Category Archives: Documentary

Mandy Patinkin To Executive Produce Doc Feature From Ivan Cash “The Ever Curious Man”

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Emmy Award Winner Mandy Patinkin will executive produce the first documentary feature film from Ivan Cash, The Ever Curious Man, alongside Executive Producer, actor and writer Kathryn Grody and producer Jake Ewald. Best known for his roles in Homeland, Criminal Minds and The Princess Bride as well as being a Broadway veteran, Patinkin brings a particular understanding of art to the film alongside Cash, who is coming off of the World Premiere of his short film, Sea Lion Cow in the Tribeca Festival.

“I admire Ivan’s push to share this deeply personal story in this format,” said Executive Producer, Mandy Patinkin. “He’s turned this portrait of an artist into so much more; a captivating tableau of success and disappointment — resentment and reconciliation.”

The Ever Curious Man focuses on the artistic legacy of a compulsive 80-year old artist. The film explores the staggering beauty and sobering cost of being an artist, through the lens of glass sculptor Sydney Cash. The film will boast cinematography from Jamal Solomon, and editing from Elise Ahrens.
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ESPN’s “Motorcycle Mary” Set To Reve UP Tribeca

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morotcycle-maryThe untold story of legendary motorsports pioneer Mary McGee a.k.a. MOTORCYCLE MARY will come to the big screen at the 2024 Tribeca Festival in New York where it will make its world premiere in the shorts competition on Friday, June 7th (with additional screenings June 13 and 15).

ESPN Films recently announced it has acquired the film. MOTORCYCLE MARY will become part of ESPN’s 30 for 30 Shorts catalog. Per the network (via Deadline), its premiere on ESPN will be announced at a later date. The film’s trailer was just released today and may be viewed here.

The 22-minute documentary short MOTORCYCLE MARY, directed by Haley Watson and produced by Rachel Greenwald and executive produced by two-time Oscar® winner Ben Proudfoot and seven-time Formula One World Champion, Lewis Hamilton, brings McGee’s life to the big screen with stunning never-before-seen archival footage and photographs. McGee’s racing career spanned thirty years and saw Mary shatter gender norms while mastering multiple racing disciplines. The film is Watson’s directorial debut.


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“Heart of an Oak” Premiering on the Icon Film Channel 10th June

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Heart-of-an-OakIcon Film Distribution has announced the release of “Heart of an Oak” this summer. The documentary follows a year in the life of a majestic, 210-year-old oak tree and its many inhabitants, exploring the immensely rich universe thriving beneath its branches.

Featuring a unique cast including squirrels, birds, ants and mice, and packed with humour, joy and heart-in-your-mouth action.

The film will be available exclusively in the UK on the Icon Film Channel from 10th June, in UK Cinemas from 12th July and then on Digital Download from 12th August.

Commenting on the film, directors Laurent Charbonnier & Michel Seydoux said; “Considered the king of trees, the oak symbolizes power and durability: it is the largest and most majestic tree of our forests in the Northern Hemisphere. For many, it is synonymous with hope in a life for future generations. The stories in “Heart of an Oak” illustrate a spectacle of savage beauty, in a unique reading of the secrets of our biodiversity. More than a living plant, it is a habitat.


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“Flipside” Documentary From Director Chris Wilcha Set For Release May 31st

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flipsideThe new documentary from filmmaker Chris Wilcha is set for release beginning May 31st.

It is written by Joe Beshenkovsky, Adam Samuel Godlman, and Chris Wilcha, with Judd Apatow as one of the Executive Producers.

In the documentary, when filmmaker Chris Wilcha revisits the record store he worked at as a teenager in New Jersey, he finds the once-thriving bastion of music and weirdness from his youth slowly falling apart and out of touch with the times.

“Flipside” documents his tragicomic attempt to revive the store while revisiting other documentary projects he has abandoned over the years. In the process, Wilcha captures This American Life icon Ira Glass in the midst of a creative rebirth, discovers the origin story of David Bowie’s ode to a local New Jersey cable television hero, and uncovers the unlikely connection between jazz photographer Herman Leonard and TV writer David Milch. This disparate collection of stories coheres into something strange and expansive—a moving meditation on music, work, and the sacrifices and satisfaction of trying to live a creative life.

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Acclaimed Composer Ólafur Arnalds Joins ARI’S THEME as EP Ahead of Hot Docs World Premiere

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aris-theme-hot-docsSalazar Film announced today that award-winning Icelandic multi-instrumentalist and composer Ólafur Arnalds has joined the TELUS original documentary feature ARI’S THEME as an Executive Producer ahead of the film’s world premiere at Hot Docs on April 30th, 2024. The film, directed by filmmaking duo Salazar, Nathan Drillot and Jeff Lee Petry (Wizard Mode, Tegan and Sara Get Along), will screen to audiences for the first time in Toronto on April 30th and again on May 2nd, 2024 with the team in attendance. They also officially launched the ARI’S THEME trailer ahead of the fest.

Filmed in Victoria, B.C., ARI’S THEME follows Ari Kinarthy, a 34 year old music composer with a rare genetic condition called Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. The condition causes his muscles to deteriorate and will shorten his life. By sixteen Ari had lost the ability to move his arms but through a music therapy program he was introduced to composing, finding his life’s purpose. Now 18 years later with his diploma from Berklee College of Music, Ari feels the negative progression of his SMA. Focused on his legacy, Ari sets out to create the soundtrack of the most impactful memories of his young life.

“We can’t ever know how long we’ll be remembered or what impact we really made. But today I’m happy with the thought that if you find yourself humming one of my melodies, you will have invoked me and my story, and you will in turn remember me,” says composer & ARI’S THEME subject Ari Kinarthy.
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“The Beach Boys” Documentary Official Trailer Released

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The-Beach-BoysDisney+ has release the trailer for “The Beach Boys”, giving a first look at the new documentary premiering on May 24th.

“Play hard and strong, all the way,” heard on the trailer as it stars, with footage showing the group in the studio.

A celebration of The Beach Boys—the legendary band that revolutionized pop music—and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.

The documentary traces the band from humble family beginnings. It also features never-before-seen footage and all-new interviews with The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks, Bruce Johnston and other artists including Lindsey Buckingham, Monáe, Ryan Tedder and Don Was.

The Beach Boys was directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny, and is set to stream on the platform May 24.

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Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg Trailer Debut

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catching-fireDirected by Alexis Bloom and Svetlana Zill, CATCHING FIRE: THE STORY OF ANITA PALLENBERG is a vital portrait of the charismatic and fierce rock ‘n’ roller, actress, muse, and mother who rose to prominence in the 1960s and 1970s after a chance encounter with the Rolling Stones. Scarlett Johansson voices Anita (based on the words of her unpublished memoir) and the film includes her children, Marlon and Angela Richards, and their father, Keith Richards.

Anita Pallenberg was at many points in her life a newspaper headline: a “rock n’ roll goddess,” a “voodoo priestess,” and an “evil seductress.” She was accused of trying to break up the Rolling Stones, among other things. But those who loved her considered her an exciting cultural force, and a loving mother – and innocent of the accusations.

Never-seen-before home movies and family photographs explore life with the Rolling Stones and tell a bittersweet tale of both triumph and heartbreak. From Barbarella to the Swiss Alps, and the Lower East Side to London, Anita Pallenberg was a creative force ahead of her time.

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Generation Iron Unveils New Trailer for Original Documentary ‘Code Red: Diaries of Madness’

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Code-Red--Diaries-of-MadnessGeneration Iron​ has unmveiled a new trailer for original documentary “Code Red: Diaries of Madness”.

The feature documentary by award-winning filmmaker Vlad Yudin follows retired champion boxer and celebrity nutritionist Cristy “Code Red” Nickel’s remarkable comeback to competitive bodybuilding at 46 years old.

The film explores her intense preparation, struggles, and relearning of the sport, delving into her inspiring journey from poverty to millionaire and analyzes the contrast between bodybuilding and general weight loss. Simultaneously managing her thriving fitness and wellness company, the film showcases Cristy’s dedication to transforming lives, providing a powerful testament to resilience and empowerment.

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“To Kill A Tiger” To Release Globally On Netflix On Oscar Sunday

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Academy Award Nominated Documentary Feature ‘To Kill A Tiger’ will release globally on Netflix on Sunday, March 10th, Oscar Sunday, director Nisha Pahuja and Notice Pictures Inc. has announced.

To Kill A Tiger follows the story of Ranjit, a farmer in Jharkhand, India, who takes on the fight of his life when he demands justice for his 13-year-old daughter, the victim of sexual assault. The documentary highlights Ranjit’s unwavering support for his daughter and the bravery of a family willing to risk everything for justice.

“It’s been a long, fascinating 9 year journey with To Kill a Tiger and to be here at this juncture–to announce we’re releasing globally on Netflix on March 10th, Oscar Sunday, we simply couldn’t have asked for anything better,” said Director Nisha Pahuja. “I’m filled with gratitude for all the partners along the way–our co-Producer the National Film Board of Canada, our Canadian Broadcasters TVO and the Knowledge Network, and our supporters Telefilm Canada and the Rogers Group of Funds. We’d not be here without them or without the support of an extraordinary group of Executive Producers. All of us who have made this film could not be happier than to be showcasing this epic labour of love and the story of Ranjit and his family on Netflix.”

‘To Kill A Tiger’ is produced by Notice Pictures Inc. & the National Film Board of Canada with Dev Patel, Mindy Kaling, Rupi Kaur, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas on board as Executive Producers.

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Reading Rainbow Documentary, Butterly In The Sky Announces Release Plans

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Reading-Rainbow-DocumentaryDirectors Bradford Thomason and Brett Whitcomb announced the theatrical and digital release plans for the feature documentary Butterfly in the Sky. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and went on to screen at dozens of festivals, winning fourteen awards in total.

For 26 seasons, Reading Rainbow met young viewers in their living rooms, whisking them away on far-off adventures into the boundless world of books. Inspiring and nostalgic, Butterfly in the Sky takes audiences behind the scenes of this beloved PBS children’s series and tells the story of its iconic host LeVar Burton, giving an inside look at the challenges he and the show’s creators faced in cultivating a love of reading through television. Reliving the show’s legacy is a refreshing return to the written page. But you don’t have to take our word for it.

“Thomason and Whitcomb are terrific storytellers,” said LeVar Burton. “To take a look at Reading Rainbow through their lens and share this story with audiences everywhere is very special. I hope audiences walk away with the same warm, fuzzy feeling I did when I watched this documentary for the first time.”
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