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13 new must-watch documentaries, from Beyonce's 'Homecoming' to Steve Bannon's 'The Brink' - USA TODAY

Posted: 16 Apr 2019 12:00 AM PDT

By the end of 2019, we might have a documentary about the rise of documentaries.

With films devoted to Ruth Bader Ginsburg ("RBG") and Fred Rogers ("Won't You Be My Neighbor?") reaping box-office riches, and documentary TV specials about R. Kelly ("Surviving R. Kelly") and Michael Jackson ("Leaving Neverland") hugely influencing public opinion, the documentary revolution is upon us!

Still ahead this year are documentaries about the rise of female congresswomen, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez; the love story following penguins in Antarctica; the push to erect Satanic monuments outside state capitol buildings; and a character study of enigmatic tycoon John DeLorean.

Here are 13 fact-finding films you'll be hearing more about later this year, in order of release.

'The Brink'

Why it's worth your time: What has the former chief strategist to President Donald Trump been doing since helping spearhead the so-called "Muslim ban," getting fired from the Trump administration and departing from Breitbart News last year? "The Brink" gives viewers a fly-on-the-wall look at Steve Bannon's life, capturing everything from moments of humanity to Bannon's admiring remarks about the German engineering of Auschwitz concentration camp. "The Brink" premiered earlier this year at Sundance.

Where to see it: In select theaters now.

'Homecoming: A Film by Beyonce'

Why it's worth your time: Beyonce's 2018 Coachella performance has been called historic, breathtaking and glorious. That's an event worth documenting, and so Beyonce has, with footage showing the work it took to put on a headlining show that honored historically black colleges (which the Greek-looking letters in the "Homecoming" title nod to). The film arrives right in the middle of Ariana Grande's 2019 Coachella performances, helping drive Beychella vs. Arichella comparisons on social media.

Where to see it: Streaming on Netflix April 17

'Penguins'

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Disneynature's film "Penguins" follows a penguin who stands out from the crowd. USA TODAY

Why it's worth your time: Happy early Earth Day! After "Bears" and "Chimpanzee," Disneynature's "Penguins" tells a story about an Adélie penguin named Steve looking to build a nest, find a life partner and start a family, all while escaping killer whales and leopard seals. Penguins, romance, what's not to love? Ed Helms narrates the groovy-tuned, Antarctica-set doc.

Where to see it: In theaters April 17.

'Hail Satan?'

Why it's worth your time: Is everybody a little bit of a Satanist? Penny Lane's delightful new documentary might make you think so. The wickedly funny, often heartwarming film introduces members of The Satanic Temple, which is less a religion than it is a political movement dedicated to protecting basic human rights. Preaching tolerance and the separation of church and state, members playfully troll local lawmakers, trying in vain to erect Satanic monuments outside state capitol buildings in Oklahoma and Arkansas, where the Ten Commandments have been displayed.

Where to see it: In select theaters April 17 in New York, April 19 in Los Angeles.

'Knock Down the House'

Why it's worth your time: The doc directed by Rachel Lears ("The Hand That Feeds") premiered at this year's Sundance Film Festival, where it won the audience award. "Knock Down" showcases A.O.C.'s grassroots political rise, her connection with her late father and the congressional campaigns of her fellow Democrats Amy Vilela, Cori Bush and Paula Jean Swearengin. 

Where to see it: In select theaters and streaming on Netflix May 1.

'At The Heart of Gold: Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal'

Why it's worth your time: There's more to reveal about the assault scandal that rocked USA Gymnastics. In "At The Heart of Gold," we get to a full picture of how team doctor Larry Nassar got away with his abuse for years, how many former gymnasts were brainwashed to believe that Nassar was a good guy and how one investigative Indianapolis Star story encouraged a tidal wave of women to finally share their stories. Director Erin Lee Carr's ("Mommy Dead and Dearest") film is heartbreaking, aggravating and ultimately empowering. 

Where to see it: On HBO May 3, after its Tribeca Film Festival premiere.

'What's My Name: Muhammad Ali'

Why it's worth your time: Muhammad Ali's story has been shared onscreen countless times, even via an Oscar-nominated performance by Will Smith. But the boxer and activist's life is now being told by "Training Day" director Antione Fuqua and producer LeBron James. The new two-part HBO sports film about The Champ will feature recordings of Ali's voice and previously unseen archival footage. They're not the only ones working on a documentary about Ali: Ken Burns is also producing an Ali project set to air on PBS in 2021.

Where to see it: "What's My Name" debuts on HBO May 14, after premiering April 28 at the Tribeca Film Festival.

'Ask Dr. Ruth'

Why it's worth your time: Before famed sexologist Dr. Ruth Westheimer talked openly about intercourse on TV, she escaped Nazi Germany and became a single mother working for Planned Parenthood. "Ask Dr. Ruth" tells the story of the German Jewish refugee who's still answering sex questions at age 90.

Where to see it: Streaming June 1 on Hulu, after going to theaters May 3.

'Framing John DeLorean'

Why it's worth your time: Of course, a movie about the mystifying man behind the "Back to the Future" car should jump back and forward in time. "Framing" does just that, exploring the mind of John DeLorean through archival footage, interviews with relatives and employees and cinematic re-enactments starring Alec Baldwin as DeLorean, with Baldwin getting into the mind of the tycoon.

Where to see it: In select theaters and on demand June 7, after premiering April 30 at Tribeca Film Festival.

'Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am'

Why it's worth your time: No time spent with Toni Morrison is wasted. Usually, that means with her books, but with "The Pieces I Am," the Nobel Prize-winning author is front and center, telling stories about her life and impact, with appearances from famous friends including Oprah and Fran Lebowitz. The film from Timothy Greenfield-Sanders ("The Black List") should leave longtime fans with a new appreciation for the 88-year-old author, and new admirers with reading to get to.

Where to see it: In select theaters June 21.

'Mike Wallace Is Here'

Why it's worth your time: Finally, the famous interrogator becomes the story subject.  "60 Minutes" journalist Mike Wallace, who died at 93 in 2012, has his life and career told onscreen through never-before-seen footage from his interview with everyone from Malcolm X to Barbara Streisand. At a time when cries of "fake news" are heard ringing above the layoffs of almost 1,000 journalists, it seems time to recount the career of a journalist who strived for truth. The documentary premiered at Sundance.

Where to see it: In select theaters July 26. 

'Love, Antosha'

Why it's worth your time: Anton Yelchin was only 27 when he was killed in a freak accident in 2016, but by that time, he had already appeared in dozens of movies and TV shows that ranged from romance ("Like Crazy") to sci-fi ("Star Trek") to horror ("Green Room"). Kristen Stewart, Chris Pine, Jennifer Lawrence and J.J. Abrams are among big names who share stories about the soulful, respected actor who read voraciously, was close with his figure-skater mother and inadvertently broke Stewart's heart. The film premiered at Sundance.

 Where to see it: In select theaters Aug. 2 in Los Angeles and Aug. 9 in New York. 

'Cold Case Hammarskjold'

Why it's worth your time: "Cold Case Hammarskjold" uncovers either a hugely important murder mystery – or an asinine theory. Danish director Mads Brugger ("The Red Chapel") investigates a case that involves rumors about a United National secretary-general who died in a plane crash in 1961 ... or was he killed? The exploration of that question could have serious historical implications if true. "Cold Case" premiered at Sundance. 

Where to see it: In select theaters Aug. 16.

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Trailers of the Week: ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,’ Beyonce’s Coachella Doc, ‘Wine Country’ - Rolling Stone

Posted: 13 Apr 2019 12:00 AM PDT

First things first: Yes, the first official trailer for Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker has finally dropped. As did peeks at the Poheler/Fey/Rudolph comedy Wine Country (!), Beyonce's Coachella documentary (!!) and the second season of Fleabag (!!!). All this, plus an extended Lion King clip, a look at Netflix's sequel to Tales of the City and one seriously adrenaline-mainlining teaser for Luc Besson's latest action thriller. Also, apparently there's a new animated Addams Family movie happening? Check out this week's big-name trailers.

The Addams Family
Oscar Isaac voices the creepy and kooky Gomez; Charlize Theron lends her dulcet tones to the mysterious and spooky Morticia; Nick Kroll, Bette Midler, Finn Wolfhard and Chloë Grace Moretz round out the rest of the House of Addams. [Snap, snap] It opens on Halloween, because of course it does!

Anna
Because if you're going to watch a Le Femme Nikita retread, why not get it from the source? Director Luc Besson returns with another thriller involving a deadly female trained in the fine art of killing; judging from the dining-room fight scene included here, it looks like former model Sasha Luss will spend the bulk of the movie's running time going all Joanna-Wick on bad dudes. Bring on the gun fu, spy-vs-spy action and Helen Mirren with dyed-black hair and a thicker-than-borscht Russian accent. June 21st.

Chambers, Season 1
After a young woman named Sasha (Sivan Alyra Rose) has a heart attack, she receives a transplant ticker taken from a donor. Later, she meets the parents of the person who gave her a second chance at life … and suddenly, some eerie things start happening. Like, you know, hallucinating that things are crawling out of people's chests and like the dead girl is lying right next to you! Uma Thurman and Tony Goldwyn costar in what looks like Netflix's YA spin on good old-fashioned body horror. April 26th.

Fleabag, Season 2
Oh my god! [Looks at camera] We Americans finally get a chance to see what Renaissance woman Phoebe Waller-Bridge has cooked up for the sophomore, and apparently last, season of her award-winning TV show. [Lifts eyebrows approvingly] Her Bagness declares she's given up using sex to mask the empty void inside her [mock-frowns] but thanks to a hot Irish priest played by Sherlock's Andrew Scott [eyes widen appreciably], our heroine has also sort of, kind of found God. It's not subtitled "The Second Coming" for nothing, folks. [Smiles, nods, pats self on back] May 17th on Amazon Prime.

Homecoming
From the voiceover by the late, great Dr. Maya Angelou to the shot of Blue Ivy leading a group of dancers — including her mom — in some rhythmic hair-twirling, there is nothing we do not love about the trailer for this upcoming Netflix doc on Beyoncé's groundbreaking, earthshaking, era-defining set at Coachella 2018. Seriously, we're scared to watch the movie itself, for fear that it will not be as good as this dialogue-less promo. It's a work of art unto itself even before the music kicks in for that performance-footage-heavy second half. That said, yes, we will be tuning in April 17th just like the rest of humanity to check this out the second it drops.

The Lion King
Finally, a longer look at Disney's upcoming celebrity-studded, live-action version of the story of the Panthera Leo Who Would be King. You get stampedes, the tiny-paw-in-a-big-paw moment, lots of scarily photorealistic anthropomorphism and, yes, the recreated money shot of a digital Simba, Timon and Pumbaa silhouetted against a full moon. Hakuna matata, mofos! July 91th.

Pavarotti
When someone says "celebrity opera singer" — a tenor who both aficionados and your mom know by sight — you think Luciano. Ron Howard directs this doc on the life and times of the late, great Pavarotti, which promises an intimate look at the man behind the myth, his humble beginnings and early successes, etc. We just hope it goes out on a high note. Get it? "High note." Because, like, the opera. June 7th.

Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker
Yeah, we got chills when Rey pulled out the light saber and flipped over a low-flying TIE fighter, too. (Ditto seeing Lando pilot the Millennium Falcon and hearing that laugh.) All sagas must come to end, and the last chapter of pop culture's number-one religion gives you a peek at its Passion Play. The first trailer has pretty much everything you'd want, from droid drop-ins to Kylo Ren body-slamming a dude to Luke's sage-like narration. Also we weren't tearing up when that Carrie Fisher hug scene showed up, it's just super dusty in this room. It hits theaters December 20th, but you already knew that.

Tales of the City
Has it really been over a quarter of a century since wide-eyed Mary Ann Singleton first made her way to Barbary Lane and discovered a whole new world in San Francisco? Was she — or we — ever so young? Laura Linney returns as an older, wiser version of author Armistead Maupin's heroine, coming back to the the City by the Bay after decades away. There will be tears and drag queens. Olympia Dukakis is back as the matriarchal landlady Anna Madrigal, while Ellen Page, Russian Doll's Charlie Barnett, Paul Gross and Molly Ringwald join the ensemble cast. Get ready to fly your freak (and rainbow) flags high once again. This is one TV nostalgia trip we can genuinely get behind. June 7th.

Wine Country
A group of old friends — played by actual old friends Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, Rachel Dratch, Ana Gasteyer, Emily Spivey and Paula Pell — take a ladies-weekend trip to Napa Valley for some vino sipping and female bonding. There are laughter and tears, though the trailer suggests more of the latter; if this Netflix movie is even half as funny as Rudolph falling off the top of a piano, we're 100-percent in. (To be honest, they had us at "Poehler and Rudolph.") Also Tina Fey shows up for a scene or three as the woman renting them their getaway house. Starting chilling the Chablis. It hits the service (and select theaters) May 10th.
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