Coming to VOD today, Tuesday, November 10: WESTERN
Bill Ross and Turner Ross’ look at life on the border had its world premiere at Sundance this year, where the brothers won a special award. The doc has also screened at Nantucket, Hot Docs, San Francisco, Full Frame, Sarasota, Dallas, Ashland, Maryland, and Montclair, among others.
I profiled the doc before Sundance here.
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The second thematic section returning to DOC NYC for another year wraps up today’s 2015 preview: Jock Docs focuses on sports-themed films. Continue reading
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Coming to DVD tomorrow, Tuesday, November 10: CAPTIVATED: THE TRIALS OF PAMELA SMART
Jeremiah Zagar’s look back at an infamous televised trial made its debut at Sundance last year. The film also screened at Nantucket, Hot Docs, Sarasota, True/False, and Full Frame, among other events.
My pre-Sundance doc profile may be found here.
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My DOC NYC preview continues with the first of several thematic sidebars that proved so popular last year, we’ve brought them back for 2015: Centerstage puts the spotlight on performers. Continue reading
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This week’s DOC NYC 2015 preview opens with the first day of DOC NYC PRO signature series the Insiders Conference on Monday, November 16: Show Me the Money, a day-long focus on funding. All of the Insiders Conference DOC NYC PRO sessions include access to the new PRO Lounge, begin with morning bagels and coffee from 9:15-10:00am, and conclude with Happy Hours from 5:00-6:00pm. Continue reading
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This week’s DOC NYC preview closes out with the fourth of our four new thematic sections: Behind the Scenes, which features films about filmmaking. Continue reading
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The third of four new thematic sections begins today’s DOC NYC preview: Doc Eat Doc puts the spotlight on restaurants and food culture. Continue reading
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DOC NYC 2015’s weekend DOC NYC PRO programming on Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15 includes several Masterclasses, allowing documentary filmmakers and curious film lovers an inside look into the creative process. Continue reading
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Today’s DOC NYC preview continues with another new section: The Wild Life explores the connection between animals and humans. Continue reading
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The first of several new thematic program strands is up next in my DOC NYC preview: Modern Family looks at alternative conceptions of family and community. Continue reading
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