what (not) to doc

Coming to theatres today, Friday, November 25:
THE CORRIDORS OF POWER

Director:
Dror Moreh

World Premiere:
Telluride 2022

Select Festivals:
DOC NYC, AFI Fest

About:
A deep dive into the three decades of American foreign policy since the fall of the Berlin Wall, a period of almost constant war and mass killing.

New to OVID this week:
MOUNTAIN

Director:
Jennifer Peedom

World Premiere:
Sydney 2017

Select Festivals:
CPH:DOX, London, Melbourne, New Zealand, Helsinki, Tallinn Black Nights, Hamptons

About:
A meditation on the allure of mountains.

I previously wrote about the doc here.

Coming to theatres tomorrow, Friday, November 25:
FREEDOM ON FIRE: UKRAINE’S FIGHT FOR FREEDOM

Director:
Evgeny Afineevsky

World Premiere:
Venice 2022

Select Festivals:
Toronto, DOC NYC, Hamptons, Mill Valley, Ji.hlava, Tokyo, Budapest, Stockholm

About:
Depicting the horrible realities of the unprovoked war against Ukraine instigated by Vladimir Putin through personal stories of those whose lives were turned upside down by eight years of conflict.

Coming to HBO Max today, Thursday, November 24:
LOVE, LIZZO

Director:
Doug Pray

World Premiere:
HBO Max (November 2022)

About:
The multi-platinum artist gets candid about body positivity, self-love, and recognizing Black women for their contributions.

Coming to VOD today, Thursday, November 24:
DECONSTRUCTING KAREN

Director:
Patty Ivins Specht

World Premiere:
Hot Docs 2022

Select Festivals:
Mill Valley, Hot Springs Doc

About:
You’re invited to the dinner of a lifetime, where white women sit down to wine, a meal, and a radically honest conversation about racism.

New to DVD this week:
LOVE, CHARLIE

Director:
Rebecca Halpern

World Premiere:
Chicago 2021

Select Festivals:
Florida, Seattle, San Diego, St Louis

About:
The rise and fall of chef Charlie Trotter, who revolutionized American cuisine and paved the way for today’s celebrity chefs.

New to DVD this week:
KAEPERNICK & AMERICA

Director:
Tommy Walker, Ross Hockrow

World Premiere:
Seattle 2022

Select Festivals:
Tribeca, Traverse City, Montreal Black

About:
An exploration of the political hysteria around the enigmatic quarterback’s fateful decision to protest, putting him at the center of an ever-exploding culture war.

Coming to DVD today, Tuesday, November 22:
THE BOOK KEEPERS

Director:
Phil Wall

World Premiere:
Austin 2020

Select Festivals:
Napa Valley, Savannah, Chagrin Doc, DocUtah

About:
A father and son crisscross the country to fulfill a dying wish, ensure a legacy, and find solace after tragic personal loss.