Category Archives: Sundance

January 20, 2020 · 12:01 PM

2020 Sundance Docs in Focus: MAŁNI – TOWARDS THE OCEAN, TOWARDS THE SHORE

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MAŁNI – TOWARDS THE OCEAN, TOWARDS THE SHORE
Sky Hopinka presents a poetic reflection on indigenous language, myths, and the spirit world.

Festival Section:
New Frontier
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January 20, 2020 · 10:30 AM

2020 Sundance Docs in Focus: BLKNWS

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BLKNWS
Kahlil Joseph creates a unique news broadcast through a distinctly affirmative black lens.

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New Frontier
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January 17, 2020 · 3:02 PM

2020 Sundance Docs in Focus: SOME KIND OF HEAVEN

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SOME KIND OF HEAVEN
Lance Oppenheim profiles residents of America’s largest retirement community.

Festival Section:
NEXT
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January 17, 2020 · 1:31 PM

2020 Sundance Docs in Focus: VIVOS

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VIVOS
Ai Weiwei reveals the tragic cost of Mexican human rights abuses.

Festival Section:
Documentary Premieres
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January 17, 2020 · 12:01 PM

2020 Sundance Docs in Focus: ON THE RECORD

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ON THE RECORD
Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering investigate sexual assault in the music industry.

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Documentary Premieres
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January 16, 2020 · 2:12 PM

On DVD: THE PRICE OF EVERYTHING

New to DVD this week:
THE PRICE OF EVERYTHING

Director:
Nathaniel Kahn

Premiere:
Sundance 2018

Select Festivals:
Nantucket, True/False, CPH:DOX, Provincetown, New Zealand, Jerusalem, Melbourne, Athens, Adelaide

About:
A privileged look into the intersection of high art and commerce.

My pre-Sundance profile of the doc may be found here.

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January 16, 2020 · 1:31 PM

2020 Sundance Docs in Focus: REBUILDING PARADISE

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REBUILDING PARADISE
Ron Howard chronicles the fate of a town caught in the November 2018 Camp Fire.

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Documentary Premieres
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January 16, 2020 · 12:01 PM

2020 Sundance Docs in Focus: OKAVANGO: RIVER OF DREAMS (DIRECTOR’S CUT)

OKAVANGO: RIVER OF DREAMS (DIRECTOR’S CUT) | Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Beverly Joubert

OKAVANGO: RIVER OF DREAMS (DIRECTOR’S CUT)
Dereck Joubert and Beverly Joubert explore the natural wonder of the southern African river delta ecosystem.

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Documentary Premieres
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January 15, 2020 · 3:02 PM

2020 Sundance Docs in Focus: NATALIE WOOD: WHAT REMAINS BEHIND

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NATALIE WOOD: WHAT REMAINS BEHIND
Laurent Bouzereau revisits the life and career of the three-time Oscar-nominated actress.

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January 15, 2020 · 1:31 PM

2020 Sundance Docs in Focus: MISS AMERICANA

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MISS AMERICANA
Lana Wilson presents a revealing look at acclaimed pop star Taylor Swift.

Festival Section:
Documentary Premieres
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