Category: documentary
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FRAMING AGNES – Hot Docs 2022
Click here to view the trailer. The PREMIERE of FRAMING AGNES at Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival on MAY 1, 2022Story: The film follows a young trans woman named Agnes in the late 1950s, who participated in Harold Garfinkel’s gender health research at UCLA, to gain access to the gender affirming care she so willfully sought out. Her story was considered…
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World premiere of BEAUTIFUL SCARS, Musician Tom Wilson’s quest to uncover his true identity as a Mohawk man
CREAM FILMS’ STRANGER-THAN-FICTION FILM BEAUTIFUL SCARS REVEALS THE HIDDEN INDIGENOUS IDENTITY THAT ROCKED MUSICIAN TOM WILSON’S WORLD From Métis Director Shane Belcourt, The Documentary Will Have Its World Premiere Screening at Hot Docs on May 2 Run time: 87 minutes Premiere: May 2 5:15 PM Bell Lightbox 2 2nd Public: May 5 11:15 AM Bell Lightbox 2 Available for interviews: Shane Belcourt, Tom…
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The Friends Open Mind Sneak Preview, “Gratitude Revealed”
TUESDAY, MAY 107:00PM – 9:00PM PThttps://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=3061811b-ec0c-4728-b9c2-e184bdb18fa1&envId=p-zCrdL4cOz0CZBvCOF9r06Q&bbeml=tp-zCrdL4cOz0CZBvCOF9r06Q.j9jUKog4ktk2udz27h35xXg.rMI-wbysNk06azoPUrupukQ.l_0ukSf6m-kWfv8qQAfVG1wUCLA’s Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience Human Behavior and the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Board of Advisors in collaboration with the Jane and Terry Semel UCLA Healthy Campus Initiative, is proud to present an in-person SNEAK PREVIEW of GRATITUDE REVEALED, the new feature film from award-winning cinematographer, director, and producer, Louie…
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AWARD-WINNING DIRECTOR SHALINI KANTAYYA RETURNS TO HOT DOCS WITH TIKTOK, BOOM.
CANADIAN PREMIERE ON MONDAY, MAY 2 New film continues filmmaker Shalini Kantayya‘s engagement in the space where technology meets, amplifies, and opposes our humanity; Follows her acclaimed documentary feature Coded Bias SYNOPSIS – TIKTOK, BOOM. Dissecting one of the most influential platforms of the contemporary social media landscape, TikTok Boom examines the algorithmic, socio-political, economic, and cultural influences and impact of…
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Hot Docs world premiere “How Saba Kept Singing” Exec. produced by Hillary and Chelsea Clinton, David Wisnia’s final journey documented in this must see film
A Retro Report and HiddenLight Productions presentation, in association with Burnt Umber Productions Directed, Written and Produced by Sara Taksler Executive Produced by Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton Run time: 78 minutes World Premiere Hot Docs screening Sunday, May 1, 2022 @ 2:30pm ET at TIFF Bell Lightbox 1 Additional festival screenings as follows: Friday, May 6, 2022 @ 11:00 am…
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Handle With Care: The Legend of the Notic Streetball Crew and For Real@ Hot Docs 2022
HANDLE WITH CARE: THE LEGEND OF THE NOTIC STREETBALL CREW (Hidden Histories) is a feature documentary that follows the rise, fall, and rebirth of a diverse, youth streetball team who caught a lot of attention during an NBA-sponsored outdoor tournament in 2001. Driven by a twenty-year quest to finish their mixtape trilogy, this doc charts how the group of…
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STILL WORKING 9 TO 5 @ HOTDOCS 2022 Documentary Featuring Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin & Dabney Coleman.
Still Working 9 to 5 explores why workplace inequality is no laughing matter in the 40 years since the seminal comedy, 9 to 5, was released in 1980. Introducing New Duet of Original Theme Song 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton & Kelly Clarkson. The film 9 to 5 has taken its place in American…
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Save The Date – UCLA’s Open Mind Film Festival on 4/28
Thursday, April 28 at 5:00PM PTHosted by singer/songwriter Grace GaustadGenerously sponsored byThe Friars Charitable FoundationJoin us for short films on mental healthproduced by high school students anda conversation with Liz Laugeson, PhDDesired RealityWinston VerdultSt. Margaret’s Episcopal SchoolSan Juan Capistrano, CADressesNayan SarmaFlintridge Preparatory SchoolLa Canada Flintridge, CAEverything ChangesGrace RynersonViewpoint High SchoolWoodland Hills, CAI’m Right HereStella FifeGeffen AcademyLos…
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MIDWIVES a film written, directed and edited by Snow Hnin Ei Hlaing
Midwivesa film by Snow Hnin Ei Hlaing Canadian Premiere at Hot DocsA still from the film MidwivesShowtimes at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival:Sunday, May 1 – 8:15pm – Isabel Bader Theatre, TorontoThursday May 5 – 11:45am – Varsity 8, TorontoCanada-wide Online Streaming – begins Monday May 5, 9AM – for 5 days Tickets and More Info Here Midwives…
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The Art Of Silencea film by Maurizius Staerkle Drux International Premiere at Hot Docs
The Art Of Silencea film by Maurizius Staerkle Drux International Premiere at Hot DocsMarcel Marceau from the film The Art of SilenceShowtimes at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival:Monday, May 2 – 2:45pm – Cineplex Varsity 8, TorontoSunday, May 8 – 8:30pm – TIFF Bell Lightbox, TorontoFor 5 days beginning Tuesday, May 3, 9AM – Canada-wide Online Streaming Tickets…
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An Ode To End-Of-Life -Objects In SCRAP
SCRAPa film by Stacey Tenenbaum WORLD PREMIERE at HOT DOCSSunday, May 1 – 2:00pm – Isabel Bader Theatre, TorontoWednesday, May 4 – 11:00am – Cineplex Varsity 8, TorontoMonday, May 2 – Saturday, May 7 – Canada-wide Online StreamingTickets and More Info Here The journey of junk ends in some surprising destinations. Must a disposable society throw out its memories along…
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In The Eye Of The Storm: The Political Odyssey of Yanis Varoufakis Premiering at Hot Docs on April 30th
In The Eye Of The Storm: The Political Odyssey of Yanis Varoufakis follows Yanis’ personal journey from Academic to Politician to Whistleblower to Movement Builder. For a link to the series for editorial consideration, please respond to this email. I’ll ————————————————————–The Political Odyssey of Yanis VaroufakisSynopsis In the Eye of the Storm is a six-part documentary series…
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AWARD WINNING DIRECTOR AMY BENCH’S ACCLAIMED ANIMATED SHORT DOCUMENTARY MORE THAN I REMEMBER TO HAVE INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE AT HOT DOCS 2022 THIS MONTH IN TORONTO
WATCH THE TRAILER NOWhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QaH5lxRpU8 WORLD PREMIERE & AWARD WINNER AT 2022 SXSW FILM IN THE TEXAS SHORTS COMPETITION Praise for the Film “Disarmingly bold and breathtaking.” “Emotionally insightful.”“The film’s florid depiction of Mugeni’s escape arouses all the senses as if survival depended on it, placing one in her shoes as she flees.” – Stephen Saito, The Moveable Fest “Stunning.” “Shows the…
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VINCENT KELNER’S A TASTE OF WHALE TO BE RELEASED IN THEATERS & ON AMAZON & APPLE TV ON MAY 27
WATCH THE TRAILER NOW – JUST RELEASEDFirst seen on Variety. Los Angeles, CA – Greenwich Entertainment will release A Taste of Whale directed by Vincent Kelner (World Medicine) in North American theaters and on Amazon and Apple TV on Friday, May 27, 2022. The Warboys documentary will premiere at CPH:DOX in Copenhagen on March 29, 31 and April 3, before hitting the spring festival circuit. Every year,…
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A new documentary by Joséphine Bacon and Sarah Fortin
NITASSINAN in production Montreal, Tuesday, March 8, 2022 – Terre Innue and K-Films Amérique are thrilled to announce the start of production of the feature documentary Nitassinan directed by Joséphine Bacon andSarah Fortin (Nouveau-Québec), which will continue until the fall of 2022. Filmed across four seasons, the first images were shot last December. More than an attachment to our territory, the Innu live a filial relationship…
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Oscar nominated documentary about Black Deaf High School athletes for your consideration (Canadian filmmaker)
Audible is a cinematic and immersive coming of age documentary following Maryland School for the Deaf high school athlete Amaree McKenstry and his gay best friend as they face the pressures of senior year and grappling with the realities of venturing off into the hearing world. Amaree and his teammates take out their frustrations on the…
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JAPANESE POP SENSATION “ARASHI” RELEASES FINAL CONCERT FILM ANNIVERSARY TOUR 5×20 FILM ‘RECORD OF MEMORIES’ EXCLUSIVELY IN AMC THEATRES ACROSS THE US FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY MARCH 22 – THROUGH PICTUREHOUSE and GAGA CORPORATION
JAPANESE POP SENSATION “ARASHI” RELEASES FINAL CONCERT FILMANNIVERSARY TOUR 5×20 FILM ‘RECORD OF MEMORIES’EXCLUSIVELY IN AMC THEATRES ACROSS THE US FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY MARCH 22 THROUGH PICTUREHOUSE and GAGA CORPORATION FEBRUARY 23, 2022 (Los Angeles, CA) Picturehouse is set to release the pre-hiatus final concert film of the wildly popular Japanese pop sensation, ARASHI, exclusively…
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Never Whisper Justice, Old Spice, and Stride, Inc. Team Up to Provide a Free Digital Learning Course to More Than 200,000 Students, 400+ School Districts, and 7,000+ Teachers Nationwide through the Award Winning Documentary BLACK BOYS
Never Whisper Justice and Old Spice Partner on BLACK BOYS Film Featured At Brand Storytelling 2022A Sanctioned Event of Sundance Film Festival Partnership Extends Beyond Documentary And Will Provide Free Digital Learning Course To 200K+ students, 400+ school districts, and 7,000+ Teachers Nationwide LOS ANGELES, FEBRUARY 18, 2022 Never Whisper Justice, Old Spice, and Stride, Inc. are teaming…
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Sundance Short HALLELUJAH and World Premiere of Short FIVE—Digital Screening Available Nationwide In celebration of Black History Month
“” HALLELUJAH Continues Festival Campaign After World Premiere at Sundance and FIVE World PremieresWHAT:HALLELUJAH screens at TBFF after its impressive debut at Sundance. Billed as a “traumedy,” HALLELUJAH is a deft, beguiling clash between darkness and light. After being stuck with the guardianship of their annoying, bookworm nephew, two brothers in Compton, California, must decide if…
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“CaribbeanTales Rolls Out ” “CaribbeanTales Black Incubator and Studio Access Project
ROLLS OUT “CaribbeanTales Black Incubator and Studio AccessProject” CaribbeanTales Inc., founded by award winning filmmaker and Academy member, Frances-Anne Solomon, announces the launch of the “CaribbeanTales Black Incubator and Studio Access Project” (CTBISAP). This new project is a production and knowledge-based incubator designed to build capacity in the Black Canadian Film industry and provide an opportunity for Black Canadian filmmakers to acquire skill sets and…
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