AwardWinning

Nǎi Nai and Wài Pó: Beloved Grandmas Go Viral in Award-Winning Documentary Coming to Disney+ and Hulu

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LOS ANGELES – “Nǎi Nai and Wài Pó,” a heartwarming documentary directed by Sean Wang, has earned a place on the Oscar shortlist. The film, which follows the lives of Wang’s grandmothers, will be available for streaming next month on Disney+ and Hulu. It marks the relaunch of the beloved Walt Disney documentary short film series, “People & Places,” which originally ran from the 1950s to the 1960s. “Nǎi Nai and Wài Pó” has already received critical acclaim, winning the Grand Jury Prize and audience award at this year’s SXSW festival, as well as Grand … Read more

Powerful Collaboration Sheds Light on Police Violence: Ryan Coogler and Michael B Jordan’s Award-Winning Film Exposes Heartbreaking Reality

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Oakland, California – Director Ryan Coogler and frequent collaborator Michael B. Jordan have teamed up once again for a powerful and thought-provoking film. This haunting tale, based on the real-life shooting of Oscar Grant III, an unarmed Black man, by the police, remains as relevant today as ever. The film, titled “Black Panther,” garnered critical acclaim, receiving both the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award for its poignant storytelling. Coogler’s masterful direction and Jordan’s commanding performance serve to illuminate the painful realities of racial injustice and police brutality in America. Another film that has left … Read more

DOC NYC Announces Award-Winning Documentaries of 2023 in a Celebration of Filmmaking Excellence

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New York City, New York – The winners of the Juried Awards for the 14th edition of the DOC NYC festival have been announced. The festival, which features a hybrid format this year, will reveal the Audience Award winner in the coming days. As the festival’s online screenings continue until November 26, audiences across the United States have the opportunity to stream a selection of 90 features and over 100 short films, including the award-winning films. In the U.S. Competition category, the Grand Jury Prize was awarded to “Mediha,” directed by Hasan Oswald and produced … Read more