Apple TV+ announced a new documentary series that will chronicle the life and career of two-time NBA Hall of Famer and cultural icon Earvin “Magic” Johnson.
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New Concert Documentary CAROLE KING & JAMES TAYLOR: JUST CALL OUT MY NAME in the Works
Carole King & James Taylor: Just Call Out My Name CNN Films and HBO Max are partnering on a new concert documentary feature about the creative partnership of renowned music artists Carole King and James Taylor. Directed by Frank Marshall, the documentary titled Carole King & James Taylor: Just Call Out My Name will premiere on CNN and stream on HBO Max.
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Kristen Stewart to Receive Spotlight Award, Actress at Palm Springs International Film Awards
Spencer starring Kristen Stewart Kristen Stewart will receive the Spotlight Award, Actress for her performance in Spencer at the Palm Springs International Film Awards on January 6, 2022 at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with the Palm Springs International Film Festival running through January 17, 2022.
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‘Lead Me Home’ Trailer – Jon Shenk and Pedro Kos Captures Homeless Experience in Netflix Short Doc
“Lead Me Home” by Jon Shenk and Pedro Kos Netflix debuted the official trailer for Lead Me Home, the documentary short film by Jon Shenk and Pedro Kos that captures the homeless experience.
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‘Citizen Ashe’ Trailer. Documentary Explores Legacy of Tennis Legend Arthur Ashe
Citizen Ashe by Samuel D. Pollard and Rex Miller Magnolia Pictures released the official trailer for Citizen Ashe, the documentary on the tennis legend Arthur Ashe charting how he navigated between a conservative sports culture and the activist politics of the Civil Rights movement. Directed by Rex Miller and Sam Pollard, the documentary premiered at the 2021 Telluride Film Festival, and will open in theaters on December 3rd, 2021.
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‘Swan Song’ Trailer – Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Glenn Close Star in Emotional Drama
Swan Song starring Mahershala Ali Apple released the official trailer for Swan Song, starring two-time Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Glenn Close, Golden Globe winner Awkwafina and Adam Beach. Written and directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Benjamin Cleary, the film will world premiere at the 2021 AFI Fest, followed by the release in theaters and streaming on Apple TV+ on December 17th 2021.
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‘The Power of the Dog’ Official Trailer. Benedict Cumberbatch and Kirsten Dunst Star in Jane Campion’s Oscar Buzzed Drama
The Power of the Dog Netflix released the new official trailer for Jane Campion’s The Power of the Dog starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons and Kodi Smit-McPhee. The film won Campion the award for Best Director at this year’s 2021 Venice Film Festival.
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Brazil Oscar Submission ‘Private Desert’ to Open Hollywood Brazilian Film Festival 2021
Private Desert (Deserto Particular) directed by Aly Muritiba The 13th edition of the Hollywood Brazilian Film Festival will take place November 19-21, 2021, in Los Angeles. The festival will open with the North American Premiere of Aly Muritiba’s Private Desert (Deserto Particular). The film was selected as the official submission to represent Brazil for Best International Feature at the Oscars® and had its World Premiere in Venice where it won the People’s Choice Award. The Opening Night screening will take place at the Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills.
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‘We Are Conjola,’ ‘Castro Spies’ and ‘Inferno Without Borders’ Win Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2021 Awards
We Are Conjola by Anthony “Ash” Brennan The Melbourne Documentary Film Festival handed out the awards for the 2021 season, with We Are Conjola snagging the Feature Awards Supreme Feature Award, Castro Spies won the Best International Feature Award and Inferno Without Borders took the Audience Choice Award.
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Watch Trailer for A CHOICE OF WEAPONS: INSPIRED BY GORDON PARKS, Documentary on Famous Photographer Debuts on HBO
A Choice of Words: Inspired by Gordon Parks A Choice of Words: Inspired by Gordon Parks explores the enduring legacy of photographer, writer, composer, activist and filmmaker, Gordon Parks, and spotlights his visionary work and its impact on the next generation of artists. The film debuts Monday, November 15 (10:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT), commemorating Gordon Parks birthday (November 30) and will debut on HBO and be available to stream on HBO Max.
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Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast Leads Nominations for 2021 British Independent Film Awards
Belfast directed by Kenneth Branagh Belfast, Kenneth Branagh’s moving autobiographical tale of life as a young boy in Belfast in 1969 in the midst of the Troubles, lead the nominations for the 2021 British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) with 11 nominations, including a Best Actress nomination for Caitríona Balfe, Best Supporting Actress for Judi Dench, Best Supporting Actor for Ciarán Hinds and a Breakthrough Performance nomination for newcomer Jude Hill.
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International Film Festival Rotterdam 2021 Returns to In-Person Event + Reveals First Films
Memoria directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) announced the first confirmed titles for its 51st edition which takes place in Rotterdam from January 26 to February 6, 2022. The festival is planned as a physical event that celebrates the reunion of audiences, filmmakers, industry and press with a full festival program. As IFFR veterans including Apichatpong Weerasethakul and Tan Chui Mui return, there are world premieres for feature debuts by Alberto De Michele and David Easteal.