discovery+ has acquired the Lily Topples the World, the winner of the 2021 SXSW Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary and winner of the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the 2021 San Francisco International Film Festival.
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SXSW Winning Documentary LILY TOPPLES THE WORLD to Premiere on discovery+
Lily Hevesh (Lily Topples The World) | Credit: Steve Price
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Watch Sierra Pettengill’s THE RIFLEMAN, Documentary Short on Radicalization of the NRA
The Rifleman directed by Sierra Pettengill Sierra Pettengill’s new documentary short The Rifleman, about the architect of the modern NRA is available to watch on Field of Vision, Vimeo, YouTube, and Facebook.
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‘Nail Bomber: Manhunt’ Trailer – Netflix Documentary Examines Race to Find Perpetrator of 1999 London Bombings
Nail Bomber: Manhunt (Netflix) Netflix released the trailer for the documentary Nail Bomber: Manhunt on the 1999 London bombings that targeted Black, Bangladeshi and gay communities, and the race to find the far-right perpetrator.
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Documentary on Chef Wolfgang Puck to Debut on Disney+ Following Tribeca Premiere
Wolfgang (Alex Berliner / AB images / Disney) Legendary chef Wolfgang Puck is the subject of the new documentary titled “Wolfgang,” premiering on Disney+ on Friday, June 25. The documentary film chronicles the inspiring true story of Wolfgang Puck, a man who survived a troubled childhood filled with a series of challenging obstacles and whose perseverance led him to become one of the most prolific chefs of our time and household name. “Wolfgang,” will be available to stream on Disney+ following its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on Saturday, June 12.
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‘The Card Counter’ Paul Schrader’s Revenge Thriller Starring Oscar Isaac, Tiffany Haddish Gets Fall Release Date
Paul Schrader’s “The Card Counter” starring Oscar Isaac Focus Features will release Academy Award® nominee Paul Schrader’s revenge thriller The Card Counter in the theaters on Friday, September 10, 2021.
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THE SPARKS BROTHERS Official Trailer. Edgar Wright’s Documentary Chronicles the Influential Pop Rock Band
The Sparks Brothers by Edgar Wright Focus Features released the official trailer for the documentary film The Sparks Brothers directed by Edgar Wright which opens in theaters on June 18, 2021.
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IFC Midnight will Release Horror Film ‘We Need To Do Something’ Premiering at Tribeca Fest
We Need To Do Something directed by Sean King O’Grady IFC Midnight is acquiring the horror film We Need To Do Something directed by Sean King O’Grady in his debut narrative feature and written by Max Booth III, based on his novella of the same name. The film stars Sierra McCormick (The Vast of Night), Vinessa Shaw (Hocus Pocus, Eyes Wide Shut), Pat Healy (Cheap Thrills, The Innkeepers), John James Cronin (NOS4A2), and newcomer Lisette Alexis.
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Apple and A24 to Release ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ Starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand
Academy Award winners Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand star in “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” the latest film from Academy Award winner Joel Coen. (Apple) Apple will partner with A24 to release the drama film “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” starring Academy Award winners Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand, directed by Academy Award winner Joel Coen. The film will be released in theaters worldwide later this year ahead of a global launch on Apple TV+.
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‘Muhammad Ali’ Ken Burns’ Documentary Series on Legendary Boxer to Premiere in September on PBS
Muhammad Ali. Muhammad Ali talks with the press after winning back the Heavyweight Championship for an unprecedented third time by beating Leon Spinks at the Super Dome in New Orleans, LA. September 15, 1978. Credit: Courtesy of Michael Gaffney Muhammad Ali, a new four-part documentary directed by acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns, will air on PBS September 19-22, 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET. The new series, which was in development for six years, was also written and co-directed by Sarah Burns and David McMahon, whose previous collaborations with Burns include The Central Park Five (2012), Jackie Robinson (2016) and East Lake Meadows: A Public Housing Story (2020).
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‘1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything’ Trailer. Innovative Docuseries Premieres on Apple TV+ on May 21
John Lennon and Yoko Ono are featured in “1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything,” (Apple TV+) Apple released the trailer for the innovative new docuseries “1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything,” directed by Danielle Peck and James Rogan. All eight episodes of this immersive exploration of the musicians and soundtracks that shaped the culture and politics of 1971 will premiere on Friday, May 21, exclusively on Apple TV+.
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DEAD PIGS, Cathy Yan’s Sundance Winning Social Satire Opens on May 13
Dead Pigs directed by Cathy Yan Cathy Yan’s feature film debut, Dead Pigs, winner of Special Jury Prize for Ensemble Acting at Sundance Film Festival opens via Metrograph’s virtual cinema on May 13, then nationally on May 28.
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SWEAT Trailer. Polish Drama Takes Shocking Look at Internet Celebridom
Sweat directed by Magnus von Horn MUBI released the trailer for the drama film Sweat, billed as “a shocking glimpse beneath the candy-colored surface of internet celebrity,” set to open in select theaters on June 18. The breakout second feature from writer-director Magnus von Horn, Sweat was an official selection of the 2020 Cannes Film Festival. Told with the pulse-pounding intensity of a thriller, this riveting drama exposes the real-life repercussions of our digital culture.