‘The Apollo’ Review: A Sincere Ode to a Beacon for Black Culture — Tribeca
Roger Ross Williams’ historical overview celebrates the history of a theater that has major significance for African-American entertainment.
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2019 Tribeca Film Festival to Open With Roger Ross Williams’ Doc ‘The Apollo’
The film “chronicles the unique history and contemporary legacy of the New York City landmark” and feature interviews with Patti LaBelle, Pharrell Williams, Smokey Robinson, and Jamie Foxx.
‘American Jail’ Trailer: Roger Ross Williams’ CNN Documentary Examines Nationwide Mass Incarceration — Exclusive
The new film from the Oscar-winning director of “Life, Animated” looks at the destructive, cyclical aspects of the U.S. prison system.
Documentary Filmmaking Has a Race Problem, and This Festival May Have the Solution
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Roger Ross Williams shares his experiences with the Full Frame Documentary Festival’s new high school program to address issues with race in the doc world.
Roger Ross Williams Reveals the Healing Power of Disney in His Autism Doc ’Life, Animated’: Awards Spotlight
The director of the Oscar-nominated film discusses Owen Suskind’s quest to take control of his life in the face of autism.
IndieWire and FilmStruck’s ‘Movies That Inspire Me’: Roger Ross Williams Goes Dark With Lars Von Trier’s ‘Breaking the Waves’
As part of our ongoing FilmStruck series, the “Life, Animated” director discusses the ways that von Trier’s 1996 film illuminates both selflessness and brutality.
IndieWire and FilmStruck’s ‘Movies That Inspire Me’: Roger Ross Williams and How ‘The War Room’ Changed Politics
The Oscar-winning documentarian says it’s impossible to imagine the level of access that was needed to make this film.
NYFF 2016: Convergence Program Highlights How Technology is Changing Cinematic Storytelling
Your guide to the VR, AR and interactive free experiences available during opening weekend of the fest.
‘Life, Animated’: How Roger Ross Williams Captured The Insular World Of Autism For A Touching True Life Story
The Academy Award-winning director breaks down how he approached the story of a boy who learned to speak through Disney characters.
‘Life, Animated’ Review: The Best Disney Movie That Disney Didn’t Make
An autistic man learns to experience the world through classic cartoons, and in the process, gives them new value.
‘Life, Animated’ Trailer: Young Boy Unable to Speak Finds Words in Disney Classics
“Life, Animated” gets a moving trailer, showing how Disney animated classics spoke to and helped a young autistic boy speak.
Daily Reads: Insiders on Fixing Hollywood’s Diversity Problem, How ‘WarGames’ Changed Reagan’s Cybersecurity Policy, and More
Daily Reads: Insiders on Fixing Hollywood’s Diversity Problem, How ‘WarGames’ Changed Reagan’s Cybersecurity Policy, and More
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Watch Karen O & Danger Mouse’s ‘Encounter With Lux Prima’ Documentary (EXCLUSIVE)
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Watch Samantha Bee Question the Merits of Democrats Appearing on Fox News
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Oscar Race Heats Up Chilly Cannes Film Festival With Hot Prospects From Pitt And DiCaprio To ‘Rocketman’ And Almodovar
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20 Years Ago, Susan Lucci Finally Won Her First Daytime Emmy — WATCH
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Sergio Trujillo (‘Ain’t Too Proud’ choreographer) on creating a ‘brand new vocabulary’ for The Temptations [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW]
