Month: January 2021
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A-DOC: ASIAN AMERICAN DOCUMENTARY NETWORK AND OPEN YOUR EYES & THINK MF TEAM UP TO CELEBRATE A HISTORIC YEAR FOR ASIAN AMERICAN DOCUMENTARY AWARDS CONTENDERS
A-DOC: ASIAN AMERICAN DOCUMENTARY NETWORK AND OPEN YOUR EYES & THINK MF TEAM UP TO CELEBRATE A HISTORIC YEAR FOR ASIAN AMERICAN DOCUMENTARY AWARDS CONTENDERS A-DOC http://bit.ly/adoc-youtubeOYEATMF https://bit.ly/39u0iua ABOUT: A-DOC:ASIAN AMERICAN DOCUMENTARY NETWORKA-Doc is a national network that works to increase the visibility and support of Asian Americans in the documentary field. Asian American documentary filmmakers…
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Legendary Canadian Musician & Author Greg Godovitz Remains an Open Book When it Comes to Tales of the Road with Release of Up Close And Uncomfortable— Available Now!
Legendary Canadian musician and author Greg Godovitz, based in Toronto, continues to be an open book with the release of his new book, Up Close And Uncomfortable — available now! As a member of Fludd, Godovitz held eight Top 10 hits — including SOCAN Hall of Fame inductees with over 100,000+ airplays a-piece,“Cousin Mary,” “Brother…
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CENTER FOR ASIAN AMERICAN MEDIA (CAAM) IN ASSOCIATION WITH MTV DOCUMENTARY FILMS PRESENTS -FINDING YINGYING DIRECT BY-JIAYAN “JENNY” SHI
Yingying Zhang, was a 26-year-old Chinese student, who comes to the U.S. to study. In her detailed and beautiful diaries, the aspiring young scientist and teacher is full of optimism, hoping to also be married and a mother someday. Within weeks of her arrival, Yingying disappears from the campus. Through exclusive access to Yingying’s family…
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Leamington’s Singer/Songwriter FRANCINE HONEY Drops Emotional New Single, “I’m Coming Home”
Leamington’s Singer/Songwriter FRANCINE HONEY Drops Emotional New Single, “I’m Coming Home” Watch “I’m Coming Home” via YouTube Here Ahead of the release of her fourth studio album, Unfinished Business, veteran Leamington, ON’s singer/songwriter Francine Honey has released a brand-new single, “I’m Coming Home” — available now. The emotional, three minute-spanning tune follows the bilingual Ontarian musician’s…
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Florida’s Genre-Bending Shoegaze x Punk x Synthy Dream-Popsters MORNING TRIPS Pave the Way for “My Parade”
“A tall glass of nostalgia, with a killer beat and plenty of unique, experimental sounds” — Pastel Wasteland “Moving melodies that are so dreamy and so emotional at the same time” — American Pancake “Alt indie-pop at its most coolest” — Janglepophub “Fun indie vibes” — AAA Backstage Florida’s Genre-Bending Shoegaze x Punk x Synthy…
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Princess of Everything’ Bif Naked Shares New Single, “Broke into Your Car” — Available Now!
Filed Under Crimes of Passion… ‘Princess of Everything’ Bif Naked Shares New Single, “Broke into Your Car” — Available Now! Song Lands Ahead of the Multi-Gold & Platinum Selling Rock Star’s Forthcoming Album, CHAMPION Watch “Broke into Your Car” via YouTube Here (Credit: Coco and Kensington Photography) “This is a love song, even though it makes…
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Director David Midell (NightLights) has been nominated for the “Someone to Watch Award” Independent Spirit Award honor in connection with his feature film, The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain
Chicago-bred writer/director David Midell (NightLights) has been nominated for the “Someone to Watch Award” Independent Spirit Award honor in connection with his feature film, The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain, it was announced this morning by Film Independent, the sanctioning body for The Independent Spirit Awards. Midell’s nomination comes in the “Someone To Watch” category, which…
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THE ALLIANCE OF WOMEN FILM JOURNALISTS (AWFJ)ANNOUNCES THE 2020 EDA AWARD NOMINEES
THE ALLIANCE OF WOMEN FILM JOURNALISTS (AWFJ)ANNOUNCES THE 2020 EDA AWARD NOMINEES “NOMADLAND” RECEIVES MOST NODS WITH NOMINATIONS IN NINE CATEGORIES INCLUDING BEST FILM, BEST DIRECTOR FOR CHLOE ZHAO AND BEST ACTRESS FOR FRANCES MCDORMAND “ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI” RECEIVES NODS IN EIGHT CATEGORIES INCLUDING BEST FILM, BEST DIRECTOR FOR REGINA KING AND BEST ENSEMBLE ADDITIONAL…
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Banned When First Released in the ‘40s, Toronto’s TREVOR OWEN Offers His Take on Hal David’s Swingin’ Single, “Horizontal” — Available Now!
Banned When First Released in the ‘40s, Toronto’s TREVOR OWEN Offers His Take on Hal David’s Swingin’ Single, “Horizontal” — Available Now! The veteran Toronto-based musician Trevor Owen has just released his latest single, “Horizontal” — available now! Though the groovy two minute-spanning number was released as Owen’s latest single, it’s actually a cover of…
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AWARD WINNING DOCUMENTARY – “SOFTIE” DIRECTED BY SAM SOKO
“A marvel of narrative storytelling…”-Filmmaker Magazine“A compelling act of defiance”“a powerful and personal election biopic… as intimate as it is brave”-The Film Stage“…tremendous film”-The Times (UK) “…RIVETING!” – VarietyBoniface “Softie” Mwangi has long fought injustices in his country as a political activist. Now he’s taking the next step by running for office in a regional Kenyan…
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Artist Gabriel Vargas has released an emotive version of the Tea Party hit, “Heaven Coming Down” — available now!
As a follow up to the successful single “Silent Waves,” emerging international artist Gabriel Vargas has released an emotive version of the Tea Party hit, “Heaven Coming Down” — available now! First released by the Canadian band in 1999 where it reached #1 on International charts, Vargas has breathed new life into the song with…
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Artist -Kele Fleming has just released her latest single, “The Latest Meme” — available now.
Canadian singer/songwriter and pop artist Kele Fleming has just released her latest single, “The Latest Meme” — available now. Existential lyrics like “10 years on / So much is gone / Am I more weathered?” and “Age of distraction / What’s the attraction?” make it clear that Kele (pronounced Kelly) wrote this surprisingly upbeat and…
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“HUMAN NATURE”-The Story Of CRISPER.The Most Important Scientific Discovery Of The 21st Century
HUMAN NATURE is currently streaming on NETFLIX ABOUT HUMAN NATUREHUMAN NATURE is a provocative exploration of the biggest tech revolution of the 21st century—and it isn’t digital, it’s biological. CRISPR has given us unprecedented control over the basic building blocks of life and opens the door to curing diseases, reshaping the biosphere, and designing our own children.…
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Melanie? “Be Careful With My Heart” her latest single — available now!
There’s no question about it: Canadian blues rocker Melanie? says “Be Careful With My Heart” in this, her latest single — available now! Adding to her 500,000+ streams and counting, the new bluesy pop ballad is chocked full of emotion, tasty guitar leads and a simple, yet groovy bass line. It’s all par for the…
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“HUNGER WARD”-On The Frontlines Of Hunger In Yemen DIRECTED BY SKYE FITZGERALD
Filmed from inside two of the most active therapeutic feeding centers in Yemen, HUNGER WARD documents two female health care workers fighting to thwart the spread of starvation against the backdrop of a forgotten war. The film provides an unflinching portrait of Dr. Aida Al Sadeeq and Nurse Mekkia Mahdi as they try to save the lives…
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“EDDY’S WORLD”-TOY INVENTOR EDDY GOLDFARB an inspirational portrait of 99 year-old working toy inventor!
EDDY’S WORLD is an inspirational portrait of 99 year-old working toy inventor – Eddy Goldfarb. Best known for the iconic Yakity Yak Teeth, he is the inventor of nearly 800 toys including Stompers, Vac-U-Form, Kerplunk and the Bubble Gun. Optimistic, creative and curious, he is an endearing storyteller who shares his philosophies of life and his…
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19th Annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival Back With FREE Virtually Streamed Performances-Winterfolk XIX is Set for February 19th & 20th ONLINE
Featuring Julian Taylor, Jack de Keyzer, Laura Fernandez, Mandy Goodhandy & MORE Toronto’s 19th Annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival Back With FREE Virtually Streamed Performances Winterfolk XIX is Set for February 19th & 20th ONLINE Winterfolk XIX Blues and Roots Festival Friday, February 19th — 7:00pm – 10:00pm Saturday, February 20th — 7:00pm –…
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DOCUMENTARY“BEDLAM” – DIRECTED BY DR. KEN ROSENBERG PRODUCED BY PETER MILLER<An intimate journey Into the America’s mental health crisis
BEDLAM is set in Los Angeles and is the first major documentary to explore the crisis in the care of severely mentally-ill citizens. Judge Songhai Armstead, Exec. Director, Alternatives to Incarceration Initiative/County of Los Angeles (Proposition J), George Gascon, LA County DA, The Honorable Patrick Kennedy, Dr. Jonathan E. Sherin, Director, LA County Dept. of Mental…
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“PANDEMIC19” A Film by Yung Chang and Annie Katsura Rollins
PANDEMIC19 A Film by Yung Chang and Annie Katsura Rollins Executive Produced by Jean Tsien and Donald Young Audience Award Winner – Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival 2020 Special Jury Mention – Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival 2020 Winner – SPE Media Festival 2021 Official Selection – SFFILM Doc Stories 2020 “…a poignant document…this film feels alive…
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First Time Recorded Live in 40 Years: Bentwood Rocker Release Video Album
First Time Recorded Live in 40 Years: Bentwood Rocker Release Video Album First Up: “I’m Not Taken” & “Give Her An Inch” First at it in 1977, Peterborough and Belleville, ON’s outfit Bentwood Rocker continue to craft their legacy in the making with this, the first instalments of their new visual album — available now!…
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