Films

REVOLUTION RENT, Documentary on First Production of Musical ‘Rent’ in Cuba Debuts on HBO

“Revolution Rent” directed by Andy Señor Jr. and Victor Patrick Alvarez

The documentary Revolution Rent, directed by Andy Señor Jr. and Victor Patrick Alvarez, follows Señor Jr. to Cuba, where he is tasked with directing a stage production of the Tony^® and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, “Rent,” the country’s first Broadway musical produced by an American company in more than 50 years. Returning to his exiled parents’ homeland, Señor Jr. embarks on a personal journey, exploring his Cuban heritage and his family’s complex relationship to the country they love. Revolution Rent debuts Tuesday, June 15 (9:00–10:30 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO in celebration of the 25^th anniversary of the iconic musical’s Broadway premiere.

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PORT AUTHORITY Trailer. Martin Scorsese Produced Trans Love Story Stars Leyna Bloom, Fionn Whitehead

Port Authority starring Leyna Bloom, Fionn Whitehead and McCaul Lombardi

Momentum released the official trailer for the indie film Port Authority starring Leyna Bloom, Fionn Whitehead and McCaul Lombardi. The film is the feature directorial debut of filmmaker Danielle Lessovitz with Martin Scorsese as an executive producer.

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THE GIG IS UP Trailer. Shannon Walsh’s Documentary Explores the Gig Economy

The Gig Is Up (Dogwoof)

Here is the first teaser trailer for the The Gig Is Up, Shannon Walsh’s documentary feature film on the gig economy.

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UNDINE Trailer. German Drama Film Starring Paula Beer and Franz Rogowski Opens in US Theaters in June

Franz Rogowski as “Christoph” and Paula Beer as “Undine” in Christian Petzold’s UNDINE. Courtesy of IFC Films.

IFC Films released the trailer for the German drama film Undine written and directed by award-winning filmmaker Christian Petzold (Barbara, Phoenix, Transit), starring Paula Beer (Transit, Frantz) and Franz Rogowski (Transit). Undine which premiered in competition in the 2020 Berlin Film Festival opens in theaters and VOD on June 4, 2021.

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EMILY @ THE EDGE OF CHAOS Trailer, Hilarious, Scientific Look at Life with Humorist Emily Levine

Emily @ the Edge of Chaos

Kino Lorber released the trailer for the offbeat film Emily @ the Edge of Chaos, a hilarious, scientific look at life with comic-philosopher Emily Levine. Directed by Wendy Apple; and written and starring Emily Levine, the film opens May 7 in select theaters and virtual cinemas nationwide.

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FACELESS Trailer – Jennifer Ngo’s Intimate Portrayal of Four Young Protestors in Hong Kong Premieres at Hot Docs

Faceless directed by Jennifer Ngo

The new teaser trailer debuted today for the documentary Faceless directed by Jennifer Ngo which will have its world premiere at the 2021 Hot Docs Canadian International Film Festival on Thursday, April 29, 2021.

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AMERICAN TRAITOR: THE TRIAL OF AXIS SALLY Trailer. Drama Starring Al Pacino and Meadow Williams Gets May Release Date

American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally

Vertical Entertainment released the official trailer for the drama film American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally starring Al Pacino, Meadow Williams, Mitche Pileggi, Thomas Kretschmann, Lala Kent. The film is based on the true story of Mildred “Axis Sally” Gillars, who became known as the voice of Nazi propaganda targeted to American troops during WWII.

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Watch New PINK SKIES AHEAD Trailer. Jessica Barden, Mary J. Blige, Devon Bostick, Star in Coming-of-age Indie Film

Pink Skies Ahead, written and directed by New York Times best-selling author Kelly Oxford

MTV released a new trailer for the indie film, Pink Skies Ahead, starring Jessica Barden, Mary J. Blige, Devon Bostick, and Marcia Gay Harden set to premiere commercial-free on Saturday, May 8 at 9:00PM ET/PT on MTV with a simulcast on Pop TV.

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Watch First Teaser Trailer for ‘You Are Not A Soldier’ Brazilian Doc Premiering at Hot Docs

You Are Not A Soldier

The first teaser trailer debuted today for the new documentary feature film You Are Not A Soldier – a powerful, ground-zero account of survival, fatherhood, life, and death – which will have its world premiere at the upcoming Hot Docs Festival’s “Systems Down” section.

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History Channel Sets Premiere Date for ‘Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre’ Documentary

African Americans taken to the Brady Theater during the 1921 Tulsa Race Riots

The new two-hour documentary “Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre” will premiere on the The History Channel on Sunday, May 30 at 8PM ET/PT.

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‘My Heart Can’t Beat Unless You Tell It To’ Trailer. Tribeca Fest Horror Film to Open in Theaters in June

My Heart Can’t Beat Unless You Tell It To

Dark Sky Films released the trailer for the horror/thriller film My Heart Can’t Beat Unless You Tell It To from filmmaker Jonathan Cuartas set to open in theaters and VOD/digital platforms on June 25th. The film starring Patrick Fugit, Ingrid Sophie Schram, Owen Campbell was an official selection of the previously cancelled 2020 Tribeca Film Festival, and will now have a special screening at this year’s 2021 Tribeca Festival on June 12th.

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‘The Boy from Medellin’ Official Trailer. Reggaeton Superstar J Balvin Prepares for Homecoming Concert Amid Political Unrest

The Boy From Medellín

Amazon Studios released the official trailer for The Boy from Medellín, Matthew Heineman’s latest documentary on Colombian reggaeton singer Jose Alvaro Osorio Balvin aka J Balvin preparing for his 2019 homecoming concert. The documentary which had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, debuts globally on Prime Video on May 7th, 2021.

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