Some might say that the Christmas season is just starting to begin, but for the families in the documentary The Merchants of Joy directed by Celia Aniskovich, it begins way earlier than expected.
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‘The Shuffle’ Trailer – HBO Documentary Tells Story of The Chicago Bears 1985 Viral Song
In 1985, the Chicago Bears, coming of a one-loss regular season, and seven weeks ahead of their win in Super Bowl XX, released a song “The Super Bowl Shuffle” which instantly became a viral hit.
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Kenny ‘Babyface’ Edmonds Documentary in Production from Chris Moukarbel, Kenya Barris

Kenny ‘Babyface’ Edmonds (courtesy) Chris Moukarbel is set to direct a new documentary film exploring the life and career of singer/songwriter/producer Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds.
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Nick Davis’ ‘This Ordinary Thing’ Chronicles Unsung Non-Jewish Heroes of the Holocaust | Trailer
From Emmy-winning filmmaker Nick Davis comes This Ordinary Thing, a documentary featuring Helen Mirren, Jeremy Irons, Lily Tomlin and more recounting the stories of non-Jewish individuals across Europe who risked everything to shelter Jewish strangers during the Holocaust.
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‘The Perfect Neighbor’ Wins Best Documentary at 10th Critics Choice Documentary Awards

The Perfect Neighbor by Geeta Gandbhir (Netflix) The Perfect Neighbor walked away with 5 awards including Best Documentary Feature along with Best Director for Geeta Gandbhir at the 10th Critics Choice Documentary Awards.
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‘The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo’ Trailer – Netflix Documentary Investigates True Photographer of the Vietnam War Photo
Directed by Bao Nguyen, the Netflix documentary The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo investigates one of the most iconic images of the Vietnam War.
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‘Thoughts & Prayers’ Trailer – HBO Documentary Explores Active Shooter Preparedness Industry
The documentary Thoughts & Prayers explores the $3 billion active shooter preparedness industry and sheds light on its potential effects.
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Jeremy Xido’s ‘Sons of Detroit’ to Premiere at DOC NYC | Trailer
Directed by Jeremy Xido, Sons of Detroit chronicles his life as a white man raised in a Black family in 1970s Detroit who returns home after 20 years to find his family scattered.
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Viva Verdi! – Retired Opera Singers and Musicians Get a Third Act in Yvonne Russo’s Documentary | Trailer

Viva Verd! by Yvonne Russo (screenshot) Set in Milan’s iconic retirement home, Casa Verdi, the documentary Viva Verdi! follows distinguished opera singers and musicians living out their “third act” while still creating, teaching and performing.
