Today: September 12, 2024
Today: September 12, 2024

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Q&A: Errol Morris on his John le Carré documentary 'The Pigeon Tunnel'

John le Carré, whose birth name was David Cornwell, died in 2020

Q&A: Errol Morris on his John le Carré documentary 'The Pigeon Tunnel'
Entertainment|Sports

The booming business of F1 to be explored in CNBC documentary airing ahead of Las Vegas Grand Prix

Formula One fanatics will get more behind-the-scenes access to the global motorsports series through a new CNBC documentary that explores the business aspects of the highest form of racing in the world

The booming business of F1 to be explored in CNBC documentary airing ahead of Las Vegas Grand Prix
Entertainment|News|Sports

‘Free Solo’ filmmakers dive into narrative with thrilling swim drama ‘Nyad’

Filmmakers Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin have given audiences thrilling, terrifying front-row seats to incredible feats of human ambition in their documentary work

‘Free Solo’ filmmakers dive into narrative with thrilling swim drama ‘Nyad’
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The harrowing Ukraine war doc '20 Days in Mariupol' is coming to TV. Here's how to watch

The visceral documentary “20 Days in Mariupol” about Russia’s early assault on the Ukrainian city will soon reach its widest audience yet

The harrowing Ukraine war doc '20 Days in Mariupol' is coming to TV. Here's how to watch
Business|Entertainment

Remember Shere Hite? A new documentary jogs our cultural memory of the pioneering sex researcher

The 1976 book “The Hite Report” was a bestseller from the beginning

Remember Shere Hite? A new documentary jogs our cultural memory of the pioneering sex researcher
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Hiam Abbass' Palestinian family documentary 'Bye Bye Tiberias' applauded at Marrakech Film Festival

A documentary about Palestinian actress Hiam Abbass that depicts how four generations of women in her family were shaped by exile has premiered before an emotional audience in Marrakech

Hiam Abbass' Palestinian family documentary 'Bye Bye Tiberias' applauded at Marrakech Film Festival
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Holocaust past meets Amsterdam present in Steve McQueen's 'Occupied City'

In “Occupied City,” a young woman with an even voice narrates Nazi encounters and crimes throughout Amsterdam during World War II

Holocaust past meets Amsterdam present in Steve McQueen's 'Occupied City'
Entertainment|News

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

The ordeal of a Northern California woman whose kidnapping from her boyfriend’s home was first dismissed as a hoax by law enforcement is getting renewed attention as the subject of a new Netflix docuseries

Kidnapping of California woman that police called a hoax gets new attention with Netflix documentary
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Oscar nomination for '20 Days in Mariupol,' AP's first, comes as bombs fall on filmmaker's hometown

“20 Days in Mariupol,” Mstyslav Chernov’s harrowing chronicle of the besieged Ukrainian city and the international journalists who remained there after Russia invaded, has been nominated for best documentary at the Academy Awards

Oscar nomination for '20 Days in Mariupol,' AP's first, comes as bombs fall on filmmaker's hometown
Entertainment|News

The Associated Press wins duPont-Columbia award for Ukraine war documentary '20 Days in Mariupol'

The Associated Press has won a prestigious broadcast journalism award for “20 Days in Mariupol,” its documentary on the war in Ukraine produced with PBS' “Frontline."

The Associated Press wins duPont-Columbia award for Ukraine war documentary '20 Days in Mariupol'
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AP wins the best-documentary prize at the BAFTA awards for Ukraine documentary '20 Days in Mariupol'

The Associated Press has won the best documentary prize at the British Academy Film Awards for Ukraine war documentary “20 Days in Mariupol.”

AP wins the best-documentary prize at the BAFTA awards for Ukraine documentary '20 Days in Mariupol'
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State Dept. screens AP-PBS Ukraine war film days after 2-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion

The U_S_ State Department has hosted a screening of the award-winning Associated Press-PBS “Frontline” Ukraine war documentary “20 Days in Mariupol."

State Dept. screens AP-PBS Ukraine war film days after 2-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion
Entertainment|News|Political|World

Ukraine's first Oscar hailed for reminding 'evil still lives' as Russian drone attacks hit buildings

Ukraine awoke to another day of war with Russia but also a bit of good news

Ukraine's first Oscar hailed for reminding 'evil still lives' as Russian drone attacks hit buildings
Entertainment|Sports

The Lionheart: Dan Wheldon documentary covers grief, loss, love and familial legacy

It's been nearly 13 years since two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon was killed in a crash at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

The Lionheart: Dan Wheldon documentary covers grief, loss, love and familial legacy
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Oscars international broadcast cuts '20 Days in Mariupol' win, sparking criticism in Ukraine

The shortened version of the international broadcast of the 96th Oscars has faced harsh criticism in Ukraine for omitting the segment announcing the documentary feature category, which went to Mstyslav Chernov’s “20 Days in Mariupol.”

Oscars international broadcast cuts '20 Days in Mariupol' win, sparking criticism in Ukraine
Entertainment

'Freaknik' documentary tells untold story behind the massively popular Atlanta street party

A new Hulu documentary takes a look at the legendary street party Freaknik held in Atlanta during the 80s and 90s

'Freaknik' documentary tells untold story behind the massively popular Atlanta street party
Entertainment|News

David Breashears, mountaineer and filmmaker who co-produced Mount Everest documentary, dies at 68

A mountaineer, author and filmmaker who co-directed and co-produced a 1998 IMAX documentary about climbing Mount Everest has died

David Breashears, mountaineer and filmmaker who co-produced Mount Everest documentary, dies at 68
Entertainment

Martin Scorsese will dive into the journey to sainthood with an 8-part Fox Nation docuseries

Martin Scorsese will host, narrate and produce an eight-part docudrama for Fox Nation where he examines the evolution of eight men and women beatified as saints

Martin Scorsese will dive into the journey to sainthood with an 8-part Fox Nation docuseries
Entertainment|Political

Makers of ‘Food, Inc’ sequel, launch impact campaign around pressing issues

The Oscar-nominated documentary “Food, Inc” helped change the way many consumers think about the systems behind the things we eat

Makers of ‘Food, Inc’ sequel, launch impact campaign around pressing issues
Entertainment|Arts

A Minute With: producer Mike Gunton on working with naturalist David Attenborough 

Veteran British naturalist and broadcaster David Attenborough turns 98 on May 8, but according to his longtime collaborator Mike Gunton, he has no plans to retire.

A Minute With: producer Mike Gunton on working with naturalist David Attenborough 
News|Technology

Sheriff faces questions from Arkansas lawmakers over Netflix series filmed at county jail

Arkansas lawmakers are questioning a sheriff's decision to allow a Netflix documentary series to be filmed at a county jail

Sheriff faces questions from Arkansas lawmakers over Netflix series filmed at county jail
Arts|Entertainment

The Beach Boys, going into the sunset, look back on years of harmony and heartache in documentary

The Beach Boys are looking back on a life of sunshine and sorrow in a new Disney+ documentary

The Beach Boys, going into the sunset, look back on years of harmony and heartache in documentary
Entertainment

The mastermind behind 'CSI' turns the franchise to a new direction with unscripted CBS series

There have been five “CSI” shows with actors playing forensics experts

The mastermind behind 'CSI' turns the franchise to a new direction with unscripted CBS series
Arts|Entertainment

Steve Van Zandt gets rock star treatment in new documentary

As a musician, writer, producer, actor, and activist, Steve Van Zandt has expressed himself artistically in many ways for more than 50 years and now he has his own documentary, “Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple.”

Steve Van Zandt gets rock star treatment in new documentary
Celebrity|Entertainment

Dan Aykroyd revisits the Blues Brothers' remarkable legacy in new Audible Original

The shades are on, the skinny tie is knotted and the fedora is perched just so — Dan Aykroyd is ready to look back

Dan Aykroyd revisits the Blues Brothers' remarkable legacy in new Audible Original

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