The first trailer debuted for the Japanese underground dance drama Dreams on Fire set to celebrate its North American Premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal.
Films
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Watch First Trailer for DREAMS ON FIRE – Japanese Dance Drama at Fantasia
Dreams on Fire directed by Philippe McKie
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Showtime Releases Trailer for ‘UFO’ Docu-Series, Produced by J.J. Abrams
UFO, directed by Mark Monroe and Paul Crowder, from J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot and Glen Zipper [Showtime] Showtime released the trailer for UFO, the docu-series directed by Mark Monroe (Icarus) and Paul Crowder (Riding Giants), from J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot and Glen Zipper, premiering on Sunday, August 8 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
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RONNIE’S – Documentary on Ronnie Scott, Owner of Popular London Jazz Club Set for Release in 2022
Ronnie’s directed by Oliver Murray. Photo of Ronnie Scott / Greenwich Entertainment Greenwich Entertainment will release Ronnie’s, the documentary on the life of jazz musician and business owner Ronnie Scott that premiered at DOC NYC. Greenwich will release the film early next year.
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IN BALANCHINE’S CLASSROOM – Documentary on Ballet Choreographer George Balanchine Opens in September
George Balanchine teaching at the New York State Theater in Lincoln Center (circa 1964). Photo: Martha Swope. As seen in In Balanchine’s Classroom. A film by Connie Hochman. A Zeitgeist Films release in association with Kino Lorber. In Balanchine’s Classroom, the documentary film on famed ballet choreographer George Balanchine by Connie Hochman, will open at Film Forum in New York City on September 17, and in Los Angeles at Laemmle Royal, Playhouse 7 and Town Center on September 24. Other cities will follow.
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‘Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali’ Documentary on Extraordinary Friendship to Premiere on Netflix
Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali Directed by Marcus A. Clarke (Unsolved Mysteries, Rapture), Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali, a new documentary about legendary icons Malcom X and Muhammad Ali featuring never before seen archival footage will debut on Netflix on September 9.
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HOMEROOM Trailer. Peter Nicks’ Sundance Winning Documentary Follows Oakland High School’s Class of 2020
Homeroom by Peter Nicks | photo by Sean Havey. Hulu released the trailer for Sundance award-winning documentary Homeroom directed by Peter Nicks and executive produced by Ryan Coogler. The documentary premieres on Hulu and opens in select theaters Thursday, August 12.
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Personal Documentary OBAMA: IN PURSUIT OF A MORE PERFECT UNION Premieres on HBO [Trailer]
President Barack Obama Directed by Emmy® winner Peter Kunhardt, HBO’s three-part documentary, Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union chronicles the personal and political journey of President Barack Obama, as the country grapples with its racial history. Weaving together conversations with colleagues, friends and critics, and interspersed with his own speeches and news interviews, the series begins with Obama’s childhood and takes us through his perspective as the son of a white mother from Kansas and an African father, his spiritual formation by a generation of Black leaders, and his hopes for a more inclusive America. Through the story of one man irrevocably bound to the history of a country, Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union reflects on the country’s past and present national identity.
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Concert Documentary ROMEO SANTOS: KING OF BACHATA Debuts on HBO Max [Trailer]
Romeo Santos (dp) Directed by Charles Todd and Devin Amar, the documentary and concert Romeo Santos: King of Bachata and Romeo Santos: Utopia Live From MetLife Stadium, debuts Friday, July 30 on HBO Max.
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Rodrigo Reyes’ Tribeca Winning Documentary ‘499’ Sets August Release Date
499 directed by Rodrigo Reyes 499, the fourth feature film by Mexican-American director Rodrigo Reyes explores the brutal legacy of colonialism in contemporary Mexico.
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Action-Thriller YAKUZA PRINCESS starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Masumi Opens in September
Yakuza Princess starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Masumi Yakuza Princess, a violent action-thriller film from director and co-writer Vicente Amorim opens in theaters and On Demand on Friday, September 3rd, 2021.
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Neon to Release A CHIARA, Best European Film Winner at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight
A Chiara directed by Jonas Carpignano Neon will release Jonas Carpignano’s A Chiara, which won the Europa Cinemas Label as Best European film in the Directors’ Fortnight section at Cannes. The film was written by Jonas Carpignano and stars Carmela Fumo, Claudio Rotolo and Swamy Rotolo.
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THE EAST Trailer. Dutch War Film starring Martijn Lakemeyer Set for Release in August
The East directed by Jim Taihuttu Directed by Jim Taihuttu, the Dutch war film The East (De Oost) starring Martijn Lakemeyer, Marwan Kenzari, Jonas Smulders will be released in the U.S. everywhere on August 13th, 2021.