Posts Tagged ‘documentary’
Good Night Oppy: Mission to Mars Success
“It was a 300-million mile hole in one.” This quote from the documentary GOOD NIGHT OPPY says it all. The film tells the true and uplifting story about Opportunity, a rover that was sent to Mars for a 90-day mission but ended up surviving for 15 years. Thank to NASA covering the entire experiment the film…
Read MoreDrew Xanthopoulos: Humpback Whale Documentary FATHOM
Fathom follows Dr. Ellen Garland and Dr. Michelle Fournet, two scientists focused on the study of humpback whale songs and social communication. As they embark on parallel research journeys on opposite sides of the world, they seek to better understand whale culture and communication. The documentary, directed and photographed by Drew Xanthopoulos, film uniquely reveals a deep commitment…
Read MoreBobbi Jo Reed: Healing House, Addiction and New Documentary
. For 25 years, Bobbi Jo Reed has rescued thousands of addicts. But before she could help others, Bobbi Jo needed to help herself. In the documentary, Bobbi Jo: Under the Influence, this true life story takes an honest look into the world of alcoholism and addiction. Her story is heartbreaking, but so incredibly inspiring.…
Read MoreEscape From Extinction: Why You Should Care About One Million Species Disappearing
. A new documentary, Escape From Extinction, examines the work of the major zoological organizations that are racing against the clock to preserve the million species disappearing in today’s Sixth Mass Extinction. It’s fascinating, heartbreaking and important for families to watch and educate themselves against all the misinformation. Directed by Matthew Brady and narrated by Academy…
Read MoreBoys State: Filmmakers Jesse Moss & Amanda McBaine
“Boys State” is an annual, week-long program in which a thousand Texas high school seniors gather for an elaborate mock exercise: building their own state government. A documentary, with the same name, won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year and now the acclaimed documentary “Boys State” is in theatres ahead of its…
Read MoreBoys State: Politics, Masculinity, and Morality
It won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival in January, and now the acclaimed documentary “Boys State” is in theatres ahead of its global debut on Apple TV+ on Friday, August 14. If you’re unfamiliar, “Boys State” is an annual, week-long program in which a thousand Texas high school seniors gather for an…
Read MoreNew “Dads” Documentary Full of Famous Comedians and Real Life Fathers
Making her feature directorial debut, Bryce Dallas Howard bring her heartfelt and humorous documentary “Dads” to Apple+. Featuring funny and thoughtful testimonials from celebrities coupled with following six extraordinary fathers from across the globe, the film gives a firsthand glimpse into the joys and challenges of parenting in today’s world. We talked with Howard about…
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