The powerful documentary Use of Force: The Policing of Black America examines police brutality against people of color and explores a path forward to address this critical issue. The full-length film narrated and co-produced by Hip Hop Legend Chuck D, directed and written by Cary Grant Jr. premieres on January 14, 2022 on Peacock.
Netflix released the trailer for The Tinder Swindler, the docuseries on Shimon Hayut, who, posing as a wealthy, jet-setting diamond mogul, wooed women online then conned them out of millions of dollars. Now some victims plan for payback.
Netflix released the official trailer for Neymar: The Perfect Chaos, the new documentary series on Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, one of the most famous, highly paid and controversial athletes in the world. Directed by David Charles Rodrigues, the docuseries debuts on Netflix on January 25, 2022.
The San Diego Film Critics Society (SDFCS) named The Power of the Dog, the Best Picture of 2021, along with awarding Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay to Jane Campion.
The 7th edition of Final Girls Berlin Film Festival (FGBFF), Berlin’s premier showcase of horror films made by women* and non-binary filmmakers returns for their full program of feature films, short blocks, talks by international horror specialists, and a retro screening. In addition to the live in-person line-up, FGBFF, running February 3 – 6th, 2022, will offer most of their short film programs online for worldwide on-demand access during the festival.
HBO Sports and NFL Films takes a unique look at the life of the four-time Super Bowl Champion and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback in the documentary Terry Bradshaw: Going Deep. Directed by award-winning documentarian Keith Cossrow of NFL Films, the special, which combines Bradshaw’s distinctive stage show with a revealing interview and rare archival footage, debuts Tuesday, February 1 (9:00-10:15 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max.
Neon has released the official trailer for The Worst Person In The World (Verdens Verste Menneske), the Norwegian dark romantic comedy-drama film starring Renate Reinsve, Anders Danielsen Lie and Herbert Nordrum.
IFC Films released via Indiewire the official trailer for Catch the Fair One, the Tribeca Film Festival audience award-winning sex-trafficking thriller starring real-life professional boxer, Kali “K.O.” Reis along with Daniel Henshall, Tiffany Chu, Michael Drayer, Shelito Vincent, Lisa Emery, Kimberly Guerrero, and Kevin Dunn. Directed by Josef Kubota Wladyka, the film will open in theaters and on VOD on February 11.
Here is the official trailer for The Long Night, the horror film starring Scout Taylor-Compton, Nolan Gerard Funk, Deborah Kara Unger, Jeff Fahey. Directed by Rich Ragsdale, the film will open in select theaters and will be available digitally on Friday, February 4, 2022.
Dark Star Pictures released the official trailer for Alone With You, the psychological horror film starring Emily Bennett (King of Knives), Emma Myles (“Orange Is the New Black”), Dora Madison (“Friday Night Lights”) and Barbara Crampton (You’re Next). Directed by Bennett and Justin Brooks in their feature film debut, the film premiered at Fantastic Fest and opens in select theaters on February 4, 2022 and On Digital / On Demand on February 8, 2022.
The Chicago Indie Critics announced the winners of their sixth annual film awards and after leading the field with nine nominations, The Power of the Dog emerged as the top winner with three CIC awards. The Netflix western drama won for Best Studio film and earned three trophies for Jane Campion, one as a producer of the film and the other two for her direction and adaptation of Thomas Savage’s novel.
The Beaufort Film Society announced the Official Selections for the 2022 Beaufort International Film Festival (BIFF), which takes place Feb. 22-27, 2022 in Beaufort, S.C. The 2022 edition will feature 10 World Premieres and an additional 42 films that will make their South Carolina debuts.