Festival:
The 45th Seattle International Film Festival
Dates:
May 16-June 9
About:
This popular regional event includes approximately 70 feature docs as part of its lineup of more than 400 features and shorts. Continue reading
Category Archives: Film Festivals
Seattle 2019: Documentary Overview
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On DVD: APOLLO 11
Coming to DVD today, Tuesday, May 14:
APOLLO 11
Director:
Todd Douglas Miller
Premiere:
Sundance 2019
Select Festivals:
SXSW, True/False, Miami
About:
A revisitation of the historic manned space mission to the Moon through exclusive, immersive footage.
I profiled the doc before Sundance here.
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Cannes 2019: Documentary Overview
Festival:
The 72nd Cannes Film Festival
Dates:
May 14-25
About:
As in the past, nonfiction takes a backseat at Cannes, with only 13 documentaries among the more than 60 features presented, and only one doc between both autonomous sidebars. Continue reading
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On TV: WU-TANG CLAN: OF MICS AND MEN
Coming to Showtime tonight, Friday, May 10:
WU-TANG CLAN: OF MICS AND MEN
Director:
Sacha Jenkins
Premiere:
Sundance 2019
Select Festivals:
Tribeca, Hot Docs
About:
An exploration of the history and cultural significance of the influential hip-hop collective.
My pre-Sundance profile of the doc series may be found here.
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In Theatres: THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM
Coming to theatres today, Thursday, May 9:
THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM
Director:
John Chester
Premiere:
Telluride 2018
Select Festivals:
Sundance, DOC NYC, Toronto, Berlin, Miami, Hamptons, Napa Valley, AFI Fest, Palm Springs, Thessaloniki Doc, CPH:DOX, Sarasota, Sun Valley, Newport Beach, Montclair
About:
For over eight years, John and Molly Chester find ways to work with nature to establish a biodynamic farm.
I profiled the doc before Sundance here.
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EDOC 2019 Overview
Festival:
The 18th EDOC – Encuentros del Otro Cine
Dates:
May 8-19
About:
Nearly 60 new doc features screen in Quito, Guayaquil, and Cotacachi. Continue reading
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DOK.fest Munich 2019 Overview
Festival:
The 34th DOK.fest Munich
Dates:
May 8-19
About:
This long-running German nonfiction event presents approximately 140 new features. Continue reading
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On DVD: SCIENCE FAIR
Coming to DVD tomorrow, Tuesday, May 7:
SCIENCE FAIR
Directors:
Cristina Costantini and Darren Foster
Premiere:
Sundance 2018
Select Festivals:
SXSW, Edinburgh, Cleveland, New Zealand, Vancouver, Sun Valley, Portland, Provincetown
About:
A profile of participants in the world’s premier science fair.
My pre-Sundance profile of the doc may be found here here.
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In Theatres: ASK DR RUTH
photo by David Paul Jacobson
ASK DR RUTH
Director:
Ryan White
Premiere:
Sundance 2019
Select Festivals:
Hot Docs, Tribeca, San Francisco, Full Frame, Miami, IFF Boston, Miami Jewish
About:
A profile of the world-famous sex therapist and Holocaust survivor, Dr Ruth Westheimer.
My pre-Sundance profile of the doc may be found here.
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In Theatres & On VOD: KNOCK DOWN THE HOUSE
Coming to theatres and to Netflix tomorrow, Wednesday, May 1:
KNOCK DOWN THE HOUSE
Director:
Rachel Lears
Premiere:
Sundance 2019
Select Festivals:
SXSW, Hot Docs, True/False, Full Frame, Athena, Miami, San Francisco, Chicago Doc 10
About:
Four progressive political newcomers – including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez – seek to unseat entrenched incumbents.
I profiled the doc before Sundance here.
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