Stanley Nelson is the foremost chronicler of the African American experience working in nonfiction film today. His documentary films, many of which have aired on PBS. Nelson’s latest documentaries include Sound of the Police for ABC News Studios/Hulu, and Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom and Becoming Frederick Douglass for PBS. His previous documentary Attica for SHOWTIME Documentary Films was nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 94th Academy Awards and earned him the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary. Marcia Smith is co-founder and former president of Firelight Media, which produces documentary films, provides artistic and financial support to emerging filmmakers of color and builds impact campaigns to connect documentaries to audiences and social justice advocates. Marcia Smith has written several films alongside documentarian Stanley Nelson including: Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities; Through the Fire: The Legacy of Barack Obama; Freedom Riders; Jonestown: The Life and Death of the Peoples Temple; Marcus Garvey: Look for Me in the Whirlwind; and The Murder of Emmett Till. Smith received a Primetime Emmy nomination and won the Writers’ Guild Award for best nonfiction writing for her work on The Murder of Emmett Till. Ms. Smith is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, sits on the Peabody Board of Directors (East Coast) and is a member of the Board for Martha's Vineyard Film Society.

www.blackpublicmedia.org

www.firelightmedia.tv

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Guest: Bailey Tippen, who stars as 'Sylvie' on Tyler Perry's runaway hit drama series BEAUTY IN BLACK, on Netflix. The series explores power, corruption, family betrayal, and reinvention, all set against the backdrop of a beauty‑care dynasty with deep underground ties. Beauty in Black is holding down the #1 rated show or in the top 10 of shows on Netflix around the world!

TRAILER: https://youtu.be/HAq7dpjG-T0?si=1wRPe9sd8XwIs0ZG

#baileytippen #sylvie #beautyinblack #tylerperrystudios #netflixdrama #tylerperry

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Guest Drea Cooper chats about his latest documentary -- Rory McIlroy: The Masters Wait (premiering March 30, 2026, on Prime Video). The film chronicles Rory McIlroy’s 14-year, often painful pursuit of a Masters victory to complete the career Grand Slam. The documentary features intimate interviews and highlights Rory's 2011 meltdown, years of near-misses, and the ultimate 2025 triumph, revealing his mental struggle to conquer Augusta National to finally win the title. The Masters remained elusive, the missing piece that prevented him from completing golf's most exclusive achievement, the career Grand Slam. Built around the dramatic final round of the 2025 Masters and unfolding hole by hole, the film is a cinematic battle between man and course, revealing why sport is never just sport, but myth played out in real time.

TRAILER: https://youtu.be/G8F2OM1OJ5A?si=RPaBZgA7poxhzMam

# RoryMcIlroy #golf #TheMasters #PGA #Augustanational #primevideo #dreacooper #themasterswait #careergrandslam #championshipgolf #amazonoriginal #PGATour

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Jason Melton is the creator, writer and executive producer of the new docuseries ADVENTURE IN WONDER. It's currently exclusively on Wonder Project’s subscription on Prime Video in the U.S.The series follows two families from opposite worlds learning from each other: the Meltons, a Texas family who, after health scares, reprioritized what matters most, and the Woods, who've spent years sailing the globe while raising their children. Together, they navigate Croatia's stunning coastline, treacherous waters, cultural discoveries, and personal breakthroughs.

TRAILER: https://youtu.be/ReBtKO8c3Tg?si=Wa-UZP-83GLCFk2S

#jasonmelton #adventureseries #Primevideoseries #docu-series #sailing #Croatia #explorationandadventure #wonderprojectseries #thewoodsfamily #themeltonsfamily

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Today we’re shining a light on a powerful new documentary that’s already sparking global conversation. It’s titled UNBROKEN: The Untold Story of Shen Yun — a film that goes far beyond the stage to reveal the resilience, the history, and the human stories behind one of Shen Yun, the world’s most recognized performing arts companies. Joining us are two of the film’s key voices: Steve Lance (executive producer) and Levi Browde (advocate, has 2 sons who perform with the dance company). Both guests have been deeply connected to the mission and message behind Shen Yun for years, and they bring a unique perspective to the challenges, the artistry, and the truth this documentary uncovers. This is the 20th season of the great SHEN YUN, the world’s most recognized performing arts companies. This film can be viewed in its entirety at the link below.

Trailer-- https://youtu.be/ByZ1GO_sMCE?si=RhaNoAVutqHsGLHh

www.unbrokensheyunmovie.com

www.ganjingworld.com (watch full movie)

www.NTD.com

#unbrokendocumentary #sheyun #theuntoldstoryofShenYun #humanrightsdocumentary #ganjingworld #behindthescenesofshenyun #stevelanceshenyun #Levibrowdeshenyun #culturaldocumentary #artisticfreedom #FalunDafa

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GUESTS are: Zoe Tyson and Louie Rinaldi. They are the stars and executive producers of the new film DADDIE'S BOI. SYNOPSIS: Ride-or-die best friends are desperately clinging to relevance in a city that worships youth—Los Angeles. When their longtime sugar daddy dumps them on their “28th” birthday for a younger model, and debt soars to new heights, the duo dives headfirst into L.A’s unconventional gig market of sex work and companionship services. Armed with multiple 'sugaring' profiles, shifty side hustles, and unhinged dates, they set their sights on a seductive new app called 'Daddies Boi' that promises fast cash and fresh opportunities. And the adventure begins!

TRAILER: https://vimeo.com/1151443352

www.cinequest.org

#daddiesboi #zoetyson #louierinaldi #cinequest #Sugarbaby #sugardaddies #datingapps

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BIRITA is a moving, deeply personal feature documentary set in the Faroe Islands, where a family of lifelong theater-makers attempts an extraordinary artistic undertaking: staging King Lear with their mother, Birita Mohr, in the title role — even as she lives with Alzheimer’s and can no longer speak. Her son is our guest, filmmaker and theater director Búi Dam. He leads the production, driven by his belief that his mother still longs to return to the stage. As he directs the play, he must also confront the ethical and emotional weight of the project, while his father — a retired theater director — balances caregiving with his own well-being. Búi Dam Zoom in to talk with us all the way from The Faroe Islands.

www.biritafilm.com

@biritafilm

Trailer: https://youtu.be/le0n23_SnrY?si=f-6dEodLykNvj5cg

#biritadocumentary #Biritafilm2026 #Alzheimers #CPHDOX2026 #thefaroeIslands #BiritaMohr #Nordicdocumentary #BúiDam

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Film Festival Radio is celebrating the Oscar‑winning film SINNERS with a special tribute. We’re revisiting two standout conversations from our 2025 archives — actress Wunmi Mosaku and blues legend Bobby Rush. Wunmi received an Oscar nomination for Best Actress, and blues legend and Grammy winner Bobby Rush worked as an on-set consultant, performed harmonica parts for the character Delta Slim, and contributed to the soundtrack, including the song "Juke". Rush also performed "I Lied to You" at the 2026 Oscars as part of the film's promotion.

#SINNERS #sinnersmovie #Oscarwinningfilm #AcademyAwards2026 #WunmiMosaku #BobbyRush #MichaelBJordan #RyanCoogler #bestactressnomination

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