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Amy Nicholson @filmsbyamy.bsky.social · 7h

Here’s to real people!!!!

SAG-AFTRA @sagaftra.org · 7h

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 · 15h

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 · 16h

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 · 15h

. @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...

www.firstshowing.net

Amy Nicholson @filmsbyamy.bsky.social · 1d

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 · 1d

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

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

Amy Nicholson @filmsbyamy.bsky.social · 2d

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 · 2d

“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 · 2d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

“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 · 3d

“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 · 3d

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

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New York Magazine @nymag.com · 4d

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 · 4d

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 · 4d

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 · 7d

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 · 6d

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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Amy Nicholson @filmsbyamy.bsky.social · 6d

Best doc ever

nonfics.bsky.social @nonfics.bsky.social · 6d

Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale, aka "Big Edie," was born on this date in 1895.

Watch her today in 'Grey Gardens' (on HBO Max or The Criterion Channel) and see where it lands on the list of the best documentaries of all time according to critics here: buff.ly/2vikTNq

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DMovies @dmovies.bsky.social · 7d

Raoul Peck retraces the footsteps of the "recorder of the Apartheid", first in his native South Africa and then in "soulless" New York

Now on various VoD platforms:

dmovies.org/2024/05/21/e...

Ernest Cole: Lost and Found - DMovies

Raoul Peck retraces the footsteps of the "recorder of the Apartheid", first in his native South Africa and then in "soulless" New York - solemn and potent documentary is on VoD on Monday, April 7th

dmovies.org

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Amy Nicholson @filmsbyamy.bsky.social · 8d

Raoul Peck right now on @allofitwnyc.bsky.social on @wnyc.org - Orwell doc at @ifccenter.bsky.social right now, too!

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Amy Nicholson @filmsbyamy.bsky.social · 8d

Huge congrats to the Berkely Film Foundation 2025 grantees! (especially the students!) Read the list via @documentary.org www.documentary.org/exclusive-ne...

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NWArkProgressive @arkprogressive.bsky.social · 9d

Excellent discussion this morning of the new documentary ORWELL: 2+2=5 with @alexgibneyfilm.bsky.social on @democracynow.org www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGME...

ORWELL: 2+2=5 Trailer | TIFF 2025

YouTube video by TIFF Trailers

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Amy Nicholson @filmsbyamy.bsky.social · 9d

Currently screening in NYC at the @ifccenter.bsky.social

David Fear @davidlfear.bsky.social · 9d

I can't recommend ORWELL: 2+2=5 enough — a perfect use of a 20th century figure as a lens to examine 21st century authoritarianism, a great example of how to use mural-like filmmaking as a weapon, another reason why Raoul Peck is an invaluable documentarian. 📽️

www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...

How Did a Documentary on George Orwell Become the Scariest Movie of 2025?

Orwell: 2+2=5 look at writer who gave us a modern dystopian classic—and examines how authoritarianism works that feels way too familiar.

www.rollingstone.com

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 10d

Today is our first day without federal funding. Our commitment to providing trusted, objective journalism hasn't wavered.

For 50 years, PBS News has helped you understand the world and make informed decisions. This mission drives our work every day, and your support of PBS News makes it possible.

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