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Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaHulu has acquired the “Changing the Game,” Michael Barnett’s look at transgender athletes, and will premiere the film on June 1 as part of its celebration of Pride Month.The film, which debuted at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival, follows three high school students at different stages of their athletic seasons, personal lives, and unique paths as transgender teens.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentHulu has acquired U.S streaming rights to Sabrina Van Tassel’s timely documentary “The State of Texas vs. Melissa” which was selected for Tribeca in 2020 and has won a flurry of accolades, including Raindance’s best documentary award.Hulu acquired the documentary from FilmRise, which represents theatrical and digital rights to the film for North America, the U.K.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter“Tomorrow’s Hope,” a documentary about the importance of quality early childhood education, has sold North American rights to the independent distributor Abramorama.Following a virtual live premiere on May 20, the company plans to release the film nationwide on demand on May 21.“Tomorrow’s Hope” spotlights passionate educators and tenacious kids and their families, who transcend the limitations imposed on them as students growing up on the south side of

Nonprofit organization American Documentary, which supports the acclaimed PBS series POV, has hired Erika Dilday as its first Black executive director. Most recently CEO of the Futuro Media Group, Dilday also becomes executive producer of AmDoc's POV doc series on PBS and America ReFramed on the WORLD Channel.

Erika Dilday will join American Documentary, Inc. as executive director.

Antonio Ferme editorApple Original Films has greenlit the Louis Armstrong documentary “Black & Blues: The Colorful Ballad of Louis Armstrong.”The documentary will examine Armstrong’s life and legacy as a founding father of jazz, the first pop star and a cultural ambassador of the United States.

Dave Grohl‘s upcoming new documentary What Drives Us – check it out below.The documentary was first announced last year upon the news of Foo Fighters’ 25th anniversary ‘Van Tour’, which ended up being cancelled due to COVID-19.With the film originally set to premiere before each night of that tour, it will now come to The Coda Collection in the US, and Amazon Prime Video overseas, on April 30.

Perth woman is helping a puppy named after a World War II hero dog prepare for a life helping veterans recover from post traumatic stress disorder. Three-month-old Labrador Mr Chips has been matched with Sarah Heenan by charity Bravehound.Despite getting involved in training dogs when she was just 14, Sarah had never owned one of her own.

EXCLUSIVE: A documentary about American Gladiators, widely considered one of the first reality competition series, is set as ESPN’s latest 30 for 30.

Joe Jonas cannot get enough of his wife, Sophie Turner. On Tuesday, the "Sucker" singer reacted to a new set of selfies posted by the "Game of Thrones" alum with a complimentary quote Lady Gaga once used to describe "American Horror Story" creator Ryan Murphy.

Kanye West has reportedly been sold to Netflix in a multi-million dollar deal.As first reported by Billboard, the multi-part project will feature never-before-seen footage of West, and will explore his extensive music and fashion careers, his failed and legally questionable presidential campaign in 2020, and the death of his mother, Donda.While Billboard puts the sale at £21.7million (US $30million), a source told Variety that figure is inaccurate.

Oprah Winfrey to develop “The 1619 Project” into a portfolio of films, television series and other content.The Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper series, from writer Nikole Hannah-Jones, began appearing on the 400th anniversary of ship's arrival in the then-British colony of Virginia.“‘The 1619 Project’ is an essential reframing of American history." Williams said.

EXCLUSIVE: Kino Lorber has acquired North American rights to cult filmmaker Beth B’s documentary Lydia Lunch The War Is Never Over.

The Staircase was one of the first true-crime documentaries to break out into mainstream culture when it was released in 2004.

Britney Spears has broken her silence on a controversial documentary charting the highs and lows of her career and discussing her conservatorship.The 39 year old was the subject of a one-off programme named Framing Britney Spears, which aired in both the UK and US last month. Her struggles with mental health were featured prominently in the documentary, as well as the depiction of her in the press and the conservatorship which oversees her finances and personal affairs.

American Gods EP Neil Gaiman responded to Starz’s cancellation of the series, assuring fans that there is more to the story that can, and will be explored.

EXCLUSIVE: Cavalry Media has inked Thom Zimny, filmmaker and longtime collaborator of 20-time Grammy winner Bruce Springsteen.

EXCLUSIVE: Cinema Guild has acquired North American distribution rights to Rock Bottom Riser, a documentary that received a Special Mention from the Encounters jury at the 2021 Berlin Film Festival where it premiered earlier this month. It’s the first film by Fern Silva, who wrote, directed, and produced the documentary. Cinema Guild has slated it for a 35mm theatrical tour planned for 2022.