Ellie Goulding, Kali Uchis, and Liz Phair are among the lineup for the inaugural Versa, a “music + more festival” that will take place at Lincoln Park South Fields in Chicago June 11-12.
Weaving live music, comedy and inspirational speakers together to appear across five stages over the weekend, Versa bills itself as the first major women-led multi-day festival in more than two decades. Kim Petras, Monica, Mon Laferte, Jamila Woods, Young M.A, Ingrid Andress, Yuna, Big Freedia, Yendry, Laura Jane Grace, Salem Ilese, Deb Never, Madame Gandhi, Lila Iké, Adeline,...
Weaving live music, comedy and inspirational speakers together to appear across five stages over the weekend, Versa bills itself as the first major women-led multi-day festival in more than two decades. Kim Petras, Monica, Mon Laferte, Jamila Woods, Young M.A, Ingrid Andress, Yuna, Big Freedia, Yendry, Laura Jane Grace, Salem Ilese, Deb Never, Madame Gandhi, Lila Iké, Adeline,...
- 3/1/2022
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
“Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches,” a documentary examining the life and work of the activist and speaker through his words, will air on HBO Wednesday Feb. 23, from 9-10 p.m. Et and Pt. The film will also be available to stream on HBO Max.
Actors Nicole Beharie, Colman Domingo, Jonathan Majors, Denzel Whitaker and Jeffrey Wright perform the legendary speeches, each written at a different moment in the history of 19th century America that corresponded to different stages of Douglass’ life. Famed scholars David Blight, Henry Louis Gates Jr. and others provide context for the speeches, and André Holland reads from Douglass’ autobiographies.
The lineup includes: “I Have Come To Tell You Something About Slavery” (1841) performed by Denzel Whitaker, “Country, Conscience, And The Anti-Slavery Cause” (1847) performed by Jonathan Majors, “What, To The Slave, Is The Fourth Of July?” (1852) performed by Nicole Beharie, “The Proclamation And A Negro Army” (1863) performed by...
Actors Nicole Beharie, Colman Domingo, Jonathan Majors, Denzel Whitaker and Jeffrey Wright perform the legendary speeches, each written at a different moment in the history of 19th century America that corresponded to different stages of Douglass’ life. Famed scholars David Blight, Henry Louis Gates Jr. and others provide context for the speeches, and André Holland reads from Douglass’ autobiographies.
The lineup includes: “I Have Come To Tell You Something About Slavery” (1841) performed by Denzel Whitaker, “Country, Conscience, And The Anti-Slavery Cause” (1847) performed by Jonathan Majors, “What, To The Slave, Is The Fourth Of July?” (1852) performed by Nicole Beharie, “The Proclamation And A Negro Army” (1863) performed by...
- 2/1/2022
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
HBO has announced that the documentary “Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches” will debut on Feb. 23 at 9 p.m.. The network revealed the air date in an announcement on Tuesday.
In the film, Denzel Whitaker, Jonathan Majors, Nicole Beharie, Colman Domingo and Jeffrey Wright will each perform one of the seminal anti-slavery activist’s speeches.
André Holland will read excerpts from Douglass’ autobiographies. Additionally featured to contextualize the speeches are scholars David Blight, Henry Louis Gates Jr., Sarah Lewis and Keidrick Roy, artist Bisa Butler, poet Nzadi Keita and Douglass’ descendant Ken Morris. Gates executive produces the film, which is based on Blight’s 2018 biography “Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom.” Blight also serves as historical consultant.
Each of the selected speeches represents a different stage in 19th century history and in Douglass’ life. Whitaker performs 1841’s “I Have Come to Tell You Something About Slavery,” which was Douglass’ first public discussion...
In the film, Denzel Whitaker, Jonathan Majors, Nicole Beharie, Colman Domingo and Jeffrey Wright will each perform one of the seminal anti-slavery activist’s speeches.
André Holland will read excerpts from Douglass’ autobiographies. Additionally featured to contextualize the speeches are scholars David Blight, Henry Louis Gates Jr., Sarah Lewis and Keidrick Roy, artist Bisa Butler, poet Nzadi Keita and Douglass’ descendant Ken Morris. Gates executive produces the film, which is based on Blight’s 2018 biography “Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom.” Blight also serves as historical consultant.
Each of the selected speeches represents a different stage in 19th century history and in Douglass’ life. Whitaker performs 1841’s “I Have Come to Tell You Something About Slavery,” which was Douglass’ first public discussion...
- 2/1/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
HBO Documentary will release the documentary Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches on February 23 at 9 p.m. Et/Pt via HBO and HBO Max, from executive producers Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Dyllan McGee. The project is inspired by David Blight’s Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom.
Actors Nicole Beharie, Colman Domingo, Jonathan Majors, Denzel Whitaker, and Jeffrey Wright will draw from 5 of Douglass’ speeches representing different moments from the tumultuous 19th century America and the anti-slavery activist’s long and celebrated life.
Contextualizing Douglass’ writings are scholars David Blight, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Sarah Lewis and Keidrick Roy, artist Bisa Butler, poet Nzadi Keita, and Douglass descendant Ken Morris who offer perspective on Douglass’ modern relevance and the unprecedented level of fame and influence to which he rose.
The speeches featured in the documentary are as follows:
“I Have Come To Tell You Something About Slavery” (1841) performed by Denzel Whitaker.
Actors Nicole Beharie, Colman Domingo, Jonathan Majors, Denzel Whitaker, and Jeffrey Wright will draw from 5 of Douglass’ speeches representing different moments from the tumultuous 19th century America and the anti-slavery activist’s long and celebrated life.
Contextualizing Douglass’ writings are scholars David Blight, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Sarah Lewis and Keidrick Roy, artist Bisa Butler, poet Nzadi Keita, and Douglass descendant Ken Morris who offer perspective on Douglass’ modern relevance and the unprecedented level of fame and influence to which he rose.
The speeches featured in the documentary are as follows:
“I Have Come To Tell You Something About Slavery” (1841) performed by Denzel Whitaker.
- 2/1/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Hallmark Channel announced the premiere dates of six all-new movies releasing as part of the network’s “Fall Harvest” programming event, running from Sept. 11 through Oct. 16. The program lineup includes fall romances and holiday specials, alongside a Mystery Movies round of films.
The lineup of new films start on Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. with “Roadhouse Romance,” starring Lauren Alaina and Tyler Hynes. The movie follows country music fan Callie, who is determined to continue her late grandfather’s legacy, and TV director Luke, who encourages her to look forward instead of back. The following week features “Raise A Glass To Love,” on Sept. 18 at 6 p.m., starring Laura Osnes and Juan Pablo Di Pace as Jenna and Argentinian winemaker Marcelo, who fall in love at Jenna’s family vineyard. “Taking The Reins,” which follows a writer who goes back home for an article about horses and discovers what ended her...
The lineup of new films start on Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. with “Roadhouse Romance,” starring Lauren Alaina and Tyler Hynes. The movie follows country music fan Callie, who is determined to continue her late grandfather’s legacy, and TV director Luke, who encourages her to look forward instead of back. The following week features “Raise A Glass To Love,” on Sept. 18 at 6 p.m., starring Laura Osnes and Juan Pablo Di Pace as Jenna and Argentinian winemaker Marcelo, who fall in love at Jenna’s family vineyard. “Taking The Reins,” which follows a writer who goes back home for an article about horses and discovers what ended her...
- 8/10/2021
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Makers, the Verizon Media brand revolving around women, unveiled its latest PBS title Not Done, a documentary that expands on the pubcaster’s documentary series Makers: Women Who Make America. The news came Tuesday during the sixth annual Makers Conference, now underway at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown.
Not Done will air June 30 at 8 Pm on PBS timed to the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote. Sara Wolitzky directed the hourlong doc, produced by Alexandra Moss and executive produced by Makers founder Dyllan McGee.
The film surveys the landscape of the multifaceted women’s movement and includes archival and new interviews with activists, writers, celebrities, athletes, and politicians to bring these stories to life and connect the dots between the past and the present moment of transformation. Gloria Steinem, #MeToo founder Tarana Burke, Black Lives Matter Global Network co-founders Patrisse Cullors and Alicia Garza,...
Not Done will air June 30 at 8 Pm on PBS timed to the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote. Sara Wolitzky directed the hourlong doc, produced by Alexandra Moss and executive produced by Makers founder Dyllan McGee.
The film surveys the landscape of the multifaceted women’s movement and includes archival and new interviews with activists, writers, celebrities, athletes, and politicians to bring these stories to life and connect the dots between the past and the present moment of transformation. Gloria Steinem, #MeToo founder Tarana Burke, Black Lives Matter Global Network co-founders Patrisse Cullors and Alicia Garza,...
- 2/11/2020
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Verizon has earmarked $5 million in production budgets for female-led entertainment projects — with the twin goals of burnishing its brand and encouraging filmmakers to tap into the capabilities of its 5G wireless network.
The telco’s Future Fund will support emerging female talent behind the camera, focused on up-and-coming creators. The purpose is to create a pipeline of content that celebrates women, and it’s part of Verizon’s overarching goal of “ensuring that we have women represented in creative projects,” according to chief marketing officer Diego Scotti.
The first initiative coming out of the Verizon Future Fund is documentary film “Not Done,” marking the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution’s 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote. The film was executive produced by Dyllan McGee, a documentary filmmaker who is founder and executive producer of Makers, Verizon Media’s brand dedicated to accelerating the women’s movement.
The telco’s Future Fund will support emerging female talent behind the camera, focused on up-and-coming creators. The purpose is to create a pipeline of content that celebrates women, and it’s part of Verizon’s overarching goal of “ensuring that we have women represented in creative projects,” according to chief marketing officer Diego Scotti.
The first initiative coming out of the Verizon Future Fund is documentary film “Not Done,” marking the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution’s 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote. The film was executive produced by Dyllan McGee, a documentary filmmaker who is founder and executive producer of Makers, Verizon Media’s brand dedicated to accelerating the women’s movement.
- 2/11/2020
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Discovery Channel has greenlighted medical research docuseries First In Human: The Trials of Building 10 with The Big Bang Theory’s Jim Parsons as narrator and executive producer. The three-part documentary series, produced by McGee Media, begins airing on Thursday, May 18 at 9 Pm on Discovery. Directed by Emmy winner John Hoffman (The Alzheimer’s Project) and executive produced by Hoffman and Emmy winner Dyllan McGee (Teddy In His Own Words), First in Human gives viewers…...
- 1/14/2017
- Deadline TV
Every global movement has its watershed event, but few are as little-known as the 1995 Beijing Conference. Widely considered the major turning point for the women's rights movement, the conference marked the first mass gathering in history to address women's issues on a global scale. Over 47,000 women and men hailing from nearly every country in the world descended upon Beijing and a suburb, Huairou, for two galvanizing weeks to address major inequalities women face, such as genital mutilation, arranged marriage, honor killings and unequal pay. At the time, the Un regarded these issues as "women's issues." The goal of Beijing was to render them human rights violations — and to work toward collectively eliminating them. Read More: Charles Ferguson Explains Why Nobody Can Make a Good Movie About Hillary Clinton A new documentary by Dyllan McGee and Michael Epstein, "Makers: Once and For All," brings to life the suspenseful moments that...
- 11/23/2015
- by Emily Buder
- Indiewire
"Thom Powers, the artistic director of Doc NYC, the largest festival of documentary films in the country, said he didn’t realize what he had done until after this year’s lineup of 104 features was released," begins Mike Hale in the New York Times. "Someone else had to point out to him that his opening night, closing night and centerpiece selections were all directed or co-directed by women…. The films Mr. Powers chose for his most high-profile slots are Barbara Kopple’s Miss Sharon Jones! (opening night); Amy Berg’s Janis: Little Girl Blue (centerpiece [reviews]); and Dyllan McGee and Michael Epstein’s Once and For All (closing night), about the 1995 World Conference on Women in Beijing." We're collecting reviews and more from this year's edition. » - David Hudson...
- 11/12/2015
- Fandor: Keyframe
"Thom Powers, the artistic director of Doc NYC, the largest festival of documentary films in the country, said he didn’t realize what he had done until after this year’s lineup of 104 features was released," begins Mike Hale in the New York Times. "Someone else had to point out to him that his opening night, closing night and centerpiece selections were all directed or co-directed by women…. The films Mr. Powers chose for his most high-profile slots are Barbara Kopple’s Miss Sharon Jones! (opening night); Amy Berg’s Janis: Little Girl Blue (centerpiece [reviews]); and Dyllan McGee and Michael Epstein’s Once and For All (closing night), about the 1995 World Conference on Women in Beijing." We're collecting reviews and more from this year's edition. » - David Hudson...
- 11/12/2015
- Keyframe
It’s been a couple months since the last edition of What’s Up Doc? placed Michael Moore’s surprise world premiere of Where To Invade Next at the top of this list and in the meantime much shuffling has taken place and much time has been spent on various new endeavors (namely my Buffalo-based film series, Cultivate Cinema Circle). Finally taking its rightful place at the top, D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hagedus’ Unlocking the Cage is in the midst of being scored by composer James Lavino, according to Lavino’s own personal site. Though the project has been taking shape at its own leisurely pace, I’d expect to see the film making its festival debut in early 2016.
Right behind, the American direct cinema masters is a Texan soon to make his non-fiction debut with Voyage of Time. Just two weeks ago indieWIRE reported that Ennio Morricone, who scored...
Right behind, the American direct cinema masters is a Texan soon to make his non-fiction debut with Voyage of Time. Just two weeks ago indieWIRE reported that Ennio Morricone, who scored...
- 11/5/2015
- by Jordan M. Smith
- IONCINEMA.com
Read More: Doc NYC Announces 'Short List' Program of 15 Documentaries, Including 'Going Clear' and 'Amy' Doc NYC, America's largest documentary film festival, has announced the full lineup for its sixth edition, running November 12-19 at the IFC Center in Greenwich Village and the Bow Tie Cinemas and Sva Theater in Chelsea. The 2015 festival includes 104 feature-length documentaries and has expanded to showcase over 200 films and events overall. Included are 27 world premieres and 15 U.S. premieres, with more than 200 filmmakers and special guests expected in person to present their films, including Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. As previously announced, Barbara Kopple's music doc "Miss Sharon Jones!" will open the festival. The New York City premiere of Amy Berg's "Janis: Little Girl Blue" and the world premiere of Michael Epstein and Dyllan McGee's "Once and For All" will round out the gala screenings as the Centerpiece and Closing Night...
- 10/14/2015
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
PBS has informed member stations that, despite yesterday’s apology by Henry Louis Gates Jr. and executive producer Dyllan McGee, it is pressing ahead with its investigation into Finding Your Roots’ presentation of Ben Affleck’s family tree. In a statement issued after PBS and show producing station Wnet announced they had launched their investigation, Gates and McGee apologized to PBS and member stations and promised that “moving forward, we are committed to an increased…...
- 4/24/2015
- Deadline TV
PBS has announced that this summer it will be airing six new hour-long installments in its documentary series "Makers: Women Who Make America." Founded by filmmaker Dyllan McGee, the "Makers" project launched in 2012 and is a multi-platform initiative that also includes a growing online collection of more than 200 original video interviews. The new films, which are directed and produced by the likes of Rachel Grady and Heidi Ewing ("Detropia") and Rory Kennedy ("Ghosts of Abu Ghraib"), expand on the three-hour doc "Makers: Women Who Make America," which premiered in February 2013 and told the story of the American women’s movement over the last half-century. Here's the list of new films, which will premiere between June and September -- descriptions are courtesy of PBS: Makers: Women & War looks at American women’s increasing participation in war—from Vietnam to the present—as nurses, soldiers, journalists, diplomats and spies. Among those featured are Linda Bray,...
- 1/21/2014
- by Alison Willmore
- Indiewire
PBS is partnering with AOL for six new one-hour documentaries as part of its Makers: Women Who Make America franchise. Scheduled to premiere in June and August 2014, the docus build on the multi-platform initiative founded by filmmaker Dyllan McGee, which launched in 2012. The new series expands on the three-hour PBS documentary of same name, which premiered in February 2013 and told the story of the American women’s movement over the last half-century. Kathy Griffin, former CIA agent Valerie Plame, former Nasa astronaut Peggy Whitson and the producers of Makers are scheduled to discuss the project at the press tour tomorrow. Among those profiled in the docu-series are Lena Dunham, Chelsea Handler, Shonda Rhimes, and Sarah Silverman. Each of the new documentaries tackles a different sphere of influence, including business, war, space, Hollywood, politics and comedy. McGee’s credits include The African Americans: Many Rivers To Cross (PBS), Emmy-nominated Gloria: In Her Own Words...
- 1/21/2014
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
For girls born after women were appointed to the Supreme Court, sexual harassment is not tolerated in the workplace, and females always competed in school sports. So for them, "Makers: Women Who Make America" is a history lesson.
The three-hour special that airs Tuesday, Feb. 26, on PBS (check local listings), is naturally not just for younger women. It is for everyone - those who relished victories whenever women won higher office, experienced fury when colleagues made sexual advances or were frustrated when schools allocated money only for boys sports.
It's for males and females -- those who suffered the indignities and fought to change the world and those for whom the Era is only a baseball stat. Meryl Streep narrates the film, which should be required in any course about 20th-century America. Additional information is available at www.Makers.com.
The program features the accounts of famous leaders of the...
The three-hour special that airs Tuesday, Feb. 26, on PBS (check local listings), is naturally not just for younger women. It is for everyone - those who relished victories whenever women won higher office, experienced fury when colleagues made sexual advances or were frustrated when schools allocated money only for boys sports.
It's for males and females -- those who suffered the indignities and fought to change the world and those for whom the Era is only a baseball stat. Meryl Streep narrates the film, which should be required in any course about 20th-century America. Additional information is available at www.Makers.com.
The program features the accounts of famous leaders of the...
- 2/26/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
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