Amazon Studios has acquired filmmaker Matthew Heineman’s The Boy from Medellín, an in-depth look into the life of Colombian-born superstar J Balvin. The documentary will world premiere at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival.
Films
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Prince of Reggaeton – J Balvin Documentary “The Boy From Medellín” Acquired by Amazon
The Boy From Medellín
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Madeleine Sims-Fewer and Dusty Mancinelli’s VIOLATION to World Premiere at Toronto Film Festival
VIOLATION directed by Madeleine Sims-Fewer and Dusty Mancinelli Secrets, carnality, violence, revenge and the merciless spell of the natural world all hover over an ostensibly carefree family get-together in Violation, part of the Midnight Madness program at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival.
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Tsai Ming-liang’s Cannes Winner THE HOLE Sets US Release Date
The Hole directed by Tsai Ming-liang’s Tsai Ming-liang’s The Hole (in Mandarin with English subtitles), winner of the FIPRESCI Prize at Cannes Film Festival, and Golden Hugo at Chicago International Film Festival, will have its virtual theatrical release in the US, opening at the Film at Lincoln Center in New York City on August 28, followed by other cities including the Laemmle Theaters in Los Angeles on September 11.
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Martha Elcan’s Emotional Short Film LADIES MOST DEJECT Competes at Richmond International Film Festival
Ladies Most Deject The award-winning dramatic short film “Ladies Most Deject,” directed by Martha Elcan, will compete at the upcoming Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF) which will run September 8 – 13, 2020. It will be part of the festival’s Narrative Shorts Block II and will be virtually screened beginning on September 8.
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Watch Trailer for SPONTANEOUS, Katherine Langford Stars in Weird High School Comedy
Spontaneous starring Katherine Langford Paramount released the trailer for Brian Duffield’s Spontaneous, an outrageous coming-of-age love story set in a high school where students are inexplicably blowing up. Starring Katherine Langford (“Cursed,” “13 Reasons Why”), Charlie Plummer (“Looking for Alaska,” Words on Bathroom Walls), Yvonne Orji (“Insecure,” Night School), and Hayley Law (“Riverdale”), with Rob Huebel (“Transparent”) and Piper Perabo (“Penny Dreadful: City of Angels”), this satirical comedy will be available for Premium Video-On-Demand and for Digital purchase on October 6.
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Watch First Trailer For Viggo Mortensen’s FALLING, Intense Family Drama Starring Lance Henriksen, Laura Linney
FALLING directed by Viggo Mortensen The new trailer debuted for Actor Viggo Mortensen’s directorial debut, Falling, an intense intimate drama about a son’s relationship with his aging father. The film, also starring Viggo Mortensen, along with Lance Henriksen, Terry Chen, Sverrir Gudnason, Hannah Gross, Laura Linney, and Grady McKenzie explores the fractures and contrasts that make up a modern family.
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Watch Premiere Episode of Showtime Docu-Series LOVE FRAUD for Free Ahead of Its On-Air Premiere
Love Fraud Showtime released the premiere episode of its new docu-series Love Fraud early for free online sampling, on streaming platforms and on demand. The series is executive produced and directed by Emmy winners and Academy Award(R) nominees Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady.
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Watch Trailer for JIMMY CARTER: ROCK & ROLL PRESIDENT, Part-Rockumentary, Part-Presidential
[JIMMY CARTER ROCK & ROLL PRESIDENT] Jimmy Carter and Willie Nelson White House Staff Photographer, Courtesy of Jimmy Carter Library Greenwich Entertainment released the official trailer for Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President, described as Part-rockumentary, part-presidential portrait, that traces how rock music helped propel Jimmy Carter to the White House and played in his life and work.
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Michael Dweck And Gregory Kershaw’s Sundance Documentary THE TRUFFLE HUNTERS Opens In Theaters for Christmas
The Truffle Hunters Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw’s documentary The Truffle Hunters which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, will be released in theaters on December 25, 2020 via Sony Pictures.
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Documentary Films on Jazz Icons Ella Fitzgerald and Count Basie Set For September Release
Ella Fitzgerald (Ella Fitzgerald: Just One Of Those Things) and Count Basie (Count Basie: Through His Own Eyes) This fall, Eagle Rock Entertainment will celebrate the legacy of two jazz music icons, with the release of the documentary films Ella Fitzgerald: Just One Of Those Things and Count Basie: Through His Own Eyes. These documentary films will be available on digital formats on September 11.
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Tayler Montague’s IN SUDDEN DARKNESS Set During 2003 NYC Blackout Receives NY Premiere at New York Film Festival
In Sudden Darkness Tayler Montague’s debut short film In Sudden Darkness, set during 2003 NYC blackout, will receive its NY premiere at the 2020 New York Film Festival, in the Currents section (Program #8: New York Stories). The film will also receive its international premiere at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival, and had its world premiere at the 2020 Blackstar Film Festival.
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Switzerland Submits MY LITTLE SISTER in Oscar Race for Best International Feature Film
My Little Sister (Schwesterlein) The film My Little Sister (Schwesterlein) directed by Stéphanie Chuat and Véronique Reymond has been submitted by Switzerland to represent the country in the International Feature Film category for the 93rd Academy Awards. The film starring Nina Hoss, Lars Eidinger, along with legendary Swiss actress Marthe Keller celebrated its world premiere in Competition at the 2020 Berlin International Film Festival.