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Storytellers share personal tales of growing up, reading from their old diaries.
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Indie Episodic
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2018 Sundance Docs in Focus: THE MORTIFIED GUIDE
Storytellers share personal tales of growing up, reading from their old diaries.
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2018 Sundance Docs in Focus: AMERICA TO ME
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Steve James explores the intersection of race and educational achievement in this expansive yet intimate docuseries following a year in a diverse suburban Chicago-area high school.
Festival Section:
Indie Episodic
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On TV: THE FORCE
Coming to PBS’s Independent Lens this coning Monday, January 22:
THE FORCE
Director:
Peter Nicks
Premiere:
Sundance 2017
Select Festivals:
DOC NYC, CPH:DOX, True/False, Full Frame, Seattle, Human Rights Watch, BAMcinemaFest, Melbourne, Cleveland, San Francisco, Sarasota
About:
An immersion into the beleaguered Oakland Police Department as it attempts to reform its scandal-ridden image.
I profiled the doc before Sundance here.
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2018 Sundance Docs in Focus: WILD WILD COUNTRY
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Chapman Way and Maclain Way revisit an Indian spiritual community’s attempt to take over a small Oregon town in this gripping docuseries.
Festival Section:
Special Events
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2018 Sundance Docs in Focus: THE TRADE
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Matthew Heineman examines America’s opioid epidemic through multiple perspectives in the chain, from growers to law enforcement.
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Special Events
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2018 Sundance Docs in Focus: THE KING
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Eugene Jarecki reflects on the rise and fall of America through the story of Elvis Presley.
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Special Events
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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.
Festival Section:
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.
Festival Section:
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.
Festival Section:
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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