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Woodstock Film Festival @woodstockfilmfest.bsky.social · 15h

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 · 16h

“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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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 16h

“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
povmagazine.com/michelle-ros...

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.

povmagazine.com

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Amy Nicholson @filmsbyamy.bsky.social · 16h

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

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New York Magazine @nymag.com · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 4d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

Best doc ever

nonfics.bsky.social @nonfics.bsky.social · 3d

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 · 4d

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 · 5d

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 · 5d

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 · 6d

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

www.youtube.com

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Amy Nicholson @filmsbyamy.bsky.social · 6d

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

David Fear @davidlfear.bsky.social · 6d

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 · 7d

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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Amy Nicholson @filmsbyamy.bsky.social · 7d

Loving the sound of this... clackety clack woooo wooooo!

TRAINS documentary opening Fri at @dctvny.bsky.social

www.dctvny.org/s/firehouse-...

Amy Nicholson @filmsbyamy.bsky.social · 8d

The @docnycfest.bsky.social Monday Memo includes a nice mention of Gianfranco Rosi's latest genius. TRAILER for BELOW THE CLOUDS: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eF_R...

MONDAY MEMO: mailchi.mp/docnyc.net/m...

Below The Clouds | Trailer | Gianfranco Rosi

YouTube video by The Match Factory

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Amy Nicholson @filmsbyamy.bsky.social · 9d

PORCELAIN WAR is on @pbs.org POV tonight!!!!!

www.pbs.org/pov

Amy Nicholson @filmsbyamy.bsky.social · 9d

The wonderful @hsdff.bsky.social schedule is up!!!! Best audiences anywhere. Check out this year’s program- hsdff2025.eventive.org/schedule

Amy Nicholson @filmsbyamy.bsky.social · 9d

Soooo looking forward to this and the rage that will follow!!!!

The Librarians Film @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social · 9d

"One of the most important films of the year."" - @irishtimes.com

Oscar-nominated & Peabody winner, Kim A. Snyder‘s latest film is a rallying cry for the freedom to read. Now playing in UK/IRE & coming to US theaters THIS FRIDAY @filmforumnyc.bsky.social. Get tix: TheLibrariansFilm.com/screenings

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Nitehawk Cinema @nitehawkcinema.bsky.social · 9d

Get ready for October 🎃 🔪

HALLOWEEN screens Friday & Saturday at midnite at Nitehawk Williamsburg

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Amy Nicholson @filmsbyamy.bsky.social · 9d

Gabriela was one of our advisors on HAPPY CAMPERS (happycampers.film) and is so talented! Saw this at @purenonfiction.bsky.social - shocking + maddening!!!

nonfics.bsky.social @nonfics.bsky.social · 9d

Gabriela Cowperthwaite’s ‘The Grab’ is now streaming on Kanopy. You can find our take on the film, about a global conspiracy to control the world’s food and water supply, in this edition of the newsletter from last year: buff.ly/3Xmuv7H

Amy Nicholson @filmsbyamy.bsky.social · 12d

HT to @nonfics.bsky.social for reminding us that GREY GARDENS turns 50 this year! Would it have been funded today? Nope. Would it be a victim of CC? Likely. It doesn't save the world & it's highly entertaining. No wonder it's one of the best of all time.

Amy Nicholson @filmsbyamy.bsky.social · 12d

Ondi Timoner's ALL GOD'S CHILDREN starts today at the @ifccenter.bsky.social + it's the @docnycfest.bsky.social Weekend Watch!

www.ifccenter.com/films/all-go...

IFC Center - All God’s Children

Friday, September 26 at 6:55: Q&A with film subjects including Reverend Dr. Robert M. Waterman, Jonathan Spear, Lou Mintz and Waliek Crandall Saturday, September 27 at 6:55: Q&A with film subjects inc...

www.ifccenter.com