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Gary Hustwit created "Eno," a documentary about musician Brian Eno that reinvents itself with every screening using generative software. The groundbreaking film challenges everything we thought we knew about movies as a fixed, unchanging art form.
When a US student stole their viral animated film and won prizes with it, two Berlin filmmakers didn't sue. Instead, they flew to America, confronted the thief, and made a documentary about the whole incredible saga.
A Nigerian coming-of-age drama has been chosen as the only African feature film among five selected for Washington DC's longest-running independent film festival. The selection marks a significant milestone for contemporary Nigerian cinema on the global stage.
A passionate new documentary proves women have always been horror's driving force, from silent films to modern masterpieces. Director Donna Davies and scholar Alexandra Heller-Nicholas shatter the myth that horror is a boys' club.
A groundbreaking documentary premiering on International Women's Day shines a spotlight on the pioneering women who shaped Nigeria's vibrant Fuji music industry. The film reveals decades of untold stories, from record label founders to the cultural keepers whose contributions made the genre thrive.
A two-time breast cancer survivor is touring the UK with her documentary that blends humor, animation, and a giant inflatable breast to show how creativity heals. Her film has already won multiple awards and sparks vital conversations about life after cancer.
A Kazakh documentary about women imagining life beyond male dominance just made history at one of the world's top film festivals. Despite zero government funding, the filmmakers turned persistence into a sold-out Berlin premiere.
A new Netflix documentary filmed incredibly rare mountain gorilla behavior that researchers typically wait a decade to witness. The film reveals striking similarities between gorillas and humans while celebrating conservation wins in Rwanda.
A new documentary is giving voice to Costa Rica's howler monkeys, whose populations are plummeting due to electrocutions from uninsulated power lines. The film aims to transform policy and save a species losing 80% of electrocution victims.
A filmmaker and her dad rescued two baby calves from slaughter and drove them hundreds of miles to safety. Their heartwarming road trip became a documentary film.
Six high school students from Albert Lea just earned national prizes for documentaries connecting America's founding values to modern challenges. Their films on family farms and free speech won big in C-SPAN's StudentCam competition.
Malian director Intagrist el Ansari spent a decade filming elders to document his people's fading traditions. His documentary "Undertows: A Tuareg Tale" captures centuries-old nomadic culture as a letter to his son and future generations.
A new film tells the story of four Indigenous siblings separated as children, reuniting as adults to heal and reconnect. Director Tasha Hubbard transforms a real documentary into a moving drama that celebrates resilience and Native storytelling. ##
A new documentary premiering on Prime Video chronicles King Charles's lifelong environmental work, featuring star-studded support from Benedict Cumberbatch, Kate Winslet, and Dame Judi Dench. The 90-minute film reveals decades of dedication despite criticism.
When more than 800 middle schoolers in New Jersey watched a Holocaust survivor's documentary, something unexpected happened: they kept talking about it at lunch instead of sports. The Emmy-nominated film, created by a local director, is sparking conversations that educators say are changing how students see history.
Eileen Collins went from a traumatic childhood in upstate New York to commanding a space shuttle, and her story just became an inspiring documentary. The film shows how she shattered barriers while balancing motherhood and the emotional weight of dangerous missions.
A new IMAX film premiering June 7 captures stunning proof that oceans can heal themselves when given a chance. From Norwegian fjords to former nuclear test sites, the documentary celebrates marine life making remarkable recoveries.
A tiny Australian coastal town of 3,000 is creating its own documentary as a visual time capsule, bringing longtime residents and newcomers together. Four schoolchildren are starring in the film, hoping to preserve what makes Agnes Water special before growth changes it forever.
The Library of Congress just named 25 beloved films to its National Film Registry, from 1896 silent classics to Wes Anderson's visually stunning "The Grand Budapest Hotel." The selections honor movies that shaped American culture, including "The Karate Kid," "Clueless," and "Inception."
Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder and Canadian director Matt Finlin created a documentary following the race to cure epidermolysis bullosa, a devastating skin disease affecting children worldwide. The Netflix film captures breakthrough research that could unlock treatments for thousands of rare diseases.
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