Documentary

Award-Winning Documentary ‘Dahomey’ Explores Europe’s Return of Looted Antiquities to Africa

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Berlin, Germany – “Dahomey,” a thought-provoking documentary by director Mati Diop, has won the top prize at the Berlin film festival. The film explores the complex issues surrounding the return of looted antiquities from Europe to Africa. This year’s festival, the 74th annual event, was the first to feature Lupita Nyong’o as the first black jury president. The jury chose “Dahomey” as the winner out of 20 contenders for the prestigious Golden Bear award. In her acceptance speech, Diop expressed that the prize not only honored her but also the invisible and visible community that … Read more

Dahomey: French-Senegalese Documentary Wins Golden Bear at 74th Berlin International Film Festival

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Berlin, Germany – French-Senegalese filmmaker Mati Diop’s documentary, “Dahomey,” has been awarded the Golden Bear for the best film at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival. The film explores the return of plundered royal treasures from Paris to Benin, examining the complex response of the Benin culture to the artifacts. Diop made a political statement while accepting the award, expressing solidarity with Palestine. Lupita Nyong’o, the first Black and African president of the Berlinale jury, announced the winner. “Dahomey” is the second African film to win the top prize at Berlin. Hong Sangsoo’s “A Traveler’s … Read more

Guardian of Wendy Williams Files Lawsuit Against A&E Networks Ahead of Lifetime Documentary Release

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New York, NY – The guardian for TV host Wendy Williams has filed a sealed lawsuit against A&E Networks just days ahead of the premiere of a documentary about Williams on the subsidiary network Lifetime. Williams’ representatives announced on Thursday that she has been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia. Lifetime had previously announced the debut of a two-night documentary titled “Where Is Wendy Williams?” which is set to air this weekend. The lawsuit, filed in New York Supreme Court, was brought by Sabrina Morrissey, who is acting as the Temporary Guardian of … Read more

Groundbreaking Documentary ‘Transmexico’ Wins Audience Choice Award at Santa Barbara Film Festival

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SANTA BARBARA, California – Claudia Sanchez’s documentary, “Transmexico,” garnered the Audience Choice Award at the 39th edition of the Santa Barbara Film Festival. The festival announced the winners in its various categories on Saturday. “Transmexico” follows the journey of three transgender women who defy societal norms and inspire change against all odds. This powerful documentary resonated with the festival audience, earning the prestigious Audience Choice Award. Among the other winners at the festival were Sophia Sabella and Pablo Feldman’s “Edge of Everything,” which secured the Spirit Award for Independent Cinema. Nays Baghai’s “Driving Into the … Read more