From the team behind HBO’s “If You’re Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast,” The Bronx, USA, debuting Wednesday, October 30 (9:00-10:25 p.m. ET/PT), follows producer George Shapiro as he returns to his hometown of the Bronx. Revisiting the streets, stores and memories of his childhood, Shapiro reflects on the singularity of the borough he grew up in and the close friendships he made there that have stood the test of time.
The Apollo, directed by Oscar(R) and Emmy(R) winner Roger Ross Williams (“Music By Prudence,” “Life Animated”), chronicles the legacy of New York City’s landmark Apollo Theater, covering the rich history of the storied performance space over its 85 years. What began as a refuge for marginalized artists emerged as a hallowed hall of black excellence and empowerment. In the film, Williams reflects on the struggle of black lives in America, the role that art plays in that struggle, and the part the Apollo Theater continues to play in the cultural conversation.
Martin Scorcese’s critically acclaimed “The Irishman” (Netflix) will open the 2019 Key West Film Festival, and the festival will close with Trey Edward Shults “Waves” (A24). Orlando-based director Stults will appear for a Q&A.
The critically-acclaimed documentary Queen of Lapa from directors Theodore Collatos and Carolina Monnerat will have its much-anticipated New York premiere as part of the documentary competition at the 31st edition of New Fest: New York’s LGBTQ Film Festival, taking place October 23 to 29.
In the shadow of a border wall, a new generation of Palestinian youth overcome obstacles through their love of the sport parkour in Hurdle , a new documentary that will have its New York Premiere at DOC NYC 2019.
The documentary IN BRIGHT AXIOM from director Spencer McCall (The Institute) will have its NYC Premiere at DOC NYC 2019 in the section: INVESTIGATIONS.
The documentary Healing from Hate: Battle For The Soul Of A Nation, directed by Peter Hutchison and featuring Frankie Meeink, Tony McAleer, Sammy Rangel, Christian Picciolini and Michael Kimmel will have its World Premiere at DOC NYC 2019 in the section: FIGHT THE POWER.
Thirty-two features have been submitted for consideration in the Animated Feature Film category for the 92nd Academy Awards®.
New Orleans native, 6-time Grammy winner and Academy Award® -nominated composer Terence Blanchard will be presented with a Career Achievement Award at the Closing Night of the 30th New Orleans Film Festival on October 23rd. Blanchard composed the music for HARRIET, the Closing Night Selection of the festival which tells the story of the renowned abolitionist Harriet Tubman.
Epic Pictures and DREAD released the new trailer for the bloody horror comedy Red Letter Day which opens in select cinemas on November 1st, and on VOD & Blu-Ray on November 5th
The 26th annual Austin Film Festival (AFF) will present Just Mercy as its Closing Night film on October 31, 2019, with screenwriter Andrew Lanham, UT Michener Graduate and 2016 AFF Screenwriter to watch in attendance. Lanham has also been recognized by AFF previously as 2010’s Drama Screenplay Competition winner for The Jumper of Maine.
Three more Irish premiere Galas have been added to the 64th Cork Film Festival, which runs from November 7 to 17. The Irish premiere of Feras Fayyad’s gripping film on war-torn Syria The Cave will be featured as the Documentary Gala, the Irish Gala is Aoife Crehan’s comedy-drama debut The Last Right, and the Family Gala is Disney’s long-awaited Frozen 2, ahead of its general release. This brings to five the number of Galas at this year’s festival, with Opening Gala Ordinary Love and Closing Gala The Other Lamb.