How Cameron Crowe Made a David Crosby Documentary and Found His Future
The writer-director of “Jerry Maguire” and “Almost Famous” sees a way out of the studio morass, and the aging rocker helped him get there.
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‘Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love’: How Two Real Romances Fueled Nick Broomfield’s Intimate Documentary
Marianne Ihlen inspired classic songs and encouraged the men in her life, including Leonard Cohen and the documentarian, to find their best selves.
Netflix Picks Release Date for Obamas’ First Oscar Contender, ‘American Factory’ — Exclusive
This marks the first title from the Obamas’ Higher Ground Productions to premiere on the streaming service.
National Geographic Adds ‘The Cave’ to Crowded Documentary Oscar Race — Exclusive
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Feras Fayyad (“Last Man in Aleppo”) returns to war-torn Syria as NatGeo acquires the film for a prime Oscar season slot.
Documentarians Dan Cogan and Liz Garbus Launch New Production Company — Exclusive
Two top filmmakers are joining forces to make a business out of documentaries.
‘This Changes Everything’ Trailer: Meryl Streep and Jessica Chastain in Hollywood Gender Discrimination Doc
The new documentary explores the “underrepresentation and misrepresentation of women” in the industry.
‘Honeyland’ Trailer: The Beekeeping Documentary That Had Sundance Abuzz
The Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner turns one woman’s life into an allegory for humanity’s survival.
‘Diego Maradona’ Review: A Gripping Saga of Soccer Legend’s Fall From Grace — Cannes
“Amy” director Asif Kapadia’s crafts an absorbing look at Maradona’s epic journey.
Documentary Business Reveals Widening Gap Between Rich and Poor
Highlights from several recent international documentary events show that the non-fiction business is booming — but only for certain kinds of films.
Apple Poaches A&E Veteran Molly Thompson in Pursuit of Documentary Dominance
As demand for documentaries grows, A&E is losing a valuable player to the Apple platform.
‘Leaving Neverland’ Effect: Radio Stations Pull Michael Jackson Music After HBO Doc
The Canadian Press reports three radio stations have already stopped playing Jackson’s music in wake of the new documentary.
Documentary Success Without Netflix? The Tennis Channel Thinks It Can Pull It Off
The cable channel’s decision to produce a documentary without the streamer’s support is a unique case study in media consolidation.
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