Coming to DVD tomorrow, Tuesday, October 15:
THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING
Director:
Tom Donahue
World Premiere:
Toronto 2018
Select Festivals:
DOC NYC, Hamptons, Chicago, Martha’s Vineyard, Napa Valley, Stockholm, Miami, Thessaloniki Doc, Docville, Riverrun, Edinburgh
About:
An investigation into the entertainment industry’s long-running problem with gender discrimination.
I previously wrote about the doc here.
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Coming to VOD tomorrow, Tuesday, October 15:
RUDEBOY: THE STORY OF TROJAN RECORDS
Director:
Nicolas Jack Davies
World Premiere:
London 2018
Select Festivals:
DOC NYC, IDFA, CPH:DOX, Doc’n’Roll, Glastonbury, Thessaloniki Doc
About:
The history of the pioneering label that popularized Jamaican music in the UK and beyond.
The film screened as part of DOC NYC, for which our program notes read:
During the late 1960s and early 70s, London’s Trojan Records label became one of the most influential record companies in history. By tapping into Jamaican migration to England, the label became a force in spreading ska, rocksteady, and reggae. Rich interviews with colorful characters reveal the stories behind beloved songs such as “Rudy, A Message to You,” “The Israelites,” and “You Can Get if You Really Want.” The film celebrates how immigration and innovation transformed popular culture.
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Coming to VOD tomorrow, Tuesday, October 15:
WORLDS OF URSULA K LE GUIN
Director:
Arwen Curry
World Premiere:
Sheffield 2018
Select Festivals:
DOC NYC, Ashland, Mill Valley, BendFilm, Austin, Boston Sci-Fi, Berlin Sci-Fi, Sebastopol Doc, Belfast, Newport Beach
About:
An intimate portrait of the pioneering author.
I previously wrote about the doc here.
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Coming to PBS’s POV tonight, Monday, October 14:
THE FEELING OF BEING WATCHED
Director:
Assia Boundaoui
World Premiere:
Tribeca 2018
Select Festivals:
Hot Docs, BlackStar, Camden, Glasgow, Double Exposure, GlobeDocs, Chicago, Woodstock, Milwaukee, Human Rights Watch London, Movies That Matter, Freep, CAAMFest
About:
A personal investigation of FBI surveillance of a Muslim American community.
I previously wrote about the doc here.
Filed under Documentary, Film, Recommendations, Releases
Coming to theatres for one-night only via Fathom Events tonight, Friday, October 11:
SKID ROW MARATHON
Director:
Mark Hayes
World Premiere:
Santa Barbara 2017
Select Festivals:
Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Big Sky Doc, Napa Valley, Salem, Ashland, Woods Hole, Heartland, Boulder
About:
A Los Angeles superior court judge begins a running club to help motivate marginalized people on Skid Row.
After visiting Skid Row’s Midnight Mission, Judge Craig Mitchell organizes a running club, believing the regular routine and physical benefits would leave a bigger impact on the lives of those who participate, the homeless, formerly incarcerated, and people struggling with addiction. As further motivation, he promises a free trip to an international marathon for those who stick it out and stay clean. Aiming for inspiring territory, and generally achieving the goal, director Mark Hayes follows Mitchell and profiles several of the runners, who demonstrate what the activity means to them – though not without some serious setbacks.
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Coming back to theatres today, Friday, October 11:
EMANUEL
Director:
Brian Ivie
World Premiere:
Bentonville 2018
Select Festivals:
DOC NYC
About:
The aftermath of the church shooting in Charleston.
I previously wrote about the doc here.
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Coming to Fuse tomorrow, Friday, October 11:
DON’T BE NICE
Director:
Max Powers
World Premiere:
Hot Docs 2018
Select Festivals:
AFI Docs, Palm Springs, Urbanworld, Bushwick, Black Harvest, Brisbane, Guelph, Vail
About:
The Bowery Slam Poetry Team prepares for the national championships.
I previously wrote about the doc here.
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Coming to theatres tomorrow, Friday, October 11:
THE GIFT: THE JOURNEY OF JOHNNY CASH
Director:
Thom Zimny
World Premiere:
SXSW 2019
Select Festivals:
CPH:DOX, Telluride, Nashville, Belfast, Melbourne, New Zealand, Mill Valley
About:
An oral history of and tribute to the legendary country musician.
Taking on a subject as storied as the Man in Black, director Thom Zimny wisely pares things back, opting for an intimate reflection that is largely told from Johnny Cash’s own perspective. While fellow musicians like Emmylou Harrison, Dwight Yoakum, and Bruce Springsteen and family members like daughter Rosanne Cash offer their appreciation for the man and his work, they are left unseen, with the film’s visuals instead reflecting evocative period footage and photos. At the heart of the film is Cash himself recounting his own story, and, further, the significance of the 1968 concert he gave at Folsom Prison. Zimny artfully and comprehensively conveys the scope of Cash’s life, including the demons he battled, and, of course, incorporating a remarkable amount of music, making this a must-see for fans of the artist.
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Coming to OVID.tv today, Wednesday, October 9:
MISS KIET’S CHILDREN
Directors:
Peter Lataster and Petra Lataster-Czisch
Premiere:
IDFA 2016
Select Festivals:
CPH:DOX, True/False, DOXA, Munich Dok.Fest, Thessaloniki Doc, Melbourne Doc, Goteborg, St Louis
About:
A portrait of a Dutch grade school class made up of refugee children.
I previously wrote about the doc here.
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Coming to PBS’s Nature today, Wednesday, October 9:
THE SERENGETI RULES
Director:
Nicholas Brown
Premiere:
Tribeca 2018
Select Festivals:
CPH:DOX, Hamptons, Jackson Hole, Bergen, Maui, Vancouver, Global Peace,
About:
Scientists explore the impact of keystone species on ecosystems.
I previously wrote about the doc here.
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