Netflix and A24 team-up for the compelling documentary, “The Deepest Breath”. The film takes a deep dive into the extreme—ly dangerous world of freediving, through the lives of two of the sport’s most iconic participants. Director Laura McGann begins by introducing us to multi-world record holder Alessia Zecchini and safety instructor/trainer Stephen Keenan using archival […]
“Mister Candid Camera” himself, Allen Funt, is the subject of a new documentary with that title that’s available on Digital platforms this Tuesday August 2nd. The doc is directed and narrated by son Peter Funt, who chronicles his dad’s life and career — prominently focusing on the iconic “Candid Camera” series he created. If you’re […]
Rory Lowe is the animation director of the riveting new documentary “My Old School”, now playing in select theaters. The film uses animation to help recount one of the most shocking school scandals of the ’90s. Here’s the “My Old School” Animation Scoop Q&A with Lowe. ————————————– Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his […]
Up in the North Pole, Jolly Ol’ St. Nick is getting ready for his annual Christmas Eve trip around the world. This year is a bit different, though. Santa will need a negative COVID-19 test result before hopping in his sleigh. And he’ll need to provide the reindeer with masks (though, for safety purposes, Rudolph’s […]
Yes, there have been an arena full of music icon documentaries made over the past few years. But trust me — this one tops the charts. “Harry Chapin: When in Doubt, Do Something” is a comprehensive and fulfilling look at the legendary singer/songwriter, who died in 1981 at the age of 38. It celebrates the […]
“Mr. SOUL!” chronicles the life of Ellis Haizlip — producer and host of the groundbreaking public broadcasting show “SOUL!”, which ran from 1968-’73. Based in NYC, the program showcased African American singers, dancers, poets and political figures — breaking both barriers and rules along the way. As director, Ellis’s niece, Melissa Haizlip, beautifully presents all […]
Oh, boy… “Boys State” earned the Grand Jury Prize for Documentary filmmaking at this year’s Sundance Film Festival (yes, the Sundance Film Festival WAS held this year). It also received Special Jury Recognition at Texas-based SXSW, one of the first 2020 film fests to convert to online. A little hometown bias may have played a […]
The biggest challenge for any documentary filmmaker is not only to tell a compelling, unique story but to present it in a fresh, moving way. And that’s exactly what director Matt Riddlehoover does with “My Darling Vivian”. The name Vivian Liberto likely means nothing to you. When you learn she was Johnny Cash’s first wife, […]
Outside of cheering on my Philadelphia Eagles, I’m not what you would call an avid sports fan. But I clearly understand and feel the effects of the lack of live sports over the past several months. Thankfully, there’s a documentary debuting on Hulu this week that gets both casual and diehard sports junkies back on […]
For nearly 50 years, the film “Ghost in the Noonday Sun” has lived in infamy. Back in 1973, hot, young British director Peter Medak made this swashbuckling 17th century action comedy. With the legendary Peter Sellers in the starring role and comic partner Spike Milligan also attached, “Ghost” was expected to be a runaway hit. […]