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Hollywood Music in Media Awards Nominations
Among the nominees are such hitmakers and composers as Elton John and Brandi Carlile, Miley Cyrus, Diane Warren, Pharrell Williams, A.R. Rahman and Linda Perry, among others.
‘Martha’ Review: Martha Stewart Unplugged In Candid And Surprising Tell-All Netflix Documentary
When I set out to see R.J. Cutler‘s new documentary, Martha, quite frankly I wasn’t focusing on it other than just another screening I had, and that it would be all about Martha Stewart. So I expected it would be mostly gardening, cooking and setting the perfect dinner-party table.
Netflix’s ‘Martha’ Trailer: R.J. Cutler Doc Chronicles Martha Stewart’s Rise And Fall — “I Was A Trophy For These Idiots”
Martha Stewart is sharing her story in Netflix‘s new documentary Martha, directed by R.J. Cutler.
45th News & Documentary Emmy Winners
We have the winners forthe 45th annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards. The News categories were in the spotlight Wednesday at the Palladium Times Square in New York City, which also hosted the Documentary ceremony on Thursday night.
EGOT-Winner Elton John – At 77, ‘E Got Much More Than Fame: New Doc Shows It’s “Never Too Late” To Find Contentment – Toronto Studio
If you want to make a documentary about someone famous, it helps to have a person on the inside – a spouse, say, who knows exactly where a treasure trove of archive is just waiting to be explored. Such is the case with the film Elton John: Never Too Late, the film about the British superstar singer-songwriter, which just premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. It is co-directed by David Furnish – Elton John’s husband – and R.J. Cutler, the renowned documentarian.
TIFF-Bound ‘Elton John: Never Too Late’ Gets Disney+ Streaming Date; Documentary Called “Emotionally Charged, Intimate”
Elton John: Never Too Late, the documentary about the British-born music legend’s incredible career, will debut on Disney+ on Friday, December 13, the streaming platform announced today.
News & Documentary Emmy Nominations: BIG VAPE: THE RISE AND FALL OF JUUL
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is out with the nominations for its 45th News & Documentary Emmy Awards, which will be handed out in the fall.
Producers Guild Awards Reveals Documentary Film Nominations
The Producers Guild is out with the first nominees for its 35th annual Producers Guild Awards.
Sex Researcher Shere Hite Returns To Cultural Prominence, And The Oscar Race
The groundwork was laid for Nicole Newnham’s Oscar-contending documentary The Disappearance of Shere Hite back when the director was just a girl.
Oscar Contender ‘The Disappearance Of Shere Hite’ To Hit Cinemas In U.K., Ireland In January
Oscar-contending documentary The Disappearance of Shere Hite will be making an appearance in cinemas in the U.K. and Ireland within weeks, courtesy of Dogwoof.
Deadline’s Doc Talk Podcast: Fab Five Filmmakers Share Emotion Of Playing IDFA – World’s Largest Documentary Film Festival
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Nicole Newnham tells us how European audiences reacted to her award-winning documentary The Disappearance of Shere Hite, about the titular American sex researcher who became a sensation after the publication of her book The Hite Report in the 1970s, and then was virtually driven into exile by a harsh backlash to her findings.
‘South To Black Power’: Trailer And Premiere Date Revealed For Sam Pollard Documentary About Charles M. Blow
HBO Original documentary South To Black Power, a This Machine production, directed by Peabody Sam Pollard (HBO’s Hostages, Black Art: In the Absence of Light) and Llewellyn M. Smith (Poisoned Water), debuts Tuesday, November 28 on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.
A Sex Researcher Reveals Her Intimate Survey Questions In Exclusive Clip From ‘The Disappearance Of Shere Hite’
In the mid-1970s most American women remained silent about their sexual feelings – how they achieved orgasms, what they liked to do in bed. It was a major taboo to explore such a topic. Shere Hite changed all that.
Cinema Eye Honors Announces First Round Of Documentary Nominations
The Cinema Eye Honors, now in its 17th year, “recognizes outstanding artistic achievement in nonfiction and documentary films and series,” including directing, producing, cinematography, editing, composing, sound design, visual design “and recognizing the contributions of participants in front of the camera.”
The Silencing Of A Sex Researcher Explored In Award-Winning ‘The Disappearance Of Shere Hite’ – For The Love Of Docs
Sex researcher Shere Hite became a media sensation in the mid-1970s with the publication of her groundbreaking study of female sexuality, The Hite Report. Then came the furious backlash. Hite’s extraordinary impact on American culture, and the price she paid for her work are explored in the award-winning documentary The Disappearance of Shere Hite. The film directed by Oscar nominee Nicole Newnham (Crip Camp) screened as part of Deadline’s virtual event series For the Love of Docs.
‘Big Vape: The Rise And Fall Of Juul’ Trailer: In R.J. Cutler’s Netflix Documentary Series, E-Cig Maker Goes From Silicon Valley Darling To “Cautionary Tale”
At one point, e-cigarette maker Juul was valued at $38 billion, qualifying the company as one of the most successful startups in Silicon Valley history. But that book value proved as ephemeral as a cloud of smoke.
Primetime Emmy Awards Nominations
The 75th annual Primetime Emmy Awards nominations were revealed Wednesday morning.
IFC Films, Sapan Studios Acquire ‘The Disappearance Of Shere Hite,’ Doc On Celebrated Sex Researcher Who Was Attacked By Conservative Critics
IFC Films and Sapan Studios today announced they have acquired North American rights to The Disappearance of Shere Hite, a feature documentary on the famed sex researcher whose pioneering study of women’s sexuality sold millions but triggered a ferocious backlash.
America Gets A New National Anthem In Tribeca Doc From Director Peter Nicks, Producer Ryan Coogler
“The Star-Spangled Banner,” written by Francis Scott Key was adopted by Congress as the national anthem of the United States in 1931. But what if it’s time for a new anthem? And if we adopted a new one, what should it sound like?
‘Supreme’, ‘Terry Schiavo’s Story’ To Premiere At DC/DOX Festival; ‘Anthem’ And ‘The Body Politic’ Among Special Screenings On Slate For June Event
Peter Nicks’ Anthem and Gabriel Francis Paz Goodenough’s The Body Politic are among the non-fiction highlights in this year’s DC/DOX documentary film festival in Washington, D.C. next month.