Documentary

Filmmaker Catherine Masud Reveals the Untold Story of Stephen Bingham’s Underground Life in ‘A Double Life’ Documentary

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SALEM, Mass. – The story of Stephen Bingham, a lawyer who disappeared in 1971 after being accused of smuggling a gun into San Quentin Prison, has been the subject of national and international headlines for decades. Bingham, who comes from a prominent family in Salem, Massachusetts, was asked by the Black Panthers to help an investigator on the legal team of prison-rights activist George Jackson, who was working on a book. When the investigator was not allowed to see Jackson, Bingham went in her place, bringing a draft of the book and a tape recorder. … Read more

Netflix Documentary on Multibillion-Dollar Fraud Scandal Sparks Legal Battle in Malaysia

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – A lawyer representing former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has demanded that Netflix remove a documentary about a multibillion-dollar fraud scandal that occurred under his administration. Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, who is leading the defense counsel for Najib, argued that the documentary, titled “Man on the Run,” is “sub judice and contemptuous.” The film, released on Netflix in January, chronicles the 1MDB state fund scandal, which is considered one of the largest financial frauds in the world. The documentary sheds light on how the 1MDB fund, initially established to promote development, became … Read more

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

Florida Jury Awards $261 Million in Total Damages to Family Featured in Netflix Documentary

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MIAMI, Florida – A Florida jury has awarded $261 million in damages to the family of Maya Kowalski, the child featured in a popular Netflix documentary. The jury determined that a daycare facility was responsible for the severe injuries sustained by Maya, and she was subsequently awarded $211 million in compensatory damages. Additionally, the jury has now tacked on an additional $50 million in punitive damages. The case revolves around a daycare accident that left Maya with permanent cognitive and physical disabilities. The Netflix documentary brought international attention to her story, highlighting the negligence and … Read more