Netflix has unveiled the official trailer for The Only Girl in the Orchestra, a short documentary that tells the story of double bassist Orin O’Brien. Directed by her niece, Molly O’Brien, the film follows Orin’s journey as the first woman to become a full-time member of the New York Philharmonic, performing under the direction of the legendary conductor Leonard Bernstein.
Directed by Joe Berlinger, the Netflix documentary series Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey investigates the mishandling of the infamous murder case by law enforcement and the media.
Produced by Ron Howard, Churchill at War is the latest project from Imagine Documentary. This four-part documentary series explores the pivotal role played by former UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill during World War II. It features archival recordings narrated by Churchill himself and includes interviews with historians and notable figures, including former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Movies released on November 1 weekend includes a diverse lineup of titles that span genres and styles, from Cannes-winning musical to hard-hitting dramas and thrilling tales of survival. Best Actress and Jury Prize Cannes-winning Emilia Pérez is a daring musical from French auteur Jacques Audiard. Jesse Eisenberg’s comedy-drama A Real Pain explores the process of mourning. Oscar-winning director Steve McQueen (12 Years a Slave) returns with a touching WWII drama, Blitz, starring Saoirse Ronan. Oscar-winning actor Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer) also returns in a small-town thriller, Small Things Like These. The Shameik Moore-starring comedy The Gutter tells the story of an unlikely bowling hero. The Sylvester Stallone-produced drama Lost on a Mountain in Maine follows the true story of a 12-year-old boy’s survival. Hannah Peterson’s Tribeca-winning The Graduates is a coming-of-age film that explores the theme of trauma. Robert Zemeckis reunites with Tom Hanks in Here, capturing human experiences with a unique twist. Finally, Clint Eastwood’s latest film, Juror #2, stars Nicholas Hoult in the leading role.
Helmed by Emmy-nominated The World According to Jeff Goldblum director Nic Stacey, Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy is a new Netflix documentary that explores the shady tactics brands use to keep customers constantly purchasing their products. The documentary features insiders and whistleblowers from major brands, exposing the manipulative tactics used to deceive customers.
Directed by Tamra Davis (Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child), the documentary Larger Than Life: Reign of the Boybands delves into the evolution of boy bands, from the groundbreaking influence of The Beatles to the global rise of K-pop and shining a spotlight on the iconic groups of the 1990s and 2000s.
The International Documentary Association (IDA) unveiled the shortlist for this year’s IDA Documentary Awards. The shortlist was selected from more than 700 entries across all categories, representing 77 countries.
Helmed by Alexis Spraic (Shadow Billionaire), The World According to Allee Willis is a documentary exploring the life of two-time Grammy-winning songwriter/artist Allee Willis. The documentary which world premiered at this year’s SXSW Festival, explores Willis’ struggle with her identity and societal pressure.
Directed by Mark Cousins, the documentary My Name is Alfred Hitchcock explores the life of one of cinema’s most influential directors. Ahead of the release, Cohen Media Group brought back Hitchcock’s most iconic films back to the big screen for an Alfred Hitchcock Retrospective program.
Arriving in US theaters this weekend on Friday, October 25th is a diverse lineup of films from award-contenders to a superhero popcorn flick. Oscar-winning director of All Quiet on the Western Front, Edward Berger, returns this week with the Ralph Fiennes-starred thriller Conclave. Adam Elliot’s clay stop-motion animation Memoir of a Snail, exploring grief in a unique way. Mati Diop’s Dahomey, a documentary on stolen African artifacts won the top prize of Golden Bear at this year’s Berlin International Film Festival. Alonso Ruizpalacios’ La Cocina shows the nightmare of working in a fine-dining restaurant as an immigrant, starring Oscar-nominated actress Rooney Mara. For the lighthearted films, modern-day Beauty and the Beast, Your Monster, starring Melissa Barrera, and Stavros Halkias-led comedy Let’s Start a Cult are also coming to the big screen. Daisey Ridley-led neo-noir, Magpie, brings suspense to the theaters, and for fans of superhero movies, Venom: The Last Dance closes the Venom trilogy movies.
Executive produced by Hillary Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, and Jennifer Lawrence, Zurawski v Texas is a documentary on abortion rights in Texas. The documentary follows women who were denied abortions as they band together to sue the state of Texas.
