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Eugene Jarecki reflects on the rise and fall of America through the story of Elvis Presley.
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2018 Sundance Docs in Focus: THE KING
Eugene Jarecki reflects on the rise and fall of America through the story of Elvis Presley.
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2018 Sundance Docs in Focus: A THOUSAND THOUGHTS
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Sam Green and Joe Bini’s live documentary tells the story of acclaimed contemporary classical music ensemble Kronos Quartet.
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New Frontier
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2018 Sundance Docs in Focus: NARCISSISTER ORGAN PLAYER
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Against the backdrop of her provocative and inventive performance, Narcissister reflects on the personal impact of her mother’s illness and death.
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New Frontier
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2018 Sundance Docs in Focus: SCIENCE FAIR
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Cristina Costantini and Darren Foster profile participants in the world’s premier science fair.
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Kids
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2018 Sundance Docs in Focus: 306 HOLLYWOOD
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Elan Bogarín and Jonathan Bogarín conduct a creative archaeological exploration of their late grandmother’s home and possessions.
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Next
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Slamdance 2018: Documentary Overview
Festival:
The 24th Slamdance Film Festival
Dates:
January 19-25
About:
Just under 30 features screen at this scrappy event taking place during Sundance, including 10 documentaries. Continue reading
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2018 Sundance Docs in Focus: WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR?
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Morgan Neville explores the impact of the beloved children’s television show host on generations of viewers.
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Documentary Premieres
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2018 Sundance Docs in Focus: STUDIO 54
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Matt Tyrnauer revisits the meteoric rise and crushing fall of the legendary NYC nightclub.
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2018 Sundance Docs in Focus: ROBIN WILLIAMS: COME INSIDE MY MIND
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Marina Zenovich reveals the highs and lows of the late comedian/actor.
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Documentary Premieres
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On TV: TROPHY
Coming to CNN this Sunday, January 14:
TROPHY
Directors:
Shaul Schwarz and Christina Clusiau
Premiere:
Sundance 2017
Select Festivals:
SXSW,CPH:DOX, Full Frame, Dallas, Encounters, Jerusalem, Melbourne, Moscow, Sun Valley, Montclair
About:
An exploration of the complex intersections between wildlife conservation and big game hunting.
I profiled the doc before Sundance here.
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