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Boston Red Sox

Red Sox, Netflix Teaming Up For Unprecedented Season-Long Docuseries - NESN.com

Netflix has announced a new series that will follow the Boston Red Sox throughout the 2024 season, providing unprecedented access to players, coaches, and executives.

The series is set to premiere in 2025, and Netflix has also revealed that it is working on a documentary about the 2004 Red Sox to premiere later this year. [ more ]

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Boston Red Sox

Netflix crew to follow Red Sox in 2024 season for documentary series

Netflix will have full access to the Red Sox during spring training and the regular season, filming a documentary that will air in 2025.

The team believes that the benefits of the documentary will outweigh any distractions it may cause. [ more ]

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Liverpool FC

Liverpool in advanced talks to complete major deal worth millions

Liverpool is in advanced talks with Disney+ to buy a documentary about Jurgen Klopp's final six months at Anfield, with the deal close to being finalized.

Amazon and Netflix rejected the chance to buy the series before Klopp's announcement to leave Liverpool in the summer. [ more ]

The Ringer

Chelsea

'American Nightmare' and Following the Gypsy Rose Blanchard Story

Discussion of the true crime Netflix docuseries American Nightmare

Conversation about the release of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and the Lifetime series based on her story [ more ]

Washington Post

US news

What to know about the true story behind Netflix's 'American Nightmare'

The kidnapping of Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn, initially thought to be a hoax, is the subject of a Netflix docuseries.

The couple was drugged, tied up, and sent a ransom demand by an intruder who eventually kidnapped Huskins. [ more ]

Kqed

Eleanor Coppola, Matriarch of a Filmmaking Family, Dies at 87 | KQED

Generational influence in film industry. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Liverpool FC

Klopp's final season at Liverpool to be a documentary

Liverpool will release a multi-episode documentary about the club after the end of the 2023-24 season

The documentary will provide viewers with an inside look at the club and its people [ more ]

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Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Payment Processor BTCPay Server To Debut Origin Story Documentary In Poland

BTCPay Server documentary explores Bitcoin's history and BTCPay's founding.

Emphasizes decentralization, autonomy, and independence from intermediaries. [ more ]

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London music

Dreams Are Free: A Celebration of Bobby Wellins at the University of Chichester's Showroom Theatre

An evening celebrating Bobby Wellins' life and work included a documentary and live performance of his music.

The audience experienced a detailed portrayal of Wellins' career, from personal stories to musical tributes. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

Why Cowboy Carter is Beyonce's Most Divisive Album Yet

Beyoncé's latest album is a blend of country soul with multiple genres

Exploration of avant-garde film and documentary on Steve Martin [ more ]

Pitchfork

Eminem Co-Producing New Stans Documentary

Eminem is co-producing a documentary called Stans about superfans.

The film will explore the relationship between fanbase and artist through the lens of Eminem and his iconic song 'Stan'.

'Stan' is on Eminem's The Marshall Mathers LP and the word 'stan' has been added to the dictionary as both a noun and a verb. [ more ]

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Jennifer Lopez invests $20 million in strange musical-documentary about her Ben Affleck love story

Jennifer Lopez is set to release a new album, music video, and documentary that looks back at her career and her relationship with Ben Affleck.

The new album, titled This is Me... Now, is a sequel to her third studio album This is me... Then and has 13 tracks.

The documentary, titled The Greatest Love Story Never Told, is inspired by the letters Affleck sent Lopez over the years. [ more ]

Vulture

The Greatest Night in Pop Is a Huge Blast of Gen-X Nostalgia

Gen-X nostalgia is powerful and reliving memories can form immediate bonds.

The Greatest Night in Pop documentary reveals that Lionel Richie recorded 'We Are the World' after hosting the 1985 American Music Awards. [ more ]

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I want her to be known as her own artist': who was the real June Carter Cash?

June Carter Cash was a talented singer, songwriter, musician, actor, and author who often worked in her husband Johnny Cash's shadow.

A new documentary, June, seeks to shine a light on June Carter Cash's legacy and give her the recognition she deserves as a pioneer in country music. [ more ]

Pitchfork

Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire Announce 2024 Tour Dates

Lionel Richie is going on a spring tour with Earth, Wind & Fire in the U.S.

Richie will also have a residency at the Wynn resort in Las Vegas [ more ]

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San Francisco Bay Times

SF LGBT

GLIDE Ensemble and Sarah Bush Dance Perform at 'A Night to Empower the Legacies of Del Martin & Phyllis Lyon' - San Francisco Bay Times

Women's History Month event celebrated legacies of lesbian trailblazers Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon.

The event featured a documentary-in-progress about Phyllis Lyon's last years and honored her queer caregiving team. [ more ]

San Francisco Bay Times

SF LGBT

A Mixed Bag of LGBT Shorts and Features at This Year's San Francisco Independent Film Festival - San Francisco Bay Times

The San Francisco Independent Film Festival will take place from February 8-18, 2024, both in-person and online.

The festival will feature a variety of LGBTQ-focused films, including a documentary about non-binary singer-songwriter Avery Hellman and a film about three Bay Area individuals with Parkinson's disease. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

The Secret Army: how the IRA gave US crew access for 1972 propaganda film

The IRA allowed an American TV crew to film real operations, including bombings, in 1972.

The resulting propaganda documentary, 'The Secret Army,' was intended for American audiences and captured the IRA's activities. [ more ]

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Mark Kermode on director Steve McQueen, a boundary-pushing master

Steve McQueen's latest documentary, Occupied City, combines factual narration about Nazi atrocities in Amsterdam with modern-day images of the city.

McQueen, who started as a visual artist, has always straddled the boundaries between art and film. [ more ]

Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

This Documentary Set in DC Was a Crowd Favorite at Sundance - Washingtonian

Girls for a Change, an organization founded by Angela Patton, brought Daddy-Daughter Dances to cities across the nation, including Washington, DC.

Patton and co-director Natalie Rae's documentary, Daughters, won the Audience award for U.S. Documentary films and the Festival Favorite Award at the Sundance Film Festival. [ more ]

IndieWire

Piecing Together the Joy and Genius of Luther Vandross

Luther Vandross's documentary 'Never Too Much' provides a fuller picture of the late R&B legend, highlighting his joy as a student of R&B and soul.

The documentary was created by director Dawn Porter, who used a large amount of material including archival footage, interviews, and documents to tell Luther's story. [ more ]

IndieWire

How One Composer Created a Sundance Score in Less than 20 Days

William Ryan Fritch composed the music for the Sundance documentary 'The Battle for Laikipia' in a tight timeframe of two and a half weeks.

Fritch was inspired to work on the film due to his admiration for the crew and their previous work. [ more ]

sfist.com

Documentary About Legendary North Beach Topless Dancer Carol Doda Hits Theaters In March

A documentary about San Francisco's topless dancer Carol Doda is getting a theatrical release.

Doda's topless shows led to landmark court cases and opened the doors for strip clubs everywhere. [ more ]

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Boston.com

Dante Scarnecchia explained why he thinks 'The Dynasty' was a case of 'selective journalism'

The documentary series 'The Dynasty' excluded key early Patriots coaches, leading to criticism. [ more ]

Pats Pulpit

New England Patriots links 1/25/24 - Questions! Who to hire, acquire, bring back or sack?

Teams are beginning to plan for the upcoming NFL free agency period.

The Patriots have released a preview of a documentary about their 2003 championship season. [ more ]

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It will be fascinating to see how the Patriots fill the vacuum in the player personnel department

This offseason is crucial for the future of the Patriots franchise.

Insight into the Patriots' dynasty and Bill Belichick's coaching style is rare and cherished. [ more ]

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New York Post

Chelsea

Long-time Chelsea Hotel resident offers intimate look at celeb neighbors with new photo retrospective

Photographer Tony Notarberardino has captured three decades of Chelsea Hotel's residents.

Notarberardino's work provides a personal and intimate look into the Chelsea Hotel community. [ more ]

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Pitchfork

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New Beach Boys Documentary Out in May on Disney+

New documentary featuring original members of The Beach Boys coming to Disney+.

Soundtrack release and vinyl reissue planned for the Beach Boys, along with an upcoming book. [ more ]

Consequence

Bon Jovi announce new album Forever, unveil first single "Legendary"

Bon Jovi's new album, Forever, will be released on June 7th via Island Records.

The band's lead single, 'Legendary,' from the upcoming album, has a pop-country-tinged, anthemic sound with Jon Bon Jovi's charismatic presence. [ more ]

Consequence

The Voidz experience deja vu on new song "All the Same"

The Voidz released new single "All the Same" with cynical lyrics and sunny instrumental.

The band featured in a documentary and upcoming film, following the release of several singles in 2020. [ more ]

New York Family

New York City

RISE NY Presents Immersive History of NYC - New York Family

New York City offers an immersive three-part adventure to visitors and residents alike, celebrating the city's unique history and culture.

The adventure includes a replica of New York's inaugural City Hall subway station, a documentary film narrated by Jeff Goldblum, and museum-style galleries covering seven influential categories of the city's history. [ more ]

Pitchfork

Lil Nas X Drops New Song "Where Do We Go Now?"

Lil Nas X has released a new song called "Where Do We Go Now?" just two weeks after his previous single "J Christ."

Lil Nas X's first singles in two years were "Late to da Party" and "Star Walkin'" in 2022. [ more ]

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Vulture

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Podcast

How to Turn a Comedy Podcast Into a Comedy Documentary

A behind-the-scenes look at comedian Mike Birbiglia's creative process.

Good One podcast transformed into a comedy-documentary special. [ more ]

New York Post

'Freaknik' doc reveals how Atlanta's iconic spring break blowout became 'the greatest black gathering in America'

Freaknik was a significant cultural event for black joy and liberation, celebrating black economics and freedom.

Luke Campbell and Jermaine Dupri executive-produced a Hulu documentary showcasing Freaknik's impact as a key event in black community history. [ more ]

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Praying for Armageddon: How evangelicals affect the Middle East

Influence of Evangelical Christians on US foreign policy is examined.

Unveiling the consequences of fusion between evangelicals and US politics. [ more ]

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Film celebrates Walter Gordon, Cal's first Black football player, BPD's first Black officer

Walter A. Gordon was UC Berkeley's first Black football player and made significant achievements as an athlete, police officer, and attorney.

The PBS documentary 'All American: The Walter Gordon Story' sheds light on Gordon's remarkable life and the challenges he faced as a trailblazing Black individual in various fields. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Power review damning documentary traces the history of US policing

Power is a documentary film by Yance Ford that examines the origins and impact of policing in the United States.

The film uses historical context and expert analysis to make a compelling case against the institution of policing. [ more ]

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New York City

Stormy' Reveals the Flawed Feminist Icon Looming Over Trump's Trial

Significant judicial decisions in Manhattan regarding Trump-Cohen case coincided with 'Stormy' documentary premiere.

Filmmakers Erin Lee Carr and Sarah Gibson explore nuances of Stormy Daniels's story beyond typical narratives of feminist heroism. [ more ]

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Women

Stormy Daniels Feels Guilty For Other Trump Sex Accusers

Stormy Daniels reflects on her encounter with Trump and feels partially responsible for not stopping his alleged sexual misconduct.

Daniels emphasizes the impact of Trump's behavior on his brazenness and aggressiveness, expressing self-blame for not intervening sooner. [ more ]

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Women

Women's sex lives were amystery to men. Then along came Shere Hite | Yvonne Roberts

Shere Hite's groundbreaking work on female sexuality in the 1970s has been largely forgotten in today's explicit society.

Her book, The Hite Report, sold 48 million copies and was banned in several countries.

The documentary explores Hite's rise in the 70s and her decline by the 1990s. [ more ]

Kqed

Independent films

Threats, Debt and Trump's Advances: 'Stormy' Doc Examines the Life of Stormy Daniels

Stormy Daniels documentary 'Stormy' depicts her willingness to testify against Donald Trump in his upcoming trial.

The documentary highlights Stormy Daniels' resilience and the price she paid for telling the truth. [ more ]

Kqed

Independent films

A Fremont Filmmaker Is Heading to the Oscars - With His Grandmothers

Sean Wang's documentary featuring his grandmothers is nominated for an Oscar

The film was inspired by the rise in Asian and Asian-American hate crimes during the pandemic [ more ]

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Independent films

'Love Machina' Review: Artificial Intelligence Doc Fails to Ask the Interesting Questions

The documentary follows a married couple and the robot they built for transferring consciousness. [ more ]

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Pats Pulpit

Ex-Patriots Devin McCourty, Rodney Harrison criticize 'The Dynasty'

McCourty and Harrison express frustration with The Dynasty portrayal

The Dynasty docuseries criticized for focusing on negativity over team success [ more ]

Boston.com

5 takeaways from episodes 7 and 8 of 'The Dynasty: New England Patriots'

The Patriots' tumultuous 2014-2016 period included Deflategate and the greatest Super Bowl comeback.

Tom Brady's reaction to Deflategate showcased his emotional turmoil during the scandal. [ more ]

Pats Pulpit

'The Dynasty' is much more than spicy details about the end of the Brady-Belichick era

The documentary explores the success and longevity of the New England Patriots dynasty.

It emphasizes the importance of teamwork, dedication, and leadership in achieving sustained success. [ more ]

The Athletic

New Patriots documentary reveals how bad it got between Brady, Belichick: 'It was brutal'

Tom Brady's departure from the New England Patriots had more to do with the coaching than the contract offer.

Apple TV+ is releasing a 10-episode documentary on the Patriots dynasty from 2000 to 2020. [ more ]

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iRunFar

Running

'#17 - To Finish the Barkley Marathons:' A Film Exploring Karel Sabbe's Gritty Mind

The Barkley Marathons is more than just a race, a social experiment testing mind and body capabilities.

The event covers 130 miles, 63,000 feet elevation gain, with no GPS, course markers, harsh weather, and stringent time limit. [ more ]

iRunFar

Running

"Mind and Sport with Lucy Bartholomew:" A Film of Perseverance and Community

Lucy Bartholomew's story showcases the highs and lows of ultrarunning.

Support from crew and loved ones can make a significant difference in ultrarunning experiences. [ more ]

iRunFar

Running

"Long Run Home:" Film Follows Kenya's Wesley Kiptoo as He Journeys Home Before His Biggest Race Yet

Wesley Kiptoo's documentary 'Long Run Home' captures his journey as a professional runner and his return to his home country, Kenya.

The film explores the emotions Kiptoo experiences as he reunites with his family, first coach, and the ground where he started running. [ more ]

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Health

The improbable victory over smallpox holds lessons for health threats in 2024

Smallpox was eradicated in 1980, with the last recorded case in 1975 by Rahima Banu.

The history of smallpox eradication primarily focused on the experiences of white men, prompting efforts to highlight the contribution of South Asian public health workers. [ more ]

WIRED

'Photographer' Isn't About Photography at All

National Geographic's new show, Photographer, focuses on the personal drive and determination of photographers to capture the perfect shot.

The series delves into the emotional and mental aspects of photography, highlighting themes of love, obsession, and insecurity. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

marc goodwin embarks on a photographic tour of japan's architecture studios

Marc Goodwin captures architecture studios in Japan through personal project by Samuel Michaëlsson.

Explore daily atmosphere in 16 different Japanese architecture studios, including Kengo Kuma & Associates and Akihisa Hirata. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

We're showing the next generation there's a place to exist': the documentary celebrating Black British fashion

Lisa Maffia transitioned to a more feminine style with the help of a designer for So Solid Crew's music video.

Garms documentary highlights Black British fashion icons and their influence on the industry. [ more ]

Caribbean Life

New documentary on influential Harlem Renaissance artist launches in honor of Black History Month - Caribbean Life

Documentary explores legacy of Augusta Savage

Savage's artworks largely ignored or lost [ more ]

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UK news

Angry mob hurls abuse at vicar and chases worshippers down the road

Innocent parents and a vicar chased by conspiracy theorists accusing them of eating babies.

Baseless Satanic cult paedophile conspiracy led by trolls online affected innocent families. [ more ]

Poynter

Media industry

Journalism was a major winner at this year's Academy Awards - Poynter

The Associated Press won its first Oscar for Best Documentary at the Academy Awards.

Mstyslav Chernov, an AP video journalist, gave a first-person account of the early days of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in the award-winning film. [ more ]

Nieman Lab

Media industry

The Boston Globe revisits an infamous murder - and confronts its own sins along the way

Charles Stuart lied about the incident in Mission Hill in 1989.

The Boston Globe's project on Carol Stuart's murder includes a podcast, documentary, and investigative series. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Education

'The Last Repair Shop' wins Oscar for best documentary short

The Last Repair Shop documentary won an Oscar for capturing the work of technicians repairing musical instruments for students in Los Angeles Unified School District.

The film showcases the emotional and impactful nature of repairing instruments for students, highlighting the dedication and love involved in the process. [ more ]

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Education

New Hulu documentary highlights students at historic Black boarding school

The documentary 'Sacred Soil: The Piney Woods School Story' highlights the experiences of students at an old Black boarding school in Mississippi.

The film portrays the students navigating education, friendships, racial issues, and responsibility with maturity beyond their years. [ more ]

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Television

What's on TV This Week: Grey's Anatomy' and 55th N.A.A.C.P. Image Awards

Lakefront Empire showcases real estate at Lake of the Ozarks. The Lionheart documentary tells Dan Wheldon's story through old and new footage. Password game show returns with Keke Palmer as host and celebrity guests. [ more ]

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Television

What's on TV This Week: the Oscars and the State of the Union

Dance competition show emphasizing careers in dance

New procedural drama series on Fox

Documentary about a revolutionary artist's missing paintings [ more ]

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Television

The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Amazon, Disney+, Hulu, Max and More in February

Amazon Prime Video is adding the new series 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' based on the 2005 film.

The documentary 'Dario Argento: Panico' is being added to the streaming service Shudder. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

L.A. Times wins first Oscar for 'The Last Repair Shop,' about LAUSD music program

The Last Repair Shop won an Oscar in the documentary short category.

The film focuses on unsung craftspeople maintaining musical instruments for Los Angeles students. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

A school bus, donated dresses, Alicia Keys' hairstylist: Two LAUSD students go to Oscars

High school students at Los Angeles Unified School District are preparing for the Oscars.

Nominated film 'The Last Repair Shop' features students repairing musical instruments. [ more ]

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Digital life

How innocent mums fought back against Hampstead Satanic child abuse claims

The film 'Accused: The Hampstead Paedophile Hoax' retells a chilling story of false abuse allegations from 2014.

The documentary highlights the rapid spread of baseless claims and the subsequent harassment faced by the accused mothers. [ more ]

The Verge

Digital life

How to live your life in text files

Introducing new tech gadgets like Bose's Ultra Open Earbuds and a new app Bulletin.

Discussing the enthusiasm for certain documentaries like The Space Race. [ more ]

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Digital life

Is he a good guy or a bad guy?': an online hunt to solve a shocking death

The documentary 'They Called Him Mostly Harmless' explores the case of a man found dead in a Florida swamp and the internet sleuths who tried to identify him.

The film delves into the razor's edge between healthy and unhealthy obsession in true crime communities. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Soccer (FIFA)

Copa 71 review riveting story of Women's World Cup goes way beyond football

Women's football faced mistreatment and sexism by FIFA and FA in the 20th century.

The 1971 Women's World Cup in Mexico, held independently, saw remarkable success and fan support. [ more ]

BBC News

Soccer (FIFA)

Copa 71: Film shows record-breaking women's World Cup

Unprecedented reception in Mexico for women footballers from England

Documentary Copa 71 highlights forgotten women's football World Cup [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Books

Oscar-nominated documentary 'The ABCs of Book Banning' examines kids' POV

Children share thoughts on banned books

Increase in banned books in schools [ more ]

BBC News

Sarah Everard: BBC documentary recalls police learning killer was Met officer

The detective leading Sarah Everard case was shocked to discover Wayne Couzens was a police officer.

Documentary on the case revealing new details. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

Unseen photos of Sarah Everard released by her family for BBC documentary

Newly released photos of Sarah Everard

Revelations from detective in new documentary [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Sarah Everard detective struggling to see how Met can win back trust'

The Metropolitan police face challenges in rebuilding trust post-Sarah Everard case.

Failures in police vetting processes allowed Wayne Couzens to misuse his status as an officer. [ more ]

Time Out London

The BBC is airing a devastating new documentary about Sarah Everard

Murder of Sarah Everard by a police officer shook public trust in Metropolitan Police.

Documentary 'Search For Justice' aims to shed light on the crime and its aftermath. [ more ]

Mindful

Mindfulness

Four Takeaways From PBS Movie: The Mindfulness Movement

Mindfulness is about learning to love the life you have.

Mindfulness meets individuals where they are in their journey. [ more ]

Kotaku

Video games

New Kojima Disney Doc Is Shorter Than MGS4's Longest Cutscene

Documentary 'Connecting Worlds' about Hideo Kojima available on Disney+.

Focuses on Kojima's life and games, excluding Konami, and showcases his long cutscenes compared to the documentary. [ more ]

Kotaku

Video games

The Last Of Us Part II Is Finally Getting Its Making-Of Documentary

Grounded II: Making The Last of Us Part II will be released on YouTube and as a downloadable add-on on February 2.

The documentary began filming in 2016 but was abandoned due to the pandemic. [ more ]

The New Yorker

Social justice

"Freedom on My Mind": A Symphony of Voices for Civil Rights

Movies rely on talk as action.

Authenticity and wonder are essential for effective talk on film. [ more ]

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Social justice

Oscar-nommed doc: A 13-year-old and her dad demand justice after she is raped

Rathore family's tragic story of dealing with sexual assault.

Nominated film To Kill a Tiger sheds light on a horrific incident in small-town India. [ more ]

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago White Sox

Lucas Giolito on changing Sox - from White to Red - and why things went south in Chicago

Lucas Giolito has an idea for a documentary on the rise and fall of the White Sox.

Clubhouse issues, injuries, and unmet expectations contributed to the team's downfall. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

France politics

France should return much more looted African art, film-maker says

Lingering feeling of humiliation after limited return of looted treasures to Africa

Debate sparked by the incomplete restitution of artworks from former colonial powers to African countries [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Wine

Oscar-nominated 'Bobi Wine: The People's President' heads back to the box office

Bobi Wine and his wife continue to fight for democracy in Uganda despite ongoing oppression and atrocities.

The documentary highlights their journey and the need for international attention to the delicate state of democracy. [ more ]

Variety

Marketing

Geico Takes Famous Gecko From TV Ads to Digital Documentary

Geico is unveiling a 15-minute documentary on the Geico Gecko, exploring his childhood and origins.

The documentary will feature the Gecko's childhood best friend, coach, co-workers, and even the famous Geico Caveman. [ more ]

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Mental health

Are you happy? New film follows a Bhutan bureaucrat who asks 148 questions to find out

Bhutan has a constitutionally-mandated goal of increasing gross national happiness.

Agent of Happiness follows Bhutanese bureaucrats who survey people to measure their happiness levels. [ more ]

Mission Local

Mission District

La pelicula "Mission Love" que muestra la historia de los anos 70, se proyectara este sabado en el Roxie

La película 'Mission Love' es un proyecto de archivo que muestra escenas sociales del barrio de la Misión en los años setenta.

El filme se enfoca en los intentos de los jóvenes de los años 70 por hacerse oír y contar su propia historia.

El uso de la tecnología actual dificulta la comprensión de cómo los jóvenes de esa época luchaban por ser escuchados. [ more ]

IndieWire

'Daughters' Review: A Father-Daughter Dance in Jail Backdrops a Moving Documentary About the Inhumanity of America's Prison System

"Daughters" is a moving documentary that explores the impact of the prison system on the relationships between fathers and their daughters.

The film challenges the idea that broken families are an inevitable consequence of incarceration and highlights the importance of maintaining family connections for prisoners' rehabilitation. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Manchester City

Pep Guardiola: Chasing Perfection review might have been better if he was actually interviewed

Pep Guardiola: Chasing Perfection is a straightforward documentary about the life and career of the football manager.

Guardiola is credited with changing the game of football and is regarded as one of the greatest football managers in the world. [ more ]

The New Yorker

Two New Yorker Films Receive 2024 Oscar Nominations

The New Yorker received two nominations for the 2024 Oscars for Best Documentary Short Film and Best Live Action Short Film.

The nominated films are "The Barber of Little Rock" and "Knight of Fortune." [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California

Kidnapping of California woman that police called a hoax gets new attention with Netflix documentary

Denise Huskins' kidnapping case, initially dismissed as a hoax, is the subject of a new Netflix docuseries.

Huskins was kidnapped by a masked intruder who broke into her boyfriend's home and demanded an $8,500 ransom. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

California

Schwarzenegger says L.A. Times columnist George Skelton inspired him to run for governor

Former Gov. Schwarzenegger credits LA Times columnist George Skelton for inspiring him to run for California governor in 2003.

Skelton interviewed Schwarzenegger and wrote a column about their conversation, leading to Schwarzenegger's decision to run. [ more ]

IndieWire

Emotional Doc 'A Still Small Voice' Provides Catharsis for the COVID Years Like No Other Film

Grief over the COVID-19 pandemic has not been widely acknowledged or processed in the United States.

The documentary 'A Still Small Voice' explores the emotional fallout of the pandemic and the American culture's tendency to avoid dealing with strong emotions. [ more ]

Pitchfork

Mogwai Documentary If the Stars Had a Sound Gets First Trailer

The Mogwai documentary, If the Stars Had a Sound, will premiere at South by Southwest in March.

The film documents Mogwai's rise to becoming a cult institution of post-rock. [ more ]

Pitchfork

Mogwai Documentary If the Stars Had a Sound Gets First Trailer

The Mogwai documentary, If the Stars Had a Sound, will premiere at South by Southwest in March.

The film documents Mogwai's rise to becoming a cult institution of post-rock. [ more ]

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