Author: documentaryfestival

As much as we are entertained by films, this visual media hugely influences our lives. It has become a fixed element in our society through the development of multiplex cinemas to streaming on the internet and watching on a phone screen. Alongside film cameras, phone cameras have had a huge cultural impact and a significant […]… Continue reading 5 Films On Racism & Its Manifestations —

As a portrait of a man many compared to The Devil incarnate, Ivy Meeropol’s ‘Bully. Coward. Victim. The Story of Roy Cohn’ is mesmerizing. a perfect Pride month moment. Meeropol exposes Cohn’s magnetism, hypocrisy and malevolence with elan in a documentary that is oddly entrancing. This Cohn conspires with a gay Catholic Cardinal against homosexual […]… Continue reading Stephen Schaefer’s Hollywood & Mine — Boston Herald

At a moment when Hollywood is listening more than ever to suggestions on how to make this industry more inclusive, a group of indie producers of color have written an open letter with some worthwhile suggestions meant to guide change. *** Let’s Be Honest: An Open Letter from Over 125 Black and Brown Independent Producers… Continue reading Black And Brown Indie Producers Press Hollywood For Commitments To End Systemic Racism: Open Letter — Deadline

A varying list of films to watch to celebrate Pride Month. via 10 Movies to Watch for Pride Month — Film Daze

Laurie Ouellette places the show COPS within a historical and cultural context of reality media that participates in racialized police violence. via Cancelling COPS — Film Quarterly

Concerns are growing that the CHOP — also known as the “Capitol Hill Organized Protest” (or “Capitol Hill Occupying Protest,” depending on which of the warring factions you speak to — is becoming dangerous for the group’s anarchist residents and local business owners alike — and a now-viral documentary clip from filmmaker Ami Horowitz will […]… Continue reading WATCH: Seattle ‘CHOP’ Organizer Tells Filmmaker She’s ‘Not Here To Peacefully Protest’ — CauseACTION Clarion

Deirdre Fishel’s documentary argues that women are invaluable to police forces, but fails to recognize that police forces aren’t valuable. via ‘Women in Blue’ Review: Female Cop Doc Explores Why Minneapolis Police Should Be Dismantled — IndieWire

Amazon Studios has acquired worldwide rights to Untitled Voting Rights documentary from production company Story Syndicate. The documentary, which prominently features insights from politician, lawyer and author Stacey Abrams, is directed by Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning filmmaker Liz Garbus and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Lisa Cortés. Currently in post-production, the timely film is produced by Garbus, Cortés, Academy […]… Continue reading Amazon Studios Acquires Untitled Voting Rights Documentary Feat. Stacey Abrams —

The premiere North American LGBTQ film festivals: Frameline (San Francisco), Inside Out (Toronto), NewFest (NYC), and Outfest (Los Angeles), today announced their commitment to supporting LGBTQ film and filmmakers across their markets through the formation of NAQFA: the North American Queer Festival Alliance. This alliance will work collaboratively to produce, present and expand initiatives and […]… Continue reading Frameline, Inside Out, NewFest, Outfest align to form NAQFA: the North American Queer Festival Alliance — AwardsWatch