The Intercept has released a short documentary by reporter and filmmaker Stephanie Tangkilisan focused on the effects of the “Bronx 120” raid, the largest in New York City history, on the life and prospects of a young man named Kraig Lewis.
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Watch TROUBLE FINDS YOU, The Intercept Short Documentary on Largest Gang Raid in NYC’s History
One of the dozens of suspected gang members corralled in simultaneous early-morning raids is led into a police van in the Harlem neighborhood of New York, June 4, 2014. The indictment cites 103 people, roughly 30 of whom were already in jail, with two killings, 15 shootings, and a host of other crimes. (Robert Stolarik/The New York Times) via The Intercept
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Watch Clip from PICTURE CHARACTER, Documentary About Emoji, at 2019 Tribeca Film Festival
Picture Character. Rayouf Alhumedhi, creator of the hijab emoji, in Vienna. Just before its World Premiere on Saturday April 27 at the Tribeca Film, Picture Character, a documentary about emoji released the first look – a fascinating video clip from the film. In the clip, Rayouf Alhumedhi explains why she created the hijab emoji.
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Matt Walting’s Powerful Indie Drama JUST SAY GOODBYE Arrives in Theaters on May 10
Just Say Goodbye, directed by Matt Walting Just Say Goodbye from director Matt Walting is the impactful and unforgettable story of a young woman trying to save the life of her suicidal friend. From Leomark Studios, Just Say Goodbye opens in theaters on May 10.
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NBA All-Star Caron Butler and Parisa Dunn to Explore Racial Inequity in Cannabis Industry in THE GREEN DREAM
THE GREEN DREAM, with producer Parisa Dunn producing alongside NBA All-Star, author and TV personality, Caron Butler. Filmmaker Parisa Dunn who co-produced the award-winning human rights feature DESERT DANCER, starring Freida Pinto, has teamed with NBA All-Star, author and TV personality, Caron Butler, known for his legacy with The Miami Heat and L.A. Lakers as well as his passion for U.S. justice system reform on the new documentary THE GREEN DREAM
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Congrats: Mila Zuo Wins 2019 Oregon Media Arts Fellowship Award
Mila Zuo This year’s Oregon Media Arts Fellowship given each year to filmmakers who have shown a commitment to the moving image arts and pushing their practice with new and engaging work was awarded to Mila Zuo.
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Jim Jarmusch’s THE DEAD DON’T DIE to Open The Overlook Film Festival 2019 + See Lineup
THE DEAD DON’T DIE The 2019 Overlook Film Festival will open with the US Premiere of Jim Jarmusch’s latest THE DEAD DON’T DIE starring Adam Driver and Tilda Swinton, and close with Sundance midnight breakout THE LODGE, the English-language debut of Austrian directors Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala, directors of the acclaimed GOODNIGHT, MOMMY.
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Cannes Classics 2019 Lineup Includes 50th Anniversary Screening of EASY RIDER
Dennis Hopper and Peter Fonda in Easy Rider A Midnight Screening of The Shining presented by Alfonso Cuarón, the 50th Anniversary of Easy Rider with Peter Fonda in attendance, are among highlights of the lineup of Cannes Classics program at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival. Other highlights include the 25th anniversary screening of La Cité de la peur, Luis Buñuel in the spotlight with three films, the attendance of Lina Wertmüller, the Grand Prix of 1951 Vittorio De Sica’s Miracle in Milan, a final salute to Milos Forman, and the first Japanese animated film in color, the World Cinema Project.
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NY Indian Film Festival 2019 to Feature 32 Films, Special Spotlight of Gurinder Chadha’s BLINDED BY THE LIGHT
Blinded By The Light by Gurinder Chadha For their 19th year of celebrating Independent, art house, alternate, and diaspora films from the Indian subcontinent, the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) will feature 32 films including 29 narrative, 3 documentary and 32 short films.
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Seattle International Film Festival 2019 Adds Indigenous Focus + Films by Indigenous Directors
Sgaawaay K’uuna (Edge of the Knife) Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) has added a comprehensive Indigenous focus to its 45th annual festival including a collection of narrative and documentary features all made by Indigenous directors; along with the fifth 4th World Indigenous Media Lab, a workshop and hands-on training for emerging and mid-career Indigenous artists; a kickoff celebration of Indigenous-made short films and filmmakers; a complimentary screening at Seattle Central Library; and a traveling shorts package themed Doing the Work!
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Watch Michael Gallagher’s Heartfelt Tragicomedy FUNNY STORY Trailer
Funny Story From director Michael Gallagher comes Funny Story a heartfelt tragicomedy you never saw coming that teaches us about the destructive power of narcissism, the healing power of forgiveness, and the dangers of doing karaoke after drinking enough tequila.
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Mammoth Lakes Film Festival 2019 to Open with IN FABRIC + Unveils Film Lineup
In Fabric The Mammoth Lakes Film Festival (MLFF) returns for the fifth edition, from May 22 through 26, at venues across Mammoth Lakes.
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UK Premiere of Documentary DIEGO MARADONA to Open Sheffield Doc/Fest
DIEGO MARADONA Sheffield Doc/Fest will open the 26th edition on Thursday June 6, with the UK premiere of the much anticipated Diego Maradona, directed by Asif Kapadia, with over 500 hours of footage from Maradona’s personal archive.