AFI DOCS, the American Film Institute’s documentary film festival will honor filmmaker Dawn Porter as the 2021 Charles Guggenheim Symposium honoree.
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ALL LIGHT, EVERYWHERE Trailer. Fascinating Documentary Explores Human Biases and Policing
All Light, Everywhere by Theo Anthony | photo by Corey Hughes. The official trailer debuted for All Light, Everywhere, the documentary film directed by Theo Anthony on the history of police body cameras, weapons, policing and justice. The film, winner of the Sundance 2021 Special Jury Prize for Nonfiction Experimentation opens in theaters on June 4th.
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CENSOR Trailer. Sundance Horror Film Stars Niamh Algar
Niamh Algar appears in Censor directed by Prano Bailey-Bond. Magnet Releasing debuted the official trailer for the horror film Censor, directed by Prano Bailey-Bond and starring Niamh Algar, Nicholas Burns, Vincent Franklin, Sophia La Porta, Adrian Schiller along with Michael Smiley. The film which premiered in the Midnight section at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, opens in theaters on June 11th, 2021 and on demand on June 18th, 2021.
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Fantasia Film Festival 2021 Unveils First Wave of Films
AGNES directed by Mickey Reece Fantasia International Film Festival announced the first wave of programming for its upcoming 25th edition, set to run from August 5 – 25, 2021 as a virtual event accessible to audiences across Canada.
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Derek Jeter Documentary Series ‘The Captain’ to Premiere on ESPN in 2022
Derek Jeter (DP) A multi-part documentary series that will tell the story of Derek Jeter, one of the greatest icons in modern sports and reveal the man behind the icon is slated to premiere on ESPN and ESPN+ in 2022.
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Jennifer Abbott’s ‘The Magnitude of All Things’ Wins Audience Award at DocLands Documentary Film Festival
Jennifer Abbott’s ‘The Magnitude of All Things’ After ten days of virtual and in-person screenings at the Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center, the 2021 DocLands Documentary Film Festival ended with the awards ceremony. The 2021 DocLands Audience Favorite Award went to Jennifer Abbott for her deeply intimate and thought-provoking feature-length documentary The Magnitude of All Things.
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‘Polański, Horowitz. Hometown’ with Roman Polański will Open 61st Krakow Film Festival
Roman Polański and Ryszard Horowitz in “Polański, Horowitz. Hometown” dir.ected by Mateusza Kudła, Anna Kokoszka-Romer The international premiere of the film “Polański, Horowitz. Hometown” by Mateusz Kudła and Anna Kokoszka-Romer will open the 61st Krakow Film Festival on May 30th. The film featuring director Roman Polański and his friend, world-famous photographer Ryszard Horowitz is described as a colorful story about childhoods, friendship, the common Jewish fate of the protagonists and about Krakow. Polański, Horowitz. Hometown will be presented in the Polish competition of this year’s Festival.
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Jon Stewart’s 9/11 Documentary ‘No Responders Left Behind’ to Launch on discovery+
Jon Stewart (Photo by SharpShooter, DP) discovery+ will premiere the documentary No Responders Left Behind that follows 22-time Primetime Emmy award-winner and former host of The Daily Show, Jon Stewart, first responder and 9/11 social activist, John Feal and FDNY hero, Ray Pfeifer, in their fight to get health benefits and compensation for 9/11 first responders. The film directed by Rob Lindsay, will stream on discovery+ globally this September.
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‘The World to Come’ Starring Katherine Waterston and Vanessa Kirby will Open International Film Festival Rotterdam 50th Edition
Vanessa Kirby and Katherine Waterston in The World to Come The World to Come by Norwegian filmmaker and actress Mona Fastvold opens the 50th edition of the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) on Wednesday June 2. The European premiere of Japanese animation Poupelle of Chimney Town by director Hirota Yusuke closes the festival on Sunday June 6.
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CHANGING THE GAME Trailer. Timely Hulu Documentary on Transgender High School Athletes
Changing the Game – Mack Beggs wrestling for the Texas girls State Championship. Photographer: Turner Jumonville Hulu released the official trailer for Changing The Game, Emmy award-winning filmmaker Michael Barnett’s timely sports documentary focusing on transgender inclusion in sports. The documentary will be available on Hulu on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.
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GRACE AND GRIT Trailer. Mena Suvari and Stuart Townsend Star in Indie Drama Based on Ken Wilber’s Book
“Grace and Grit” starring Mena Suvari and Stuart Townsend. Here is the official trailer for the indie drama film Grace and Grit, starring Mena Suvari and Stuart Townsend. Written and directed by Sebastian Siegel, the film is based on the book of the same name by psychologist Ken Wilber.
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Paul McCartney Documentary ‘McCartney 3,2,1’ Featuring Rick Rubin Premieres on Hulu
Sir Paul McCartney performs onstage at Olimpiyskiy Arena December 14, 2011 in Moscow, Russia. — Photo by mazzzur (DP) All six episodes of the new documentary series “McCartney 3,2,1” featuring intimate and revealing examinations of musical history from two living legends, Paul McCartney and super producer Rick Rubi premieres Friday, July 16, on Hulu.