“We are now joined in feeling.” An official promo trailer has debuted for a new music documentary titled in full Mixtape Trilogy: Stories of the Power of Music. Despite “Trilogy” in the title, it’s just one full 93 minute feature film, but with different segments about three different artists. Mixtape Trilogy: Stories of the Power of Music is described as an entertaining, impactful documentary that explores the unifying power of music and examines the relationship between musical artists and their fans. Featured artists include Indigo Girls, Vijay Iyer, and Talib Kweli. Amy Ray of Indigo Girls states, “It is an absolute honor to be part of this poignant film that truly shows the power of music through the eyes of the artist and the receiver of that… [Read More...]

“I had to really figure out who I was… and believe in that.” Netflix has just revealed the official trailer for the documentary Halftime, a biopic doc about iconic Latina singer Jennifer Lopez. This is premiering at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival this summer before it hits Netflix for streaming worldwide. Here’s what it’s all about: “Much like the diva-led docs of years past, this is more than a simple concert diary: It’s a glimpse into Lopez’s most fiercely protected, private moments — the kind of behind-the-scenes access fans crave. In Halftime, Lopez is giving us a peek behind the curtain — unpacking everything from her iconic 2020 Super Bowl halftime performance with Shakira (get it?) to her journey as a mom, Latinx creative… [Read More...]

“It’s not an impossible dream after all. We could make it come true.” Breaking Glass Pictures has revealed an official US trailer for a documentary film titled We Are The Thousand, which is finally opening in the US this summer after originally debuting in Italy back in 2020. What is the world’s greatest rock band? A thousand musicians and fans gather in Cesena, Italy to celebrate their favorite, the Foo Fighters. The film tells the story of one Foo Fighter fan named Fabio, who lives and works in a small town named Cesena (see Google Maps). His goal was to convince Dave Grohl to come visit and play there. He created a video of 1,000 musicians from all over Italy gathering in this town to play “Learn to… [Read More...]

“What they were playing is exactly what you’re not meant to be playing in Australia.” Madman Films in Australia has revealed a trailer for the rock documentary film Love in Bright Landscapes, which initially premiered at the 2021 Melbourne Film Festival last year. It’s out in Australia now, but there’s no other US date set yet – hopefully by the end of this year. The film tells the inspiring, tragic and intimate life story of David McComb, cult Australian singer/songwriter and driving force behind one of the greatest Australian bands, The Triffids. “It’s the debut feature from Melbourne writer and director Jonathan Alley, who made it over a 13-year period drawing on archival footage and interviews with the musician’s colleagues, family and friends. Excerpts of McComb’s music… [Read More...]

“Every one of us inherits the curses of our ancestors.” Neon has unveiled the trailer for Beba, an acclaimed documentary film made by Rebeca Huntt, also known as “Beba”. This first premiered at the 2021 Toronto Film Festival last fall, and it will open in theaters this summer. Beba is a poetic, raw and ruthless coming of age tale, in which a young NYC born and bred Afro-Latina stares down historical, societal, and generational trauma with unflinching courage. Weaving together music, 16mm film, poetry, and interview footage, Huntt traces her life’s journey from her family home to the mountains of South America, where she spent youthful summers, then onto the campus where she formed pivotal friendships and began to discover her authentic voice. As Huntt reaches… [Read More...]

“Raph cost himself opportunities and money, but… the payout is something that money can’t deliver.” 1091 Pictures has revealed an official trailer for Au Revoir, which is actually a sports biopic documentary about a famous wakeboarder. Strange title for a film like this? I get it, referencing leaving the sport behind but… it’s not easy to connect “goodbye” in French to wakeboarding. Au Revoir is about a French-Canadian named Raphael Derome – raised on water in Quebec like the rest of his family, Raph has been at the forefront of wakeboarding over the last 15 years. He is very shy like many adventure athletes, and prefers not to be in the spotlight. With an endless drive and dedication to the sport, he is truly in it for the… [Read More...]

“They had no idea what the drug was going to do to us.” File this one under “truth is stranger than fiction.” Discovery has revealed the trailer for a compelling documentary titled Dr. Delirium and the Edgewood Experiments, part of their “Undiscovered” doc series. This one is an 80 minute feature doc about the true story of what happened at the Edgewood Arsenal facility in Maryland years ago. This is different than the CIA experiments with “Project MKUltra” and LSD, and it’s not the same as the military’s investigation into recreational drugs and psychoactive compounds. From 1955 to 1975, the US Army used its own soldiers as human guinea pigs in research involving powerful, mind-altering drugs. Told through exclusive footage and first-hand accounts, this is the… [Read More...]

“Sometimes you need to stand up to illegitimate authority.” HBO has revealed the trailer for an acclaimed documentary film titled The Janes, a remarkably important film about a remarkably true story from the 1970s. This premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, and it will be streaming on HBO starting in June this summer. “We had to go underground.” Police arrested seven women who were part of a clandestine network. Using code names, blindfolds and safe houses, they built an underground service for women seeking safe, affordable, illegal abortions calling themselves “Jane”. The Janes tells the revelatory story of a group of unlikely outlaws. Defying state legislature that outlawed abortion, the Catholic Church that condemned it, and the Chicago Mob that was profiting… [Read More...]

“A subtle portrayal of non-sensational humanity.” Magnolia Pics has revealed a stunning official trailer for Bitterbrush, an acclaimed documentary film about women cowboys working on the Idaho frontier. This premiered at the 2021 Telluride Film Festival last fall, and I remember many of my colleagues raving about it as one of their favorite films of last year’s fest. In the remote and rugged mountains of the American West, two young women contemplate the future as they work alone herding cattle. This wonderfully picturesque film takes us on a journey with the two, Hollyn and Colie, as they herd cattle through the remote regions of Idaho. “Totally off the grid with only their dogs as companions, Hollyn and Colie brave inclement weather and perilous work conditions while… [Read More...]

“We are here with a simple mission: to make sure that food is an agent of change.” National Geographic has unveiled an official trailer for a documentary titled We Feed People, the latest doc feature directed by Ron Howard (following Pavarotti, Rebuilding Paradise). The film spotlights renowned chef José Andrés and his nonprofit World Central Kitchen’s mission & evolution over 12 years, from being a scrappy group of grassroots volunteers to becoming one of the most highly regarded humanitarian aid organizations in the disaster relief sector. They’ve been out in Ukraine since the start of the war helping feed families there, too. From Haiti to Madagascar, North Carolina to the Navajo Nation, Puerto Rico to Washington, D.C., and all around the world, the food relief NGO… [Read More...]

“Any artist that gets to create something that changes anyone’s life, has made it.” Cranked Up Films has released a new main trailer for Bleeding Audio, a rock documentary about the band called The Matches. If you know them, then this is a must watch. If you’ve never heard of them, you can learn all about their story in this film. Bleeding Audio is an intimate portrait detailing The Matches’ promising career, defeating break up, and inspiring reunion as they reflect on what success truly means for musicians in today’s digital industry. With interviews from some of music’s biggest names like Mark Hoppus (Blink 182), Nick Hexum (311) and Tom Higgenson (Plain White T’s), Bay Area filmmaker Chelsea Christer’s uplifting tribute tracks The Matches’ history… [Read More...]

“He’s The Beatles of comedy.” HBO has revealed the first official trailer for George Carlin’s American Dream, a two-part documentary coming to HBO Max later this month. Featuring interviews with Carlin’s family and friends, material from his stand-up specials and footage from his own personal archive. George Carlin’s American Dream, directed by Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio, chronicles the life and work of the legendary comedian who passed away in 2008. “He dared to wake us up.” There’s also interviews with Carlin & Brenda’s daughter, Kelly Carlin, offerring unique insight into her family’s story and her parents enduring love and partnership. Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, Patton Oswalt, Stephen Colbert, Bill Burr, Bette Midler, W. Kamau Bell, Sam Jay, Judy Gold and Jon Stewart are… [Read More...]

“There is only one law of the jungle: don’t mess with Mother Nature.” The Roku Channel has unveiled an official trailer for Mamas, an animal documentary show available for streaming this May for everyone to enjoy. The nature series will feature 14, short-form episodes ranging from 6-8 minutes – each one follows a different species of mother protecting its young. “Mamas dives into the enchanting and challenging lives of mothers in the wild, and the powerful relationships these animals have with their children.” The animals featured in the series include potter wasps, grizzly bears, hummingbirds, yellow baboons, cheetahs, lions, wildebeests, black-backed jackals, strawberry dart frogs, praying mantis, African elephants, hyenas, toque macaques, meerkats, and Tomson’s gazelles. With breathtaking scenery including beautiful landscapes from the forests of… [Read More...]