Category Archives: Film Festivals

January 15, 2020 · 12:01 PM

2020 Sundance Docs in Focus: HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY: THE REN & STIMPY STORY

HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY: THE REN & STIMPY STORY | Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Chris Gore

HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY: THE REN & STIMPY STORY
Ron Cicero and Kimo Easterwood explore the groundbreaking animated series and its controversial creator.

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January 14, 2020 · 3:02 PM

2020 Sundance Docs in Focus: THE GO-GO’S

THE GO-GO’S | Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Lynn Goldsmith

THE GO-GO’S
Alison Ellwood revisits the history of the 1980s pop phenomenon band.

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January 14, 2020 · 2:12 PM

New York Jewish Film Festival 2020: Documentary Overview

FOUR WINTERS: A STORY OF JEWISH PARTISAN RESISTANCE AND BRAVERY IN WWII

Festival:
The 29th New York Jewish Film Festival

Dates:
January 15-28

About:
This collaboration between Film at Lincoln Center and The Jewish Museum presents 9 documentary features among its 20 new feature offerings. Continue reading →

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January 14, 2020 · 1:31 PM

2020 Sundance Docs in Focus: GIVING VOICE

GIVING VOICE | Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Jonathon Narducci

GIVING VOICE
James D Stern and Fernando Villena explore the impact of playwright August Wilson through an annual monologue competition for high school students.

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January 14, 2020 · 12:01 PM

2020 Sundance Docs in Focus: THE DISSIDENT

THE DISSIDENT | Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Jamal Khashoggi

THE DISSIDENT
Bryan Fogel investigates the shocking murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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January 13, 2020 · 3:02 PM

2020 Sundance Docs in Focus: DISCLOSURE: TRANS LIVES ON SCREEN

DISCLOSURE: TRANS LIVES ON SCREEN | Courtesy of Sundance Institute

DISCLOSURE: TRANS LIVES ON SCREEN
Sam Feder explores the representation of transgender lives in film and television.

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January 13, 2020 · 1:31 PM

2020 Sundance Docs in Focus: ASSASSINS

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ASSASSINS
Ryan White investigates the bizarre story behind the assassination of the half-brother of Kim Jong-un.

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Documentary Premieres
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