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‘Less Lethal’ Doc Details An Undercover Pursuit For Justice For Injured Protesters

Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with student filmmaker Jaime Wilken about her documentary short “Less Lethal,” about a tech worker using video of a protest to uncover how a teenage boy was shot there.

Documentaries ‘Summer Of Soul’ And ‘McCartney 3-2-1’ Celebrate The Sound Of The ’60s

Summer of Soul reveals never-before-seen film from a ’69 Harlem concert series known as the Black Woodstock. McCartney 3-2-1 is a six-part series in which Paul McCartney talks to producer Rick Rubin.

With Summer Underway, Marvel Returns To Focus On The Origins Of Black Widow

Hollywood had had fingers crossed for months about what might finally happen this weekend. Marvel has aimed to prove that the theater experience is back with Black Widow.

Barry Diller Headed 2 Hollywood Studios. He Now Says The Movie Business Is Dead

In an exclusive interview with NPR, the IAC chairman laments the state of the movie industry, saying the rise in streaming has upended both the business model and the quality of films being made.

Bollywood Icon Dilip Kumar Has Died

Kumar is hailed as the “Tragedy King” and one of Hindi cinema’s greatest actors. He also was known as Bollywood’s only Method actor for his expressive performances identifying a character’s emotions.

The Cannes Film Festival Opens With Its Signature Red Carpet Glamour

Thanks to falling COVID-19 infection rates and rising vaccinations, France’s Cannes Film Festival has returned with couture glamour and cinematic ambition.

Remembering Ub Iwerks, The Father Of Mickey Mouse

Walt Disney’s close friend Ub Iwerks brought Mickey Mouse to life. Fifty years after his death, Iwerks’ legacy is coming into focus.

Cannes Rolls Out The Red Carpet For An Expanded, More Inclusive Film Festival

After the cancellation of the festival in 2020 due to COVID-19, the Cannes Film Festival returns to the French Riviera with an expanded program and a historic jury led by filmmaker Spike Lee.

Director Richard Donner, A Pioneer In The Action-Adventure Genre, Has Died

Donner directed 1978’s Superman — which is in the National Film Registry — as well as The Goonies and the Lethal Weapon franchise. He was 91.

NPR Pop Culture Critic Tells Us All About ‘Zola’

The movie Zola opens this weekend. It was inspired by an epic, viral Twitter thread from 2015.

Weekend Edition Student Film Showcase: Watch Standout Student Films

Each week in July, Weekend Edition is talking to student filmmakers about their projects. We found exceptional short films from filmmakers across the country.

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