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Amy Nicholson @filmsbyamy.bsky.social · 14h

A MOTHER APART is streaming on @pbs.org POV!

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A Mother Apart - POV

Poet and activist Staceyann Chin chronicles her journey of healing, forgiveness, and mothering.

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IFC Center @ifccenter.bsky.social · 1d

"The underground movie we need right now. I demand this movie be shown everywhere" - Letterboxd user rickdiculous66

FUCK MY SON opens Friday! Q&As galore opening weekend!

IFC Center - Fuck My Son!

Thu, Oct 16 and Fri, Oct 17 at 9:30: Post-screening Q&A with director Todd Rohal, artist Johnny Ryan, and stars Tipper Newton, Steve Little, Kynzie Colmery, and George Sample III An X-Rated descent in...

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Amy Nicholson @filmsbyamy.bsky.social · 21h

It’s Tuesday, so get readin’ the @docnycfest.bsky.social Monday Memo. DOCNYC coming up fast + Ken Jacobs tribute, Ji.Hlava program +++

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Amy Nicholson @filmsbyamy.bsky.social · 1d

This is great!!!

The Hollywood Reporter @thr.com · 1d

In a fitting tribute to the late Diane Keaton, AMC Theatres is bringing back 'Annie Hall' and 'Something’s Gotta Give' to 100 cinemas across the U.S., THR has exclusively learned.

More details: bit.ly/4n74geP

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andy, crump @crumpandy.bsky.social · 1d

5 Gems From IFFBoston ’25

Look, better six months late than never, guys.

5 Gems From IFFBoston ’25

Look, better six months late than never, guys.

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Amy Nicholson @filmsbyamy.bsky.social · 1d

This is why this is one of 3 news sources for us.

The Atlantic Communications @theatlanticpr.bsky.social · 1d

The Atlantic’s journalists will not sign the Pentagon’s press policy. Statement here from editor in chief Jeffrey Goldberg:

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IFC Center @ifccenter.bsky.social · 1d

STILLER & MEARA: NOTHING IS LOST opens Friday!

Ben Stiller tells the story of his parents—comedy icons Jerry Stiller & Anne Meara—exploring their impact on pop culture and at home, where the lines between creativity, family, life and art often blurred. ifccenter.com/films/stille...

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Amy Nicholson @filmsbyamy.bsky.social · 3d

Here’s to real people!!!!

SAG-AFTRA @sagaftra.org · 3d

Diane Keaton has passed at the age of 79. With a career that spanned over 5 decades, Keaton was an award-winning performer from films such as 'Annie Hall' & the 'Godfather' movies who captured hearts with her spirit. Condolences to her family & friends. #SagAftraMember since 1969

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That Shelf @thatshelf.com · 3d

John Candy: I Like Me is a heartwarming documentary that explores the life, career, and lasting impact of the beloved Canadian comedian.
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John Candy: I Like Me Review: A Touching Look at a Canadian Treasure

John Candy: I Like Me is a heartwarming documentary that explores the life, career, and lasting impact of the beloved Canadian comedian.

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Democracy Now! @democracynow.org · 3d

The documentary "Steal This Story, Please!" tells the story of Democracy Now!

See our website for screenings near you, including Q&A sessions with Amy Goodman and the filmmakers.

https://www.democracynow.org/events

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Amy Nicholson @filmsbyamy.bsky.social · 3d

. @firstshowing.bsky.social has the trailer for the new doc about water, agriculture, and greed in CA: PISTACHIO WARS - www.firstshowing.net/2025/fascina...

Fascinating Doc Film 'Pistachio Wars' Trailer About California's Water | FirstShowing.net

"Why does no one talk about it?" Watermelon Pics is releasing this fascinating, upsetting new documentary film titled Pistachio Wars, a remarkable true story about the billionaires behind the Californ...

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Amy Nicholson @filmsbyamy.bsky.social · 4d

3 great docs are on the @docnycfest.bsky.social Weekend Watch. + a bunch of other films we need to see at @dctvny.bsky.social @ovidtv.bsky.social @filmforumnyc.bsky.social and The Quad. Feast your eyes: mailchi.mp/docnyc.net/w...

Amy Nicholson @filmsbyamy.bsky.social · 4d

Just 5 days til Woodstock! ( the film fest that is…)

Check out the lineup: woodstockfilmfestival.org/2025-film-gu...

Amy Nicholson @filmsbyamy.bsky.social · 5d

We loooooove @docnycfest.bsky.social because of the programming. Check out this year’s line up, then line up for some fabulous docs. Delicious. www.docnyc.net/program/

Program - DOC NYC

Visit the DOC NYC website for more information about our 2025 films.

www.docnyc.net

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 5d

“The Librarians” examines the experiences of school librarians who have found themselves on the front lines of a battle against censorship. https://to.pbs.org/46TqfiW

The fight against book bans by public school librarians shown in new documentary

According to a new report from PEN America, public schools across the U.S. saw more than 6,800 book bans in the 2024-25 school year. A new documentary, “The Librarians,” examines the experiences of sc...

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Amy Nicholson @filmsbyamy.bsky.social · 5d

Congrats to all the doc projects that made it into this year’s @idfafestival.bsky.social Forum:

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IDFA Forum | Explore the Collection

51 project was selected for IDFA Forum 2025. Browse through the different project pages and presentation categories below.

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Woodstock Film Festival @woodstockfilmfest.bsky.social · 6d

Laughs, Chills & Theatrics: Celebrate Artists and Imaginative Films 🎭 From gut-busting comedy and spine-tingling horror to imaginative sci-fi and movies that celebrate artists and their work, the 26th Annual Woodstock Film Festival lineup shines a light on creativity in all its forms. (1/2)

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 6d

“The Librarians” examines the experiences of school librarians who have found themselves on the front lines of a battle against censorship. https://to.pbs.org/46TqfiW

The fight against book bans by public school librarians shown in new documentary

According to a new report from PEN America, public schools across the U.S. saw more than 6,800 book bans in the 2024-25 school year. A new documentary, “The Librarians,” examines the experiences of sc...

to.pbs.org

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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 6d

“You don’t really see a lot of exhibitions on queer Black people...The legacy is not honoured in the way it should be. I’m hoping this film helps.”

Alison Duke tells us about her new documentary MICHELLE ROSS: UNKNOWN ICON about the late drag artist
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Michelle Ross: Unknown Icon Celebrates a Beloved Drag Queen - POV Magazine

Alison Duke discusses her documentary Michelle Ross: Unknown Icon, which celebrates the life and artistry of Toronto's famed drag performer.

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Amy Nicholson @filmsbyamy.bsky.social · 6d

PERFECT NEIGHBOR opens at @ifccenter.bsky.social this Friday!!!!!

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New York Magazine @nymag.com · 7d

Behind the scenes at New York Film Festival with sliver of the directors, actors, and serious cinephiles who partook in its 63rd edition.

The Look Book Goes to New York Film Festival

Behind the scenes at New York Film Festival with sliver of the directors, actors, and serious cinephiles who partook in its 63rd edition.

www.vulture.com

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Vulture @vulture.com · 7d

Behind the scenes at New York Film Festival with sliver of the directors, actors, and serious cinephiles who partook in its 63rd edition.

The Look Book Goes to New York Film Festival

Behind the scenes at New York Film Festival with sliver of the directors, actors, and serious cinephiles who partook in its 63rd edition.

www.vulture.com

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Amy Nicholson @filmsbyamy.bsky.social · 7d

The @docnycfest.bsky.social Monday Memo is out: @sundance.org grantees, Ji.hlava and Hot Springs programs, & the importance of festivals. mailchi.mp/docnyc.net/m...

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nonfics.bsky.social @nonfics.bsky.social · 10d

Now in Theaters:

'The Alabama Solution'
'Orwell 2 + 2 = 5'
'Are We Good?'
'Trains'
'In Waves and War'
'The Librarians'
'The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue'
'Soul of a Nation'
'Viktor'
'Norita'

We review some of these here: www.nonfics.com/p/week-in-do...

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Amy Nicholson @filmsbyamy.bsky.social · 9d

We’ll be binging this: THE man…. Via @indiewire.com

www.indiewire.com/criticism/sh...

‘Mr. Scorsese’ Review: A Vivid, Studied, Enormously Entertaining Portrait of a Cinematic ‘Cornerstone’

The Martin Scorsese documentary series deftly mines his angels and demons in interviews with Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, and the man himself.

www.indiewire.com

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