Benita is an intimate portrait of New York filmmaker Benita Raphan, who died by suicide during the height of the Covid pandemic.
Films
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Chandler Levack’s Rom-Com ‘Mile End Kicks’ Acquired by Sumerian Pictures for Release in US
Mile End Kicks by Chandler Levack (Sumerian Pictures) Mile End Kicks, a romantic comedy written and directed by Chandler Levack (I Like Movies), has been acquired by Sumerian Pictures with plans for a nationwide theatrical release in the U.S.
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Seth and Pete Driver’s Animated Documentary ‘Endless Cookie’ Sets US Release Date
Endless Cookie by Seth and Pete Scriver (Obscured Releasing) Endless Cookie, an animated documentary film from half-brothers Seth and Pete Scriver, will be released in theaters on December 5th by Obscured Releasing.
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‘Wildcat’ Trailer – Kate Beckinsale Stars in James Nunn’s Heist-thriller
Kate Beckinsale stars in Wildcat, the heist-thriller film following a black ops team reunited to save an abducted girl.
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AFI FEST 2025 Reveals Winners of Oscar Eligible Short Film Awards
Majonezë directed by Giulia Grandinetti AFI FEST 2025 revealed the winners of the Grand Jury Prize winners for Live Action Short, Documentary Short and Animated Short, now eligible for consideration in the 2026 Academy Awards for Best Live Action Short, Best Documentary Short and Best Animated Short.
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Diane Keaton’s ‘Heaven’ Avant-garde Documentary on Afterlife Gets Re-released | Trailer
Originally released in 1987, Diane Keaton’s directorial debut Heaven, newly restored in HD will be re-released in theaters. Following the actress’ passing on October 11, the revival is a tribute to her career.
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‘I’m Not Everything I Want To Be’ Trailer – Czech Oscar Entry Documents Life of Photographer Libuše Jarcovjáková
I’m Not Everything I Want To Be (Ještě nejsem, kým chci být), directed by Klára Tasovská, is a documentary that recounts the story of Libuše Jarcovjáková, a female Czech photographer who grew up in Soviet-occupied Prague, and became know for her photography of the underground LGBTQ scene.
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‘The New Yorker at 100’ Trailer: Netflix Documentary Celebrates a Century of the Famous Magazine
The documentary The New Yorker at 100 commemorates one hundred years of the famous magazine, celebrated for its groundbreaking reporting and fiction, iconic artwork, and wit that have shaped cultural conversation for generations.
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‘Palestine 36’ Trailer – Palestine’s Oscar Selection Recounts Epic Portrait of Resistance and Resilience
Palestine 36, directed by Annemarie Jacir, recounts the story of a Palestinian village revolt against British colonial rule in the thirties. It was chosen as Palestine’s official selection for the Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards.
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David Usu’s ‘Been Here Stay Here’ Documentary on Chesapeake Bay Community Sets Release Date
Been Here Stay Here by David Usu (Lost and Found Films) It’s easy to write someone off if they disagree with you. It’s even easier to look down on them for the same reason. Because it is so easy to give into this social phenomenon, “Been Here Stay Here” reminds us that people are deeper than just their faith or opinions.
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Ellen Jovin Takes Her Grammar Table on The Road in ‘Rebel With A Clause’ Docu-comedy | Trailer
Brandt Johnson’s docu-comedy, Rebel with a Clause, follows his wife Ellen Jovin as she takes her pop-up advice stand – the Grammar Table, on a cross-country journey to all 50 states.