Let Us Prey: A Ministry of Scandals, a new four-part docuseries exposing the predatory and insidious behavior within Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) Churches, and the struggles of survivors to find justice will premiere on Investigation Discovery. Featuring first-hand accounts from survivors, church defectors and activists, Let Us Prey offers crucial insight into the troubling culture within the IFB and the stronghold the churches have on its members.
Neon revealed the official trailer for Perfect Days, Wim Wenders latest drama film combining four short stories, starring Kōji Yakusho as a toilet cleaner. It was selected as the Japanese entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards.
Dances With Films returns to New York City for the second time, November 30-December 3, with a film lineup nearly three times the size of last year’s NYC debut. DWF alum Dylan K. Narang’s Tapawingo is the Opening Night selection, and Nicholas Gyeney’s psychological thriller The Activated Man will make its world premiere in the Closing Night slot.
Ryan Gosling seen in this year’s critically acclaimed cinematic standout, Barbie will receive the 16th annual Kirk Douglas Award For Excellence in Film at Santa Barbara International Film Festival. This marks the second time since the passing of screen legend Kirk Douglas that the honor will be awarded.
Netflix unveiled the official trailer for American Symphony, an intimate documentary on award-winning musician Jon Batiste. In this documentary, musician Batiste attempts to compose a symphony as his wife, writer Suleika Jaouad, undergoes cancer treatment.
Sony Pictures Classics debuted the trailer for official trailer for They Shot the Piano Player, the hybrid animated docudrama film on the disappearance and presumed murder of Brazilian pianist Francisco Tenório Júnior in 1976,
Alex Backes’ That’s Our Time took the Grand Jury Prize, and Callie Bloem and Christopher Ewing’s Bounce House won the Audience Choice at the inaugural American Cinematheque’s PROOF: Proof of Concept Film Festival.
HBO shared the official trailer for Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, a three-part documentary series on controversial self-proclaimed spiritual savior Amy Carlson, also known as “Mother God.”
Miguel Ángel Ferrer’s The Shadow of the Sun (La sombra del sol), an inspiring tale about two impoverished brothers who long for a better life, has been selected as Venezuela’s Official Oscar® submission
The European Film Academy revealed the nominees for the main categories of the 36th European Film Awards.
Dark Star Pictures revealed the official trailer for The Gravity, the gritty French sci fi thriller starring Jean-Baptiste Anoumon, Max Gomis, Steve Tientcheu, Oliver Rosemberg, Thierry Godard, and Hafsia Herzi.
Director-writer Nicki Micheaux’s “Summer of Violence,” the festival’s Centerpiece Film, won Best Picture at the 15th annual DTLA Film Festival. Rosemary Rodriguez, the director of the festival’s Opening Night Film, “Hail Mary,” was named Best Director, and the two films tied for Audience Favorite Award. “It’s Basic” by Marc Levin took the Best Documentary award.