The new documentary from Berlinale-winning filmmaker Birgitte Stærmose, Afterwar, is set to have its North American premiere at the 15th DOC NYC in the Kaleidoscope Competition Section on Saturday, November 16th.
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‘Call Me Ted’ Trailer – Max Documentary Explores the Life of CNN Founder Ted Turner
Call MeTed (screenshot / Max) Debuting just days ahead of Ted Turner’s 86th birthday, Call Me Ted is a new six-part Max documentary series on the life of the influential media mogul. The docuseries explores the legacy Turner created, from the launch of CNN to the creation of Goodwill Games.
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The Last Republican – Steve Pink’s Documentary on Anti-Trump Congressman Adam Kinzinger Opens in Theaters | Watch Clips
The Last Republican (Credit Joshua Salzman) Making a big splashy world premiere earlier this year at the 49th Toronto International Film Festival, Steve Pink’s (Hot Tub Time Machine) documentary The Last Republican follows former Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger who took a stand against Donald Trump after the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol.
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‘Night is Not Eternal’ Trailer – Nanfu Wang’s HBO Documentary Explores Struggle for Democracy in China and Cuba
Night is Not Eternal (screenshot / HBO) Award-winning filmmaker Nanfu Wang (HBO’s “In the Same Breath” and “Mind Over Murder”), explores the struggle for democratic freedoms under authoritarian regimes in China and Cuba in the documentary Night is Not Eternal.
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Hugh Bonneville Narrates ‘The Secret Lives of Animals’ Apple TV+ Nature Docuseries
Colobus monkey in ‘The Secret Lives of Animals’ (Apple TV+) Hugh Bonneville (“Paddington,” “Downton Abbey”) will narrate “The Secret Lives of Animals” a 10-part Apple TV+ docuseries highlighting 77 unique species in 24 countries over three years, revealing stunning, never-before-seen animal behaviors and highlighting the remarkable intelligence of the natural world.
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Emmy Winner Lauren Stowell to Direct ‘Celtics City’ HBO DocuSeries on NBA Champion Boston Celtics
Celtics City (Credit: Courtesy Words + Pictures/HBO) Directed by Emmy winner Lauren Stowell, Celtics City, a multipart documentary series on the 18-time National Basketball Association (NBA) champion Boston Celtics will debut on HBO in 2025.
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‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story’ Dominates 9th Critics Choice Documentary Awards
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story (Warner Bros. Ent.) Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story dominated at the 9th Critics Choice Documentary Awards, winning all six of its nominated categories, including a tie with Will & Harper for Best Documentary Feature, along with wins for Best Director for Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui, Best Editing for Otto Burnham, Best Score for Ilan Eshkeri, Best Archival Documentary, and Best Biographical Documentary.
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‘Behind the Lines’ Trailer – First Look at Andrew Carroll’s War Letters Documentary Narrated by Annette Bening
Behind the Lines (screenshot / Sypher Studios) Ahead of the market premiere at AFM, here is the first-look footage trailer of Behind the Lines, the new feature documentary based on the New York Times bestselling book of the same name by the renowned historian Andrew Carroll.
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‘The Only Girl in the Orchestra’ Trailer – Netflix Documentary Honors First Woman Full-Time Member of NY Philharmonic
The Only Girl in the Orchestra (screenshot / Netflix) 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.
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‘Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey’ Trailer -Netflix Docuseries Revisits Unsolved Murder Case
Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey (screenshot / Netflix) 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.
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‘Churchill at War’ – Netflix Documentary Looks at World War II UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill | Trailer
Churchill at War (screenshot / Netflix) 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.
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Movies Released on Friday November 1 – From Cannes-Winning ‘Emilia Perez’ to ‘Luther: Never Too Much’ Documentary
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.