Van Jones attempts to bring people together to pass a landmark criminal justice bill on prison reform— and finding himself under fire from all sides in the new documentary The First Step.
Films
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THE FIRST STEP Trailer. Van Jones, Kim Kardashian, Donald Trump Featured in Criminal Justice Reform Documentary
The First Step directed by Brandon Kramer
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BILL RUSSELL: LEGEND Trailer. Sam Pollard’s Documentary on NBA Superstar Debuts on Netflix
Bill Russell: Legend directed by Sam Pollard (Netflix | screenshot via Youtube) Netflix debuted the official trailer for Bill Russell: Legend, the documentary on the life and legacy of winningest NBA superstar and civil rights icon, Bill Russell.
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ALL THAT BREATHES Trailer. Shaunak Sen’s Oscar Nominated Documentary Debuts on HBO
All That Breathes HBO revealed the official trailer for All That Breathes, the Oscar nominated documentary from director Shaunak Sen (Cities of Sleep).
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Sundance Films FAIR PLAY and RUN RABBIT RUN Acquired by Netflix
Phoebe Dynevor and Alden Ehrenreich in Fair Play by Chloe Domont. Courtesy of Sundance Institute Netflix has acquired the indie film Fair Play directed by Chloe Domont, and horror/thriller film Run Rabbit Run directed by Daina Reid (Shining Girls, The Handmaid’s Tale, The Outsider) that premiered at Sundance Film Festival.
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COMMITMENT TO LIFE Clip. Jeffrey Schwarz’s Documentary on Fight Against HIV/AIDS in LA Premieres at Santa Barbara Film Festival
Commitment to Life directed by Jeffrey Schwarz Here is a clip from the documentary Commitment to Life from filmmaker Jeffrey Schwarz (Tab Hunter Confidential, I Am Divine), which will world premiere in-person on Saturday, February 11th, 2023 at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
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Oscar Nominated Tár Starring Cate Blanchett to Stream on Peacock
Cate Blanchett in Tár directed by Todd Field Tár, the Oscar nominated film from filmmaker Todd Field, starring Oscar winner Cate Blanchett will stream exclusively on Peacock starting Jan. 27.
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Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman’s Sundance Mockumentary THEATER CAMP Acquired by Searchlight Pictures
Theater Camp directed by Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman Searchlight Pictures acquired Theater Camp, Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman’s feature directorial debut, that premiered at 2023 Sundance Film Festival. The mockumentary stars comedic ensemble Gordon (Shiva Baby, Booksmart), Ben Platt (Pitch Perfect), Noah Galvin (Booksmart), Jimmy Tatro (“American Vandal”), Patti Harrison (Together Together), and Ayo Edebiri (“The Bear”).
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WHO ARE YOU PEOPLE Trailer. Ema Horvath, Alyssa Milano Star in Indie Drama by Ben Epstein
Who Are You People directed by Ben Epstein Gravitas Ventures has revealed the official trailer and release date for Who Are You People, the indie drama starring Ema Horvath (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, What Lies Below), Devon Sawa (Gasoline Alley, Final Destination), Yeardley Smith (The Simpsons, Maximum Overdrive), Peter Parros (Real Genius, Knight Rider), Siddharth Dhananjay (Bloodshot, Undone), Reid Miller (Joe Bell, You), with John Ales (Euphoria, True Story), and Alyssa Milano (Brazen, Charmed).
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UNDER G-D Trailer. Paula Eiselt’s Documentary on Jewish Response to Florida’s Abortion Ban Premieres at Sundance
Elly | Photo courtesy of Under G-d directed by Paula Eiselt Here is the first official trailer for Under G-d, the documentary short film on the national Jewish response challenging Florida’s abortion ban on the basis of religious freedom.
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HUESERA: THE BONE WOMAN Trailer. Tribeca Fest Winning Mexican Horror Film Stars Natalia Solián
Huesera: The Bone Woman XYZ Films dropped the official trailer for Huesera: The Bone Woman, the supernatural Mexican horror film starring Natalia Solián (Carlos Eichelmann Kaiser’s Venice selection Zapatos Rojos) in a star-turning performance as Valeria, a young woman expecting her first child who becomes cursed by a sinister entity. Plunged into a terrifying and dangerous world, a group of witches emerge as her only hope for safety and salvation, but not without grave risk. The film also stars Alfonso Dosal (Netflix’s Narcos: Mexico), Mayra Batalla (Prayers for the Stolen), Mercedes Hernández (Identifying Features), Aída López (Capadocia), and Martha Claudia Moreno.
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Prime Video Grabs IN MY MOTHER’S SKIN, Filipino Horror Fairy Tale Premiering at Sundance
Jasmine Curtis-Smith and Felicity Kyle Napuli in In My Mother’s Skin by Kenneth Dagatan. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | Photo by Epicmedia. Ahead of the world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, Prime Video has acquired In My Mother’s Skin, the horror fairy tale written and directed by Kenneth Dagatan (Ma).
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Doug Liman’s Brett Kavanaugh Documentary JUSTICE to Premiere at Sundance Film Festival
Justice directed by Doug Liman Director Doug Liman’s first documentary feature Justice will have its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival in the Special Screenings section. Justice presents never-before-seen evidence and key interviews with those closely involved in the allegations against Brett Kavanaugh.