Watch the Netflix trailer for LA Originals, documentary on Photographer Estevan Oriol and artist Mister Cartoon turning their Chicano roots into gritty art.
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Documentary BASKETBALL COUNTY: IN THE WATER from Kevin Durant to Debut on Showtime
Showtime will premiere the documentary Basketball County: In the Water from Kevin Durant on how his hometown has produced many elite basketball players.
Nordic Thriller A WHITE, WHITE DAY to Premiere on Film Movement’s Virtual Cinema
Film Movement’s Virtual Cinema will offer its first US theatrical premiere with A White, White Day, Iceland’s Official Oscar Submission.
THE MAN WHO TRIED TO FEED THE WORLD, Documentary on Nobel Prize Winner Norman Borlaug, to Premiere on PBS
The Man Who Tried to Feed the World tells the story of Norman Borlaug, who won the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in fighting global hunger.
Canceled Full Frame Documentary Film Festival Reveals 2020 Lineup
The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival announced the official selections for the festival’s 23rd edition which was cancelled amid COVID-19 pandemic.
Cinema Tropical Launches Digital Platform with AWAY FROM MEANING
Cinema Tropical launches Cinema Tropical Collection, VOD platform, with Mexican documentary film Away from Meaning (Lejos del sentido).
African Documentary MAKONGO Wins at Cinéma du réel
The documentary Makongo by Elvis Sabin Ngaibino about the Aka pygmies in the Central African Republic won at the 42nd Cinéma du réel in Paris.
Kino Marquee Expands to 150 Virtual Theaters to Screen BACURAU, Cannes-Winning Brazilian Thriller
Kino Lorber’s virtual theatrical exhibition called Kino Marquee has now expanded to 150 arthouse theaters to screen Brazilian thriller Bacurau.
Inspiring Indie Drama ABOUT A TEACHER Debuts on VOD on April 7
About a Teacher, a film by Hanan Harchol, inspired by his experience of being a NYC high school film teacher will be released on VOD in April.
Watch Trailer for THE WRETCHED, Occult Thriller Directed by Pierce Brothers
IFC Midnight released the trailer for the occult thriller The Wretched starring John-Paul Howard and Piper Curda which opens May 1st.
Meghan Markle and Natalie Portman Narrate Disney Plus Documentary Films
Disney released the trailer for the Disneynature documentary Elephant narrated by Meghan Markle which will debut on Disney Plus on April 3.
Raindance Film Festival Announces 2020 Dates
The Raindance Film Festival will return to London and take place from October 28th to November 7th, 2020 for its twenty-eighth edition.
Watch Trailer for DEAR GUEST, Megan Freels Johnston’ Horror Short Film
Fresh off its premiere, Megan Freels Johnston released a new teaser trailer for her Twilight Zone-esque short film, Dear Guest.
Watch Trailer for THE LOST HUSBAND, Indie RomCom Starring Josh Duhamel, Leslie Bibb
Watch the trailer for the romantic comedy The Lost Husband starring Josh Duhamel, Leslie Bibb and Nora Dunn which is set for release on April 10.
Watch Official Trailer For DUTCH, Urban Lit Cult Classic By Teri Woods, Starring Lance Gross
Watch the first official trailer for the urban lit cult classic DUTCH, based on the first book of an epic trilogy by Teri Woods starring Lance Gross.
Canceled 2020 SXSW Winners – SHITHOUSE and AN ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM Win Top Grand Jury Prizes
The 2020 SXSW which was cancelled due to concerns surrounding Covid-19, announced the 2020 Jury and Special Award winners.
Miami Film Festival Announces 2020 Winners, WHEN LIBERTY BURNS and LA LLORONA Win Top Jury Awards
When Liberty Burns, an incisive look at Miami’s infamous 1980 race riots won the top Knight Made in MIA Feature Film Award of the 2020 Miami Film Festival.
Hoop Dreams Filmmaker Gordon Quinn Diagnosed with Coronavirus
Documentary filmmaker Gordon Quinn, executive producer of the Oscar-nominated basketball documentary “Hoop Dreams,” has been diagnosed with coronavirus.
Portland International Film Festival Announces Winners of 2020 Future/future Competition
“The Fever” and “This is Not a Burial, It’s a Resurrection” are the winners of the 43rd Portland International Film Festival’s Future/future competition.
Cancelled Miami Film Festival Documentary LOS ÚLTIMOS FRIKIS Screens Online
Following the cancellation of the Miami Film Festival last week, documentary film Los Últimos Frikis, will have its festival screening online instead.
San Francisco International Film Festival Reveals What Would’ve Been 2020 Lineup
2020 San Francisco International Film Festival revealed the full lineup, though the event itself was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cannes Film Festival Postponed and Considering Options
Cannes Film Festival has decided to postpone this year’s festival scheduled to take place May 12 to 23 and is considering options “to preserve its running.”
Beastie Boys Story Doc Drops Trailer, Cancels Theatrical Release, to Debut on Apple TV+
Apple dropped the trailer for the Beastie Boys Story, a live documentary feature film about the classic band streaming on Apple TV+ starting April 24.
ATLANTA’S MISSING AND MURDERED: THE LOST CHILDREN DocuSeries Debuts April 5 on HBO
Atlanta’s Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children examines the abduction and murder of African American children in Atlanta between 1979 and 1981.