brutalist will make its streaming debut on Max on Friday, May 16. The three-time Academy Award(-winning film will debut on HBO linear on Saturday, MAY 17 at 8:00 p.m. ET.
The 85th Peabody Awards announced the nominees for the Documentary, News, Public Service, and Radio/Podcast categories, for stories released in broadcasting and streaming media during 2024.
15 years after the Supreme Court’s decision in the Citizen’s United case, Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney (HBO’s “Wise Guy: David Chase and the Sopranos,” “The Crime of the Century”) examines the history and present-day influence of dark money in American politics in the HBO documentary The Dark Money Game.
Almost sixty years after her mother – actress Jayne Mansfield’s tragic death, Emmy and Golden Globe winning actress and filmmaker Mariska Hargitay makes her feature film directorial debut with the HBO Original documentary My Mom Jayne.