New to VOD via Amazon this week:
OKLAHOMA CITY
Director:
Barak Goodman
Premiere:
Sundance 2017
About:
A look back at the events which led to the 1995 terrorist bombing of the Oklahoma City Federal Building.
My pre-Sundance profile of the doc may be found here.
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Coming to Netflix today, Friday, February 10:
ABSTRACT: THE ART OF DESIGN
Director:
Morgan Neville
Premiere:
Sundance 2017
About:
A Netflix docuseries profiling the leading designers of today.
I profiled the series before Sundance here.
Filed under Documentary, Film, Film Festivals, Recommendations, Releases, Sundance
The Berlinale kicks off its 67th edition tomorrow, Thursday, February 9. Approximately 230 new features, as well as numerous shorts and retrospective works will unspool before the festival closes on Sunday, February 19, including nearly 80 doc features, with a selection of highlights noted below: Continue reading
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Earlier today, SXSW supplemented their main features announcement from last week with a number of additional film selections, including the reveal of their Shorts and VR programming. Following is the list of newly announced nonfiction features per section:
Documentary Spotlight:
MISSION CONTROL: THE UNSUNG HEROES OF APOLLO
Director: David Fairhead
At the heart of the Apollo program was the special team in Mission Control who put a man on the moon and helped create the future.
Festival Favorites:
DAVID LYNCH – THE ART LIFE
Director: Jon Nguyen
A film that deeply explores the experiences that shaped one of cinema’s most distinctive voices: David Lynch.
TROPHY
Director: Shaul Schwarz, Co-Director: Christina Clusiau
Endangered African species like elephants, rhinos, and lions march closer to extinction each year. TROPHY investigates the powerhouse businesses of big game hunting, breeding, and wildlife conservation.
THROUGH THE REPELLENT FENCE: A LAND ART FILM
Director: Sam Wainwright Douglas
Some fences don’t divide.
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Coming to VOD via YouTube Red tomorrow, Wednesday, February 8:
THIS IS EVERYTHING: GIGI GORGEOUS
Director:
Barbara Kopple
Premiere:
Sundance 2017
About:
A candid portrait of a YouTube star as she finds her true self.
I previously profiled the doc before Sundance here.
Filed under Documentary, Film, Film Festivals, Recommendations, Releases, Sundance
Coming to DVD today, Tuesday, February 7: CAMERAPERSON
Director:
Kirsten Johnson
Premiere:
Sundance 2016
Select Festivals:
DOC NYC, Nantucket, True/False, Miami, SXSW, New Directors/New Films, Full Frame, Sarasota, RiverRun, Nashville, Hot Docs, DOXA, San Francisco
Notable Recognition:
The doc was shortlisted for the Academy Awards.
About:
An acclaimed documentary cinematographer’s memoir through her camera lens.
I profiled the doc before Sundance here.
Filed under Documentary, Film, Film Festivals, Recommendations, Releases, Sundance
New to VOD via Microsoft today, Tuesday, February 7:
BECOMING MIKE NICHOLS
Director:
Douglas McGrath
Premiere:
Sundance 2016
Select Festivals:
Martha’s Vineyard, Berkshires
About:
An intimate exploration of the celebrated filmmaker’s early work.
I profiled the doc before Sundance here.
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Coming to PBS’s American Experience tomorrow, Tuesday, February 7:
OKLAHOMA CITY
Director:
Barak Goodman
Premiere:
Sundance 2017
About:
A look back at the events which led to the 1995 terrorist bombing of the Oklahoma City Federal Building.
My pre-Sundance profile of the doc may be found here.
Filed under Documentary, Film, Film Festivals, Recommendations, Releases, Sundance
New to VOD via Microsoft this week:
AUTHOR: THE JT LEROY STORY
Director:
Jeff Feuerzeig
Premiere:
Sundance 2016
Select Festivals:
Nantucket, True/False, Full Frame, San Francisco, DocAviv, Seattle, Sheffield, Sundance London, Provincetown, New Zealand, Sidewalk, BAMcinemaFest
About:
The true story behind one of the literary world’s biggest scandals.
My pre-Sundance profile of the film may be found here.
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Coming to Showtime tonight, Friday, February 3:
TRUMPED: INSIDE THE GREATEST POLITICAL UPSET OF ALL TIME
Directors:
Banks Tarver, Ted Bourne, and Mary Robertson
Premiere:
Sundance 2017
About:
An incisive look back at the unlikely, tragic ascendancy of Donald J Trump.
My pre-Sundance profile of the doc may be found here.
Filed under Documentary, Film, Film Festivals, Recommendations, Releases, Sundance
