Netflix and Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions released the trailer for the new documentary “Becoming,” an intimate look into the life of former First Lady Michelle Obama. Becoming will be available May 6 on Netflix.
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Netflix Releases Trailer for BECOMING, Documentary on Former First Lady Michelle Obama
First Lady Michelle Obama speaks at the comedy show celebrating the 75th anniversary of the USO and the 5th anniversary of the Joining Forces initiative at Joint Base Andrews near Washington, D.C., May 5, 2016. DoD photo by E.J. Hersom
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Shudder SURPRISE Drops Indigenous Zombie Thriller BLOOD QUANTUM
Blood Quantum directed by Jeff Barnaby In light of widespread cinema closures as result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Shudder has rerouted from their planned Spring release for Blood Quantum from writer & director Jeff Barnaby (Rhymes for Young Ghouls) and in a surprise move the film will roll-out on all Shudder platforms on April 28th at Midnight EST.
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2020 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival Canceled Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Actor Casey Affleck at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival Karlovy Vary International Film Festival has decided to cancel this year’s edition in light of the Czech government’s ongoing coronavirus measures and the ‘complicated worldwide situation today.’
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Showtime Releases Trailer for Sports Doc BASKETBALL COUNTY: IN THE WATER, Exec Produced by Kevin Durant
Basketball County: In The Water Showtime released the official trailer for the upcoming sports documentary film Basketball County: In The Water, executive produced by NBA star Kevin Durant premiering Friday, May 15 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Showtime. Basketball County: In The Water examines how Durant’s hometown of Prince George’s County, Md., has recently produced more elite basketball players than anywhere else in the world.
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Legal Thriller THE COLLINI CASE Based on the International Bestseller Drops Trailer + Release Date
The Collini Case The gripping thriller The Collini Case follows a young lawyer who stumbles upon a vast conspiracy while investigating a brutal murder case. Directed by Marco Kreuzpaintner (Summer Storm), the award-winning drama will be released on June 5, 2020.
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Sundance Horror Film RELIC Starring Emily Mortimer Gets July Release Date
Relic starring Emily Mortimer, Bella Heathcote, Robyn Nevin IFC Midnight will release writer/director Natalie Erika James’ feature debut Relic starring Emily Mortimer, Bella Heathcote, Robyn Nevin that world premiered at Sundance Film Festival. The film, hailed as “a fresh and terrifying twist on the notorious haunted-house tale” will be released on July 10, 2020 in theaters and on demand / digital rental.
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Youtube Launches FREE We Are One: A Global Film Festival Partnering with Major Film Festivals
Annecy International Animated Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Tribeca Film Festival
Tribeca is partnering with YouTube to launch We Are One: A Global Film Festival, an unprecedented 10-day digital film festival exclusively on YouTube, to present festival programming for free to audiences around the world. Set to begin on May 29 on YouTube.com/WeAreOne, the festival will feature programming curated by the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival, Guadalajara International Film Festival, International Film Festival & Awards Macao (IFFAM), Jerusalem Film Festival, Mumbai Film Festival (MAMI), Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, Locarno Film Festival, Marrakech International Film Festival, New York Film Festival, San Sebastian International Film Festival, Sarajevo Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival, Sydney Film Festival, Tokyo International Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, and more.
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Tribeca 2020: Shira Haas Stars in ASIA, Ruthy Pribar’s Debut Narrative Feature
ASIA directed by Ruthy Pribar In Asia, the debut narrative feature from director Ruthy Pribar world premiering at the down-sized 2020 Tribeca Film Festival, Shira Haas, star of the Netflix series Shtisel and Unorthodox, plays 17-year-old Vika, daughter of single mother Asia played by Alena Yiv. Vika’s deteriorating health urges Asia to finally find her voice as a mother and to embrace and cherish their time together.
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Greenwich Entertainment to Release DESERT ONE, Barbara Kopple’s Documentary on 1980 Iranian Hostage Crisis
DESERT ONE directed by Barbara Kopple Greenwich Entertainment will release the HISTORY documentary “Desert One” directed by two-time Academy Award® winner Barbara Kopple (“Harlan County USA” and “American Dream”) that premiered to rave reviews at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival. The documentary film recounts the April 24/25, 1980 thrilling attempt to rescue 52 US citizens who were taken hostage by Iranian revolutionaries in Tehran. Following Greenwich’s theatrical release, “Desert One” will be broadcast on HISTORY.
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Hot Docs 2020: Watch Trailer for Mexican Documentary THINGS WE DARE NOT DO
Things We Dare Not Do (Cosas que no hacemos) Things We Dare Not Do (Cosas que no hacemos), the second feature film by Mexican director and cinematographer Bruno Santamaría and executive produced by Academy Award-winner Laura Poitras and Charlotte Cook, will have its world premiere in the World Showcase section at the 2020 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.
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Tribeca 2020: Watch Trailer for Documentary THE STATE OF TEXAS VS. MELISSA
THE STATE OF TEXAS vs. MELISSA “If Melissa had had a fair trial, she would not be on death row.
– Sabrina Van Tassel, Director
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Full Frame Documentary Film Festival Hands Out 2020 Jury Awards
Mayor directed by David Osit The 24th Annual Full Frame Documentary Film Festival which was cancelled amid COVID-19 public health and safety concerns still handed out jury awards to the official films selected for the festival. The top prize, Reva and David Logan Grand Jury Award was presented to Mayor directed by David Osit. This captivating portrait of life in Palestine under Israeli occupation follows Musa Hadid, the Christian mayor of Ramallah, over the course of his second term as he navigates civic responsibilities in a volatile political climate.