SPRING & SUMMER RELEASES
TELEVISION EVENT
We’re excited to announce that The Film Desk will be releasing TELEVISION EVENT in theaters this summer. The theatrical release begins in NYC with a run at Film Forum starting Friday, May 30.
Directed by Jeff Daniels, TELEVISION EVENT explores the dramatic climax of the Cold War through the production and making of the controversial made-for-TV movie THE DAY AFTER. For a full list of showtimes and to purchase tickets, visit Film Forum’s website.
Special Q&A Screenings
Friday, May 30, 6:30pm ET
Q&A with Director Jeff Daniels and THE DAY AFTER Director Nicholas Meyer
Saturday, May 31, 6:10pm ET
Q&A with Director Jeff Daniels and Special Guests
APOCALYPSE IN THE TROPICS
Netflix has set a date for the worldwide launch of Petra Costa’s APOCALYPSE IN THE TROPICS, which will premiere on the platform on Monday, July 14. The documentary, which looks at the rising influence of evangelicalism on Brazilian politics, premiered at Venice and has screened at festivals around the world including Telluride, New York Film Festival, IDFA, CPH DOX and Hot Docs. Read more about the upcoming release in The Hollywood Reporter.
UPCOMING FESTIVALS
DC/DOX
DC/DOX, Washington D.C.’s premier documentary festival, is back for its third edition on June 12-15. We are thrilled that IP films APOCALYPSE IN THE TROPICS, BABY DOE, FACING WAR, FOLKTALES, MOVE YA BODY: THE BIRTH OF HOUSE, and VIKTOR were all selected. IP Executive Director Jenny Raskin will also moderate a panel in the Reality Check Forum. Tickets and passes are on sale now for the festival. Click here for the full DC/DOX lineup.
SHEFFIELD DOC/FEST
The UK’s biggest documentary festival, Sheffield Doc/Fest, takes place June 18-23. APOCALYPSE IN THE TROPICS (Debates), MARLEE MATLIN: NOT ALONE ANYMORE (People & Community), and MOVE YA BODY: THE BIRTH OF HOUSE (Rhythms) will all celebrate their UK premieres at the festival. Congrats to all the film teams! Check out Doc/Fest’s film guide to see this year’s full lineup.
ROOFTOP FILMS
Rooftop Films is a New York City-based nonprofit that transforms public spaces into dynamic cultural hubs, bringing vibrant film experiences to communities with limited access to the arts. We’re beyond thrilled that MISTRESS DISPELLER (Aug 20), MOVE YA BODY: THE BIRTH OF HOUSE (Sep 20), and BABY DOE (date/venue TBA) were selected to participate in their 29th Annual Summer Series. To learn more about Rooftops Films and to see the full slate of films scheduled to play this summer, please visit their website