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Werner Herzog explores 'Ghost Elephants' in new documentary

The acclaimed filmmaker's latest film follows the tracks of a mysterious elephant herd.

Disneyland Documentary Narrowly Avoids Being Shelved

The new film "Disneyland Handcrafted" almost didn't happen due to lack of funding, until a Disney executive stepped in to save the project.

Johnny Knoxville Reflects on Delusions After Brutal Bull Injury

The Jackass star opens up about the severe mental toll of a concussion that took months to recover from.

New Deadhead Documentary 'Summer Tour' to Screen This Summer

The film focuses on the Deadhead community following Dead & Company on their final tour in 2023.

New Deadhead Documentary 'Summer Tour' to Screen This Summer

The film focuses on the Deadhead community following Dead & Company's final tour in 2023.

Chloë Sevigny's New Grateful Dead Documentary Captures Enduring Deadhead Culture

The actor's film "Summer Tour" follows tie-dye-clad fans on the band's final tour in 2023, as the community mourns the loss of co-founder Bob Weir.

Two California Runaways Posed as 'Bush Boys' in British Columbia

The bizarre story of how two young men deceived a small Canadian town for months before the truth came out.

Werner Herzog on Dreams, Defeats, and Ghost Elephants

The legendary filmmaker discusses his new documentary and the physical challenges of filmmaking in his 80s.

Olympic Skier Jessie Diggins Bares Her Struggle with Eating Disorder

Threshold documentary directors Lars and Torsten Brinkema share how they gained Jessie's trust to tell her intimate story of recovery

Wise Child Studios Names Leslie Mattingly Head of Documentary

Veteran producer to lead nonfiction expansion following Netflix debut of "Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model"

Award-Winning Documentary 'Palmas' to Transition into Feature Film

Producer Ana Flávia Veiga leads the expansion of the acclaimed film exploring the complex history of palm trees in Los Angeles.

New Film About Legendary Russian Bard Vysotsky Debuts in Kazan

Director Anatoly Balchev's 'Vysotsky. Unknown Pages' blends fact and fiction to explore the life of the iconic singer-songwriter.

Baz Luhrmann Brings Elvis' Vegas Heyday to Life in 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert'

Director Baz Luhrmann goes in-depth on making the immersive concert film that lets Elvis 'tell his story - sing it and tell it to you - almost like in a dreamscape'.

Barbara Forever Documentary Wins Teddy Award at Berlin Film Festival

The film explores the work of pioneering lesbian filmmaker Barbara Hammer.

Oceanside Intl Film Festival Celebrates Surf Cinema

Annual fan-favorite Surf Saturday event returns to Brooks Theater for festival preview night.

Billy Idol Documentary 'Billy Idol Should Be Dead' Sets Theatrical Release

The film explores the rock star's career and personal life, featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews.

Billy Idol Documentary "Billy Idol Should Be Dead" Sets Theatrical Release

The film explores the rock star's career and personal life, featuring never-before-seen footage and new music.

Billy Idol Documentary "Billy Idol Should Be Dead" Sets Theatrical Release

The film explores the rock star's career and personal life with never-before-seen footage.

New Documentary Offers Intimate Look at Paul McCartney's Post-Beatles Life

Morgan Neville's 'Man on the Run' explores the loneliness, sadness and doubt McCartney faced after the Beatles' breakup.

Oscars Flashback: When a 'Pimp' Brought Down the House

A lesser-known category stole the spotlight at the 78th Academy Awards in 2006.

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