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Melania Trump Documentary Hits Streaming for Free

The new film 'Melania' is now available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.

New Red Hot Chili Peppers Documentary Headed to Netflix

The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers explores the band's origins and the lasting impact of founding guitarist Hillel Slovak.

New Red Hot Chili Peppers Documentary Headed to Netflix

Film explores the band's origins and the legacy of founding guitarist Hillel Slovak

New Red Hot Chili Peppers Documentary Headed to Netflix

The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers explores the band's origins and the lasting impact of founding guitarist Hillel Slovak.

Melania Documentary Hits Prime Video on March 9th

The film, directed by Brett Ratner, offers a first-hand look at the first lady's perspective during the Trump family's return to the White House.

Filmmaker's 'Powwow People' Celebrates Indigenous Culture

Documentary transports viewers to vibrant Seattle powwow, though some technical issues hinder full immersion.

True/False Film Fest Showcases Documentaries Tackling Complex Social Issues

The 2026 festival in Columbia, Missouri highlighted films exploring science, labor rights, and collective memory

How to Watch the 2026 Oscar Nominated Short Films

The 15 short films competing across animated, live-action, and documentary categories at the 98th Academy Awards.

True/False Film Fest Opens with Vibrant Jubilee Celebration

Annual documentary film festival kicks off with extravagant costumes, food, and music in Columbia, Missouri.

Epic Indeed: 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' Offers Definitive Look at King's Vegas Residency

Part concert film, part documentary, the new release chronicles Presley's return to the stage after his iconic '68 Comeback Special.

New Documentary Explores Jazz Visionary Sun Ra's Enduring Influence

The film 'Sun Ra: Do the Impossible' illuminates the mythmaker and Afrofuturist architect whose impact resonates across music, fashion, and art.

New Music Documentary 'Dead City Punx' to Premiere in April

The film, executive produced by Zack de la Rocha, charts the band's illegal outdoor shows and clashes with authorities.

Thessaloniki Documentary Festival Head Discusses AI, Separating Fact From Fiction

Festival director Orestis Andreadakis unpacks the highlights of the 2026 edition, including how documentaries are needed 'now more than ever'.

Unconventional 'Nuisance Bear' Documentary Wins Big at Sundance

First-time feature directors Jack Weisman and Gabriela Osio Vanden take an artistic, nuanced approach to exploring the tensions between polar bears and humans in northern Canada.

Werner Herzog explores 'Ghost Elephants' in new documentary

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

Oklahoma Jewish Film Festival Returns for 12th Edition

The annual festival at Circle Cinema showcases diverse global Jewish stories through film.

Oscar-Nominated Documentary Shorts Tackle Weighty Issues

Filmmakers hope their powerful films can inspire change and reframe important debates.

Rare 1897 Film Depicting Robot Discovered in Michigan

The 45-second silent film "Gugusse and the Automaton" is believed to be the first cinematic depiction of a robot.

IMAX to Show 5 F1 Races in 2026, But One Choice Disappoints

Apple TV's new F1 broadcast deal includes select races on the big screen, but the Miami Grand Prix seems like an underwhelming pick.

Swedish Bureaucrat Helped Free Jews From Nazis

The Swedish Connection on Netflix tells the true story of Gosta Engzell, who facilitated the rescue of 100,000 Jews during WWII.

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