CIVIL RIGHTS MOVIES COVERAGE

HBO Sets GIDEON'S ARMY Premiere for 7/1

In 1961, Clarence Earl Gideon was arrested for stealing soda and a few dollars from a pool hall. Unable to afford an attorney, he was convicted after representing himself at trial. Gideon appealed his... (more...)

'Lewd & Lascivious' Documentary Brings Infamous 1960s LGBTQ Skirmish to Big Screen

Lewd & Lascivious recovers for today's audiences the landmark event in American history when just being perceived as homosexual was reason enough to discriminate, and being caught in gay sexual activi... (more...)

VIDEO: First Look - Oprah Winfrey Featured in Trailer for THE BUTLER

The trailer for Lee Daniels' historical drama, THE BUTLER has just been released. The film, staring Oscar winner Oprah Winfrey, gives an inside look at life inside the White House from a distinctly Af... (more...)

STRUCK BY LIGHTENING Among Cinedigm's May Releases

Cinedigm announces May releases including Shane Carruth's Upstream Color, The Rabbi's Cat, Struck By Lightning. All titles are releasing on DVD and Digital Download (more...)

THE COMPANY YOU KEEP Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Released Today

Milan Records releases The Company You Keep - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally and in stores today, April 2, 2013. The album features original music by 2012 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induct... (more...)

THE COMPANY YOU KEEP Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Coming 4/2

Milan Records will release The Company You Keep – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally and in stores on April 2, 2013. The album features original music by 2012 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induc... (more...)

NewFilmmakers NY Continues Doc Series with CHINA: THE REBIRTH OF EMPIRE and BROTHERS ON THE LINE Tonight

Tonight, March 20th, NewFilmmakers presents its Documentary Series with CHINA: THE REBIRTH OF EMPIRE, a Short Film Program, and the feature documentary BROTHERS ON THE LINE. (more...)

Tribeca Film Festival Announces the 2013 Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival Lineup

The Tribeca Film Festival (TFF) today announced the lineup for the seventh annual Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival. (more...)

NewFilmmakers NY to Continue Doc Series with CHINA: THE REBIRTH OF EMPIRE and BROTHERS ON THE LINE, 3/20

On Wednesday, March 20th, NewFilmmakers presents its Documentary Series with CHINA: THE REBIRTH OF EMPIRE, a Short Film Program, and the feature documentary BROTHERS ON THE LINE. (more...)

Tribeca Film Festival Announces Selections for Spotlight, Midnight and New Storyscapes Sections

The Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by American Express, today announced its feature film selections in the Spotlight and Midnight sections, projects in the new Storyscapes section and Special ... (more...)

Lyricist Martin Charnin Talks ANNIE Film Reboot

In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, ANNIE lyricist Martin Charnin discussed the various reincarnations of his 1970's hit Broadway musical. The self-proclaimed 'keeper' of the Annie flam... (more...)

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Takes Home Two NAACP Image Awards

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar took home two 2013 NAACP Image Awards for 'Best Documentary' for his film 'On the Shoulders of Giants - The Story of the Greatest Team You've Never Heard Of' and the award for 'Bes... (more...)

Tony Kushner to Receive WGAW's 2013 Paul Selvin Award for LINCOLN Screenplay

Writers Guild and Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Tony Kushner has been chosen to receive the WGAW's 2013 Paul Selvin Award for his adapted screenplay for Lincoln. Named after the late Selvin, wh... (more...)

Executive Producer of Documentary 'Revelations of the Mayans 2012 and Beyond' Wins Arbitration

3Much has been written about financier and producer Elisabeth Thieriot's battles with Raul Julia-Levy over the ownership of a documentary about the Mayans. The war is now over and the victory has gone... (more...)

ANY DAY NOW Star Alan Cumming Set for Screening Hosted by GLAAD, HRC and Family Equality Council Tonight

GLAAD, the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization and The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, the world's second larg... (more...)

ANY DAY NOW Star Alan Cumming Set for Screening Hosted by GLAAD, HRC and Family Equality Council, 12/13

GLAAD, the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization and The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, the world's second larg... (more...)

Supreme Court to Hear Edie Windsor's Challenge to Defense of Marriage Act

The U.S. Supreme Court today agreed to hear Edith 'Edie' Windsor's challenge to the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). (more...)

Military Channel Premieres PEARL HARBOR DECLASSIFIED Documentary Tonight

Using personal stories and new, state-of-the-art image stabilizing techniques, PEARL HARBOR DECLASSIFIED provides viewers with a dramatic look at the pivotal first 15 minutes of the bombing on Pearl H... (more...)

VIDEO: Trailer for INSPIRED: The Voices Against Prop 8, Coming to DVD Today

On the heels of the historic reelection of President Barack Obama and marriage equality advancing in four more states, director Charlie Gage is proud to announce the DVD release of INSPIRED: The Voice... (more...)

INSPIRED: THE VOICES AGAINST PROP 8 DVD Coming Today

On the heels of the historic reelection of President Barack Obama and marriage equality advancing in four more states, director Charlie Gage is proud to announce the DVD release of INSPIRED: THE VOICE... (more...)

INSPIRED: THE VOICES AGAINST PROP 8 DVD Coming 12/4

On the heels of the historic reelection of President Barack Obama and marriage equality advancing in four more states, director Charlie Gage is proud to announce the DVD release of INSPIRED: THE VOICE... (more...)

VIDEO: Trailer for INSPIRED: The Voices Against Prop 8, Coming to DVD 12/4

On the heels of the historic reelection of President Barack Obama and marriage equality advancing in four more states, director Charlie Gage is proud to announce the DVD release of INSPIRED: The Voice... (more...)

Brad Pitt Donates $100,000 To Marriage Equality Campaign

People.com reports that Brad Pitt has donated $100,000 to the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) to support the fight for marriage equality. The donation will be put toward the organization's efforts in camp... (more...)

ANNA KARENINA Debut Headlines Film Society of Lincoln Center's Upcoming Events

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announces its upcoming film series and events: (more...)

Sports Analyst Chris Webber, Director/Producer Peter Gilbert Create Original Company 'Webber Productions'

Turner Sports analyst and NBA All Star Chris Webber, and Emmy Award winning director/producer Peter Gilbert, announced today the formation of their new film production company, Webber Productions. The... (more...)