One hundred fifty-nine features have been submitted for consideration in the Documentary Feature category for the 92nd Academy Awards®. Films submitted in the Documentary Feature category may also qualify for Academy Awards in other categories, including Best Picture.
The award winning documentary – PBS FRONTLINE presents On The President’s Orders co-directed by James Jones and Olivier Sarbil, offers alarmingly close, intimate access to the harsh battle for the streets and soul of the Philippines. With bold and unflinching imagery, this cinematic new documentary which has captivated festival audiences worldwide will be making it’s US Theatrical release opening in New York October 4th and LA October 18th as well as nationwide PBS Broadcast in October.
The 30 Anniversary of the Human Rights Watch Film Festival in New York City will showcase 13 timely and provocative films, from June 13 to 20, 2019. As racism and xenophobia continue to rise within the highest echelons of power, this year’s festival presents cinematic works that expose and humanize cases of legalized and legitimized oppression of the disenfranchised that demand the world’s attention.