Catherine Gund uncovers the whitewashed history of Faith Ringgold’s masterpiece “For the Women’s House” and follows its 50-year journey from Rikers Island to the Brooklyn Museum in the documentary Paint Me a Road Out of Here.
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Catherine Gund’s ‘Paint Me a Road Out of Here’ Documentary Follows Faith Ringgold’s Masterpiece from Rikers Island to Brooklyn Museum
Enid “Fay” Owens, Nancy Sicardo, and Mary Baxter with For the Women’s House in Paint Me a Road Out of Here (Aubin Pictures)
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Beth Lane’s ‘UnBroken’ Documentary Chronicling Weber Siblings Escape from Nazi Germany Opens in Theaters | Trailer
New York Harbor May 20th 1946 – Bottom Right – Bela Weber (also known as Ginger Speigel Lane) ; Bottom Center – Judith Weber (also known as Amrit Lal) ; Bottom Left – Renee Weber (Dickers) ; Center Left Gertrude Weber (Chapman) ; Upper Left Alfons Weber ; Upper Center Senta Weber (Saulters) ; Upper Right Ruth Weber (Gilliana) Photo Courtesy of USHMM | UnBroken (courtesy Greenwich Entertainment) Filmmaker Beth Lane made her directorial debut with UnBroken, the documentary chronicling the Weber siblings who escaped Nazi Germany following their mother’s incarceration and murder at Auschwitz.
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Waad Al-Kateab’s ‘Death Without Mercy’ Documentary on 2023 Turkey-Syrian Earthquake Sets Paramount Debut Date
Death Without Mercy (MTV Documentary Films) Coinciding with the second anniversary of the tragic earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria in 2023, claimed over 55,000 lives, the documentary Death Without Mercy directed by Syrian-born Academy Award® nominee Waad Al-Kateab (For Sama), debuts Thursday, February 6th, 2025, on Paramount+ with Showtime.
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‘Art And Life: The Story of Jim Phillips’ Documentary Explores Iconic Surf Artist | Trailer
Art And Life: The Story of Jim Phillips (Monkey Wrench Films) Directed by John Makens (Water to Wine, Red Bull: The Gamebreaker”) the pop culture documentary Art And Life: The Story of Jim Phillips chronicles the life of the artist behind skateboarding and rock culture art.
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‘The Takedown: American Aryans’ Trailer – Neil Rawles’ Documentary Goes Inside the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas
The Takedown: American Aryans (Screenshot/Max) Max shared the official trailer for The Takedown: American Aryans the four-part documentary series that takes viewers inside the cult-like world of the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas from the late 2000s to the present day
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‘Vietnam: The War That Changed America’ Trailer – Ethan Hawke Narrates Apple TV+ Vietnam War Documentary
Vietnam: The War That Changed America (Apple TV+) Apple TV+ shared the trailer for Vietnam: The War That Changed America, the six-part documentary series narrated by Ethan Hawke (Training Day, Boyhood), commemorating the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam War.
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Kevin Macdonald’s Sundance Bound ‘One to One: John & Yoko’ Documentary Acquired by Magnolia Pics
One to One: John & Yoko (courtesy Magnolia Pictures) Magnolia Pictures has acquired the documentary One to One: John & Yoko, an inside look at the 18 months John Lennon and Yoko Ono spent living in Greenwich Village in the early 1970.
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‘LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story’ Trailer – Bruce David Klein’s Thoughtful Documentary Celebrates Iconic Performer
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story directed by Bruce David Klein (Zeitgeist Films) Directed by Bruce David Klein, the documentary Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story focuses on the award-winning iconic performer Liza Minnelli’s life starting in the 1970s, just after the tragic death of her mother Judy Garland.
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‘Incandescence’ Nova Ami and Velcrow Ripper’s Documentary on Wildfires Makes US Premiere at Santa Barbara Film Festival
Incandescence (National Film Board of Canada) Incandescence, an immersive documentary that promises to transform our understanding of wildfire, will have its US premiere at the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
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‘The Roshans’ Trailer – Netflix Documentary Chronicles Iconic Indian Film Family
The Roshans (screenshot / Netflix) Produced by Rakesh Roshan himself, The Roshans is a new Netflix documentary chronicling the history of one of India’s most iconic entertainment families. Exploring three generations of the family, the documentary features an intimate look at the family, exploring three generations of passion, dedication, and outstanding contributions to Hindi cinema.
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No Other Land Wins Top Awards at 2025 Cinema Eye Honors
No Other Land (courtesy Antipode Films) The documentary No Other Land made by a collective of Palestinian and Israeli filmmakers won three awards, including the top prize for Outstanding Nonfiction Filmmaking at Cinema Eye Honors 2025 Awards.
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‘SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night’ Trailer – Peacock Documentary Offers a Behind-the-scenes Look at Iconic Show
SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night (Peacock) Executive produced by Morgan Neville, the documentary series SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night offers a behind-the-scenes look at the American late-night comedy institution’s most iconic elements and rich history. SNL cast and alumni, including Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Seth Meyers are featured in the docuseries.