This is an urgent transcription. The copy may not be in its final form. FRIEND GOOD MAN: This is Democracy now!Democracynow.org, The War and Peace Report. I am Amy Goodman. Tonight in New York, the former home of Democracy now!The fire station studio will open as Firehouse: DCTV‘s Cinema forRead More →
Apple Original Movies announced a new untitled documentary film from Extracurricular and A24, featuring the story of the legendary “haenyeo” from Jeju Island in South Korea. The film is directed by Peabody Award nominee Sue Kim (“The Speed Cubers”), and is the first project in Apple TV+’s partnership with MalalaRead More →
CNN – On the eve of the 2020 election, Roger Stone, the longtime Republican operative and ally of former President Donald Trump, told a documentary film crew that he had no interest in waiting to tally the actual votes before contesting election results. “F**k the vote, let’s get straight toRead More →
By Zachary Cohen, Holmes Lybrand and Jackson Grigsby, CNN On the eve of the 2020 elections, Peter Rogerlongtime Republican agent and ally of the former president donald trumptold a documentary film crew that he had no interest in waiting to count the actual votes before challenging the election results. “F**kRead More →
In 1996, the city of Anaheim took on a $500 million bond, in part to build a parking structure for the Walt Disney Company. The city leased the land to Disney for $1 a year and let Disney keep the tens of millions in revenue even as the city struggledRead More →
ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands – July 14: Pharoah Sanders performs at North Sea Jazz Festival on July 14, 2018 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. (Photo by Peter Van Breukelen/Redferns) Peter Van Breukelen/Redferns Pharaoh Sanders has passed away. He was 81 years old. Sanders’ label Luaka Bop shared the news in a TweeterRead More →
Pharoah Sanders, the legendary jazz saxophonist perhaps best known for his transcendent work with John Coltrane and a solo run for Impulse Records from the mid-1960s, and who helped define the so-called spiritual jazz movement , is dead. He was 81 years old. Sanders died Saturday morning in Los Angeles,Read More →
Musician, composer, actress and author, Ledisi will come to Boston for a year as the first artist-in-residence at the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice. As Artist-in-Residence, Ledisi will teach, lead workshops, mentor students and, of course, perform! Born in New Orleans and raised in Oakland, California, Ledisi (AnibadeRead More →
A new home for documentary cinema will open in a historic building in Chinatown this weekend. Firehouse will be the Downtown Community Television Center’s (DCTV) documentary film theater. The 67-seat theater will showcase first-run films, staged shows and repertoire works. It offers 4K projection, 7.1 surround sound, interactive features toRead More →
Jazz musician Kyle Eastwood has appeared in several recent films, usually as the bassist in a band playing in the background while the actors chew up sets on the dance floor. It’s been 40 years, however, since her big moment as a co-star above the title; he was 12 whenRead More →
NEWBURYPORT — Experienced documentarians and some newcomers will get a chance to see their work when a full, in-person Newburyport Documentary Film Festival returns this weekend with “Jack Has a Plan” on Friday. Joanne Morris, who was the festival’s executive director for 10 years, said the return to in-person formRead More →
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Ramsey Lewis, one of the world’s foremost jazz pianists, died Monday at his Chicago home at the age of 87. His career ranged from concerts by his trio at the club to the presentation of symphonic works in large concert halls. He scored pop hits while maintaining a high levelRead More →
Famed jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis, whose music entertained fans during a career spanning more than 60 years that began with the Ramsey Lewis Trio and made him one of the most successful jazz musicians in the country, died. He was 87 years old. Lewis is revered in jazz circles forRead More →
Famed jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis, whose music entertained fans during a career spanning more than 60 years that began with the Ramsey Lewis Trio and made him one of the most successful jazz musicians in the country, died. He was 87 years old. Lewis is revered in jazz circles forRead More →
Jazz pianist and Nea Jazz Master Ramsey Lewis has died at his Chicago home at the age of 87, his family announced via Facebook on September 12. As of this writing, there is no word regarding his cause of death. The decorated jazz musician’s loyal fans are mourning his death,Read More →
Legendary jazz musician Ramsey Lewis, known for hits such as “The In Crowd” and “Wade in the Water,” died Monday morning at his Chicago home. He was 87 years old. Lewis recorded over 80 albums during his career, during which he received five gold records and three Grammy Awards. TheRead More →
The Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival (HSDFF) returns October 7-15 and will be held at the Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa. Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort will be the presenting sponsor of the 31st annual festival. This year, the festival will feature over 80 films, numerous filmmakers and industry guests, Q&ARead More →
By Neia Balao 1:00 p.m. PDT, September 11, 2022 _ From actors and actresses to royals and reality stars, join Wonderwall.com as we take a look at all the celebrities marking birthdays in September 2022… The 9/11 star of Grammy-winning music and “Will & Grace” actor Harry Connick Jr., longRead More →
The Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival (HSDFF) returns October 7-15 and will be held at the Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa. HSDFF has announced that Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort will be the presenting sponsor of the 31st annual festival. This year, the festival will feature over 80 films, numerous filmmakersRead More →
Lady Gaga has just two tour dates left before her ‘Chromatica’ era comes to an end, but it looks like she’s in for a big surprise for her fans as her recent concert in California was filmed with professional cameras throughout. a spectacle ; could there be another documentary filmRead More →
USA, Sept. 1, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — With the release of his third single this year, producer Infinite Jaguar is raising the bar for jazz musicians who mix genres. ‘Ghost Meat’ features jazz giants Tim Lefebvre on bass and John Ellis on sax. Heavy lo-fi beats meet harmonically complex drums andRead More →
Diffusion Documentary film about Kate Baldwin concert to be shown in aid of Skylight Music Theatre; Watch a preview broadway come home captures the Broadway favorite visiting her hometown and performing an intimate concert. broadway come home, a hybrid documentary and concert film starring two-time Tony nominee Kate Baldwin, willRead More →