The New York Times

A Top Documentary Director Finds a Billionaire Backer

By: Brooks Barnes The Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney has sold a majority stake in his Jigsaw Productions to the philanthropist Wendy Schmidt. At a time when the documentary film business is atrophying, one of the world’s leading documentarians, Alex Gibney, has taken on a powerful partner: Wendy Schmidt, a billionaire philanthropist by way of Google. “We’ve been… Continue reading A Top Documentary Director Finds a Billionaire Backer

Variety

Oscars Shortlist Announced in 10 Categories: ‘Emilia Pérez’ and ‘Wicked’ Lead the Charge

By: Clayton Davis If the Oscars shortlist is the equivalent of mid-term exams for awards contenders, then Netflix’s “Emilia Pérez” and Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” just received passing grades. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlists in 10 categories for the upcoming 97th Oscars ceremony. The preliminary voting applies to animated short film,… Continue reading Oscars Shortlist Announced in 10 Categories: ‘Emilia Pérez’ and ‘Wicked’ Lead the Charge

Variety

Luigi Mangione Documentary in the Works From Alex Gibney, Anonymous Content

By: Tatiana Siegel It was a story that rocked the nation. And now, the first project about the brazen, broad daylight killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is on the way. Anonymous Content and Alex Gibney’s Jigsaw Prods. are teaming up to develop and produce a documentary about the Dec. 4 fatal shooting that took place in… Continue reading Luigi Mangione Documentary in the Works From Alex Gibney, Anonymous Content

The Hollywood Reporter

Alex Gibney’s ‘The Bibi Files’ to Distribute on Jolt: “A Lot of the Major Outlets Just Were Nervous”

By: Katie Kilkenny The film has opted to distribute in an untraditional manner in the latest example of mainstream distributors avoiding risky nonfiction plays. The Bibi Files, the explosive documentary containing leaked footage of interrogations in the ongoing corruption trial of Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu, is set to stream on the new platform Jolt. The film from… Continue reading Alex Gibney’s ‘The Bibi Files’ to Distribute on Jolt: “A Lot of the Major Outlets Just Were Nervous”

Variety

‘The Bibi Files’ – the Docu That Benjamin Netanyahu Doesn’t Want You to See – to Launch on Jolt (EXCLUSIVE)

By: Addie Morfoot The new direct-to-consumer film platform could be the answer to the doc distribution crisis “The Bibi Files,” a documentary about Benjamin Netanyahu that features never-before-seen video of the Israeli Prime Minister being interrogated by police on corruption allegations that led to his indictment in 2019, will be available to stream on Jolt.film beginning Dec.… Continue reading ‘The Bibi Files’ – the Docu That Benjamin Netanyahu Doesn’t Want You to See – to Launch on Jolt (EXCLUSIVE)

Variety

DOC NYC Announces Oscar Predictor Feature Shortlist That Includes ‘The Bibi Files,’ ‘Will & Harper’ and ‘No Other Land’

Alexis Bloom’s “The Bibi Files,” Raoul Peck’s “Ernest Cole: Lost and Found” and Johan Grimonprez’s “Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat” are among the 15 documentary films that have received a coveted spot on DOC NYC’s feature shortlist. Launched in 2012, the DOC NYC feature shortlist, which this year includes several streamer-backed docs as well as… Continue reading DOC NYC Announces Oscar Predictor Feature Shortlist That Includes ‘The Bibi Files,’ ‘Will & Harper’ and ‘No Other Land’

IDA

Holding On to a Good Story: Making ‘God Save Texas’

New Yorker staff writer Lawrence Wright remembers colleagues asking, “Why do you live in Texas?” when his location shouldn’t have been exceptional. Writers from all over the world contribute to the magazine. The difference, Wright says, is that Texas was perceived as “anti-New York.” Once a left-leaning state, Texas has swung far to the right. It’s one… Continue reading Holding On to a Good Story: Making ‘God Save Texas’

Variety

Barbra Streisand to Be Subject of Multi-Part Documentary Directed by Frank Marshall

Production is underway on what is described as “the definitive multi-part documentary” on Barbra Streisand, with Frank Marshall directing and Alex Gibney producing, it was announced Thursday by Sony Music Vision, which is developing the doc in partnership with Columbia Records, Jigsaw Productions and the Kennedy/Marshall Company. The doc will offer “an intimate and comprehensive exploration of every facet of… Continue reading Barbra Streisand to Be Subject of Multi-Part Documentary Directed by Frank Marshall

Variety

‘The Bibi Files’ – the Docu That Benjamin Netanyahu Doesn’t Want You to See – to Launch on Jolt (EXCLUSIVE)

The new direct-to-consumer film platform could be the answer to the doc distribution crisis. “The Bibi Files,” a documentary about Benjamin Netanyahu that features never-before-seen video of the Israeli Prime Minister being interrogated by police on corruption allegations that led to his indictment in 2019, will be available to stream on Jolt.film beginning Dec. 11. In September,… Continue reading ‘The Bibi Files’ – the Docu That Benjamin Netanyahu Doesn’t Want You to See – to Launch on Jolt (EXCLUSIVE)

Esquire

How Wise Guy Delivered The Sopranos Postscript We Didn’t Know We Needed

Documentarian Alex Gibney opens up about his exploration of the grit and guts it took to bring one of television’s most influential series to life. When HBO first approached Alex Gibney about making a docuseries about The Sopranos, he was inclined to say no. As much as the Academy Award-winning director loved the show, he wasn’t interested in… Continue reading How Wise Guy Delivered The Sopranos Postscript We Didn’t Know We Needed

Variety

Alexis Bloom Doc Featuring Never-Before-Seen Police Interrogation Footage of Benjamin Netanyahu to Screen at TIFF (EXCLUSIVE)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is the topic of a new feature documentary, “The Bibi Files” produced by Oscar winner Alex Gibney and directed by Alexis Bloom. The two-hour docu, which will screen as work-in-progress at the Toronto Film Intl. Festival, features never-before-seen police interrogation footage of Netanyahu. The recordings were made between 2016 and 2018 as… Continue reading Alexis Bloom Doc Featuring Never-Before-Seen Police Interrogation Footage of Benjamin Netanyahu to Screen at TIFF (EXCLUSIVE)

Deadline

‘Hoop Dreams’ Helmer Steve James Teaming With Alex Gibney On AI Docuseries ‘Mind Vs. Machine’

Oscar nominee Steve James (Hoop Dreams) has been set to direct Mind vs. Machine, a new docuseries on the lightning rod topic of artificial intelligence from Oscar winner Alex Gibney‘s Jigsaw Productions, Closer Media, Anonymous Content, and Emmy-winning producers Alyssa Fedele & Zachary Fink of Collective Hunch (The Rescue List, The Ride of Their Lives). Gibney comes to the project after working with Closer… Continue reading ‘Hoop Dreams’ Helmer Steve James Teaming With Alex Gibney On AI Docuseries ‘Mind Vs. Machine’

Vulture

“Search Engine” Comes #1 on the list of Vulture’s The Best Podcasts of 2023, According to People Who Make Podcasts

Erotic thrillers, phone flirting, a faceless ghost possibly related to Hugh Dancy, seven hours of the Dave Matthews Band, and suspicious sushi tuna that gives you the runs: 2023 might have been the podcast world’s year from hell, but its participants are still pumping out all sorts of wonderful and weird stuff that leave their… Continue reading “Search Engine” Comes #1 on the list of Vulture’s The Best Podcasts of 2023, According to People Who Make Podcasts

Variety

“Money Shot: The Pornhub Story” is Included in Variety’s Best Documentaries of 2023

Read the full article here.

Deadline

MGM+ Acquires ‘In Restless Dreams: The Music Of Paul Simon,’ Alex Gibney’s Two-Part Documentary On Legendary Singer-Songwriter

MGM+ has acquired Oscar winner Alex Gibney’s two-part documentary In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon, an immersive journey into the work of one of greatest singer-songwriters in the history of the recording industry. The streaming platform plans to debut part 1 on March 17 and part 2 on March 24. In Restless Dreams captures Simon… Continue reading MGM+ Acquires ‘In Restless Dreams: The Music Of Paul Simon,’ Alex Gibney’s Two-Part Documentary On Legendary Singer-Songwriter

San Francisco Sounds: A Place in Time premiered on MGM+ on August 20th, 2023

Oscar Winning Filmmaker Alex Gibney Completes 3-Year Project on One of the Most Celebrated Musical Artists of Our Time “In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon”

Alex Gibney has just completed production on the definitive documentary about Paul Simon’s legendary Grammy Award-winning career. The film also follows Simon’s journey creating his new album “Seven Psalms,” (recently released to rapturous reviews) which poses questions about faith and mortality, during the pandemic and while dealing with his hearing loss. The film is expected… Continue reading Oscar Winning Filmmaker Alex Gibney Completes 3-Year Project on One of the Most Celebrated Musical Artists of Our Time “In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon”

Boom! Boom! The World vs. Boris Becker premiered on Apple TV+ on April 7th, 2023

Money Shot: The Pornhub Story premiered on Netflix on March 15th, 2023

ALEX GIBNEY, ACADEMY AWARD®-WINNING DOCUMENTARIAN, SETS HIS SIGHTS ON ELON MUSK

Academy Award®-winning filmmaker, Alex Gibney, who’s made some of the most notable investigative documentaries of our time, announced today that he’s months into the making of MUSK, a definitive and unvarnished examination of multi-billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and Twitter. Jigsaw Productions is producing the film alongside Closer Media, Anonymous Content,… Continue reading ALEX GIBNEY, ACADEMY AWARD®-WINNING DOCUMENTARIAN, SETS HIS SIGHTS ON ELON MUSK

Unveiled Surviving La Luz Del Mundo premiered on HBO Max on December 6th, 2022

The BMF Documentary: Blowing Money Fast premiered on Starz on October 23rd, 2022

How to Change Your Mind premiered on Netflix on July 12th, 2022

The Forever Prisoner Premiered on HBO Max on December 6th, 2021

The Hollywood Reporter

Alex Gibney’s Jigsaw Productions Recognizes Writers Guild East Union

The union will bargain on behalf of 50 freelance employees in roles including associate producer, co-producer, field producer, segment producer, post producer and others.

The Crime of the Century premiered on HBO MAX on May 10th

Generation Hustle Premiered on HBO Max April 22nd

Tiger premiered on HBO on January 10th, 2021

Second Season of critically acclaimed DIRTY MONEY premiered on March 11 on Netflix

Steven Spielberg and Alex Gibney’s docu-series WHY WE HATE will premiere on Discovery on Oct 13.

HIP HOP: SONGS THAT SHOOK AMERICA will premiere on AMC on October 13.

Alex Gibney’s CITIZEN K will screen at London Film Festival on October 3rd. Tickets are on sale now: https://bit.ly/2lZ3BmR

‘Alex Gibney’s Citizen K will screen at London Film Festival on October 3rd. Tickets are on sale now: https://bit.ly/2lZ3BmR

DIVIDE AND CONQUER: THE STORY OF ROGER AILES will premiere in theaters and on demand Friday, December 7th.

SALT FAT ACID HEAT, based on Samin Nosrat’s book, will premiere on Netflix October 11th.

Alexis Bloom’s DIVIDE AND CONQUER: THE STORY OF ROGER AILES set to premiere Sept. 9th at TIFF.

Our latest series, ENHANCED, premieres on ESPN+ Monday, July 16th!

Marina Zenovich’s ROBIN WILLIAMS: COME INSIDE MY MIND will be released on HBO July 16th!

Season 3 of DEATH ROW STORIES premiered on March 18th, on HLN.

THE CHINA HUSTLE will be released in theaters, on demand, and on Amazon Video and iTunes on March 30th.

Jigsaw’s latest series, DIRTY MONEY, is now streaming on Netflix!

Alex Gibney was nominated for a WGA Award for his latest film, NO STONE UNTURNED. The film was released on VOD on Jan. 8th.

Director Matthew Heineman has been nominated for a DGA Award for CITY OF GHOSTS.

DIRTY MONEY, Jigsaw’s latest series, will be released on Netflix on January 26th.

Marina Zenovich’s ROBIN WILLIAMS: COME INSIDE MY MIND will have it’s world premiere at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival.

CITY OF GHOSTS, directed by Matthew Heineman, has been named to the Oscar Feature Documentary shortlist.

Alex Gibney’s NO STONE UNTURNED will have a theatrical release in the UK and Ireland on November 10th.

ROLLING STONE: STORIES FROM THE EDGE, directed by Blair Foster and Alex Gibney, will air on HBO Nov. 6 and 7, following a festival premiere at SFFILM.

Magnolia Pictures has acquired worldwide distribution rights to Jed Rothstein’s THE CHINA HUSTLE.

Alex Gibney’s Academy Award winning TAXI TO THE DARK SIDE is available to stream on Sundance Now.

NO STONE UNTURNED will have it’s world premiere at the 55th New York Film Festival on September 30th as part of the festival’s Spotlight on Documentary.

THE CHINA HUSTLE had it’s world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.

ELIAN had it’s television premiere on CNN in August.

THE LAST SHOT is available to stream on Viceland.

“The Armstrong Lie” gets a strong review in Variety

Variety’s Justin Chang reviewed Jigsaw Productions’ latest film, “The Armstrong Lie,” focusing on the layered nature of the film. Director Alex Gibney started by following Lance Armstrong’s return to the Tour de France in 2009 but  changed course as allegations of Armstrong’s doping made headlines again. Chang writes, “What might have once been a largely… Continue reading “The Armstrong Lie” gets a strong review in Variety

“The Armstrong Lie” festival premieres

Alex Gibney’s newest film, “The Armstrong Lie,” will premiere at the Venice Film Festival this fall, and will have its North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film features a multi-year account of Armstrong’s life in cycling.  

Jigsaw wins an early Emmy

Jigsaw and HBO’s 2012 film “Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God” won an early Emmy for Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking! The award was a juried winner — meaning judges voted unanimously — and it was the only documentary to receive an early Emmy. The film has also been nominated for 5… Continue reading Jigsaw wins an early Emmy

Reactions to the Bradley Manning verdict

In the wake of Bradley Manning’s court martial verdict on July 30, many took to Twitter to express their thoughts on the matter. Manning was acquitted of aiding the enemy, but found guilty of violating the Espionage Act, stealing government property, among other charges. The trial centered around Manning’s role in leaking military records and… Continue reading Reactions to the Bradley Manning verdict

“The Armstrong Lie” will be released by Sony Pictures Classics

Jigsaw’s new film, following both Lance Armstrong’s return to the Tour de France in 2009 and his 2013 admission to doping, will be released by Sony Pictures Classics. “The Armstrong Lie” was directed and produced by Alex Gibney, and features a multi-year account of Armstrong’s life in cycling.   Read more here.

Jigsaw’s films nominated for 7 Emmys

A day after being named a finalist for the Humanitas Prize, “Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God,” received 5 Emmy nominations. Another 2013 Jigsaw film, the two-part music documentary “History of the Eagles,” received 2 nominations. Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God Outstanding Writing for Nonfiction Programming Outstanding Directing… Continue reading Jigsaw’s films nominated for 7 Emmys

Mea Maxima Culpa named a finalist for Humanitas Prize

Jigsaw’s 2012 film “Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God” was named a finalist for the Humanitas Prize! Winners will be announced in September. The film documents the first known public protest against clerical sex abuse in the U.S. These four deaf young men set out to expose the priest who had abused them… Continue reading Mea Maxima Culpa named a finalist for Humanitas Prize

LA Times on Eliot Spitzer’s candidacy

The Los Angeles Times interviewed director Alex Gibney in 2010 when “Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer” first came out. Reporter Steven Zeitchik asked Gibney if he thought Spitzer would get back into politics, and which office he would run for. “Yes. Comptroller,” Gibney answered without hesitation. “It’s a position where he can… Continue reading LA Times on Eliot Spitzer’s candidacy

Update: Cardinal sought to protect church from sex abuse claims

An article by Laurie Goldstein, New York Times reporter, showed that Cardinal Timothy F. Dolan sought to protect church assets from victims of sex abuse by moving $57 million into a cemetery trust fund. Cardinal Dolan has previously expressed outrage against the abuse of children. The revelation came as the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee released a… Continue reading Update: Cardinal sought to protect church from sex abuse claims

Gibney on Snowden, Manning, and leaking

Alex Gibney stopped by The Huffington Post Live last week to talk about leaks, whistleblowers, and their role in light of Edward Snowden’s release of NSA secrets. Joined by Jeremy Scahill (Dirty Wars writer/producer) and Jeff Jarvis, CUNY journalism professor. In light of Snowden’s request to seek asylum from Ecuador, the story of WikiLeaks and… Continue reading Gibney on Snowden, Manning, and leaking

Park Avenue up for Independent Lens Audience Award

Vote for “Park Avenue: Money, Power and the American Dream,” Jigsaw’s contribution to the PBS series “Why Poverty?” Independent Lens’ Audience Award voting closes June 28. Please help us spread the word! The film is about the moat that America’s richest citizens have constructed around themselves. In roughly the last forty years, the establishment of that… Continue reading Park Avenue up for Independent Lens Audience Award

Reddit AMA with Alex Gibney on leaking

Alex Gibney hosted a Q&A on the subreddit IAmA, talking about everything from how the film “We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks” came about to where he keeps his Oscar. On “Taxi to the Dark Side,” Gibney wrote: I hope that the docs have made me a more empathetic and humble person. I always… Continue reading Reddit AMA with Alex Gibney on leaking

Gibney on Colbert to talk about WikiLeaks, secrets

Recently, Alex Gibney stopped by The Colbert Report to talk about Bradley Manning’s ongoing trial. Gibney and Colbert go through the storyline and characters in “We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks.”

Park Ave in The New Yorker

2012’s “Park Avenue: Money, Power, and the American Dream” focused on the differences between Park Avenue in Manhattan and Park Avenue in The Bronx, highlighting the discrepancies in wealth in New York City. Part of the film includes a profile of David Koch, a politically active billionaire who lives in one of the most famous… Continue reading Park Ave in The New Yorker

Alex Gibney on Huffington Post Live for “We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks”

Director Alex Gibney appeared on Huffington Post Live on May 15 to talk about “We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks” during a half-hour interview. The discussion ranged from the role of Julian Assange in the WikiLeaks story to the government’s handling of leaks even recently, with the Department of Justice recently admitting to seizing… Continue reading Alex Gibney on Huffington Post Live for “We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks”

“Why Poverty” wins Peabody Award

The PBS-produced series of documentaries called “Why Poverty?” won a Peabody Award for its “parallax views of poverty today and through the ages.” 72nd Annual Winners Announcement from Peabody Awards on Vimeo. Jigsaw’s contribution to series, “Park Avenue: Money, Power & the American Dream,” looked at the harsh distinction between New York’s rich and poor… Continue reading “Why Poverty” wins Peabody Award

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Alex Gibney’s WikiLeaks Documentary Gets Closer

We Steal Secrets trailer released

The trailer for We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks is online — and was released last week on Apple: http://bit.ly/10nOoas We Steal Secrets – Trailer from Jigsaw Productions on Vimeo. The film follows the growth of WikiLeaks and tells the story of two of the people behind the largest leak of secrets ever: Bradley… Continue reading We Steal Secrets trailer released

The Last Gladiators released on DVD

Jigsaw’s hockey documentary, “The Last Gladiators,” was released on DVD March 12 through Phase 4 Films. The film, profiling legendary fighters Chris Nilan and Tony Twist, focuses on the difficulties of returning to life post-NHL. You can find out more and download the movie on iTunes here: http://ow.ly/iOq2o Watch the trailer here: http://youtu.be/wv9UAmA0RJA

“History of the Eagles” to screen at Sundance London

History of the Eagles: Part 1, one of Jigsaw’s newest films, will screen as a special event at Sundance London in late April. See the full line-up here: http://bit.ly/YcI83H Watch the trailer here:

Gibney authors New Statesman article defending need for truth in discussing WikiLeaks

We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks director Alex Gibney wrote an op-ed for the New Statesman this weekend, highlighting the importance of truth in discussing the WikiLeaks story. The article was a response to a column by John Pilger, a WikiLeaks supporter who questioned elements of We Steal Secrets without having seen the film.… Continue reading Gibney authors New Statesman article defending need for truth in discussing WikiLeaks

Mea Maxima Culpa featured on Entertainment Tonight

Mea Maxima Culpa, one of Jigsaw’s newest films, was featured on Entertainment Tonight in a story about ABC News reporter Bob Ross and his run-in with Pope Benedict regarding sex abuse in the Catholic church. In the report, the ET anchor shows an interview with Bob Ross where he describes being slapped on the wrist… Continue reading Mea Maxima Culpa featured on Entertainment Tonight

We Steal Secrets will be released May 24

Jigsaw’s latest film, We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks, will be released in New York and Los Angeles on May 24. Starting in June, the film will be available in wider markets. Read an early review of the film by The Hollywood Reporter‘s David Rooney.

Mea Maxima Culpa is BFI’s Film of the Week

The British Film Institute named Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God the film of the week Feb. 15, saying it “meticulously assembles an impressive range of evidence.” Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God premiered in the UK in early February, making its Irish debut at the Jameson Dublin International… Continue reading Mea Maxima Culpa is BFI’s Film of the Week

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The Financial Times’ 5-star review of Mea Maxima Culpa

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Director Alex Gibney says Pope’s resignation is linked to sex abuse

Last Gladiators to be released on DVD March 12

Phase 4 Films will be releasing The Last Gladiators on March 12. The Last Gladiators profiles Chris Nilan and Tony Twist, tenacious enforcers in the National Hockey League. Through interviews with a generation of hockey’s most hard-bitten tough guys, the film explores what it means to grow up from carefree games on icy ponds to… Continue reading Last Gladiators to be released on DVD March 12

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The Eagles through Gibney’s Lens

Mea Maxima Culpa premieres on CBC tonight

Jigsaw’s latest release, Mea Maxima Culpa, makes its Canadian debut tonight on the CBC’s Passionate Eye. The film, which is available in the United States on HBO & HBO GO, looks at an environment of silence in the Catholic church regarding sex abuse — a culture that extends all the way up to the Vatican.… Continue reading Mea Maxima Culpa premieres on CBC tonight

Recent links: Mea Maxima Culpa press coverage & the Pope’s resignation

In the wake of the first resignation by a pope in six centuries, Jigsaw’s Mea Maxima Culpa, which is currently screening on HBO and in limited release, has been a large part of the conversation. Director Alex Gibney has given interviews where he praises the Pope’s decision to resign, saying “his time as Pope has… Continue reading Recent links: Mea Maxima Culpa press coverage & the Pope’s resignation

Mea Maxima Culpa is mentioned in coverage of the Pope’s resgination

Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy In the wake of Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation, announced February 11, media quickly raised questions about the reasons behind the Pope’s decision. Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God debuted on HBO Documentaries one week before, and media outlets looked to… Continue reading Mea Maxima Culpa is mentioned in coverage of the Pope’s resgination

An interview with Glenn Frey and Don Henley on “History of the Eagles”

Following a great reception at Sundance last month, “History of the Eagles” was the focus of a New York Times ArtsBeat blog post. The story is an interview with Eagles band leaders Glenn Frey and Don Henley, explaining how the project came about. Frey, in the interview: I think the first thing we had in… Continue reading An interview with Glenn Frey and Don Henley on “History of the Eagles”

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Don Henley & Glenn Frey on History of the Eagles: Parts 1 & 2 – ArtsBeat blog

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New York Times previews The Last Gladiators

“History of the Eagles” premieres February 15 on Showtime

Our new two-part music documentary, “History of the Eagles” premieres on Showtime in February. A description of the film: The Eagles celebrate their 40th anniversary with this two-part documentary. Using never before seen home movies, archival footage, and new interviews with all current and former band members, the film provides an intimate look into the… Continue reading “History of the Eagles” premieres February 15 on Showtime

Mea Maxima Culpa Premieres on HBO on February 4

Our newest film, Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God, premieres this Monday, February 4, at 9PM/8C on HBO, and will be available on HBO On Demand starting February 5. A description of the film followed by the trailer: Mea Maxima Culpa examines the abuse of power in the Catholic Church through the story of… Continue reading Mea Maxima Culpa Premieres on HBO on February 4

Last Gladiators in Theaters February 1st

Here are Showtimes and Locations: February 1, 2013 Cinema Village 22 East 12th Street, New York, NY 10003 February 15, 2013 St. Anthony Main Theatre 115 SE Main Street, Minneapolis, MN 55414 February 22, 2013 The Manor 1729 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 For more information visit the official website for The Last Gladiators.

Zero Dark Thirty’s Wrong and Dangerous Conclusion

It’s difficult for one filmmaker to criticize another. That’s a job best left to critics. However, in the case of Zero Dark Thirty, about the hunt for Osama bin Laden, an issue that is central to the film — torture — is so important that I feel I must say something. Mark Boal and Kathryn… Continue reading Zero Dark Thirty’s Wrong and Dangerous Conclusion

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Variety says Mea Maxima Culpa is “an expansive and authoritative study” of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church

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Sneak preview of We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks

Two New Jigsaw Films to Premiere at Sundance

We’re excited to announce that two of our films, We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks and History of the Eagles, will have their world premieres at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival in January. For more info, as well as the other films at the festival, check out the official Sundance site.

Mea Maxima Culpa on Academy Award shortlist

Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God was announced as one of the 15 documentaries on the shortlist for this year’s Academy Awards. The full list of films: “Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry,” Never Sorry LLC “Bully,” The Bully Project LLC “Chasing Ice,” Exposure “Detropia,” Loki Films “Ethel,” Moxie Firecracker Films “5 Broken Cameras,”… Continue reading Mea Maxima Culpa on Academy Award shortlist

Mea Maxima Culpa in Theaters

Our new film, Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God, is now in theaters in New York and Los Angeles, with an additional screening in San Francisco this coming Tuesday. See below for locations and links to showtimes. NEW YORK Film Forum, 11/16 – 11/29 LOS ANGELES Laemmle Monica, 11/16 – 11/22 SAN… Continue reading Mea Maxima Culpa in Theaters

Road to Recovery event today in Belleville, NJ

A brief announcement for anyone in the area: What: A demonstration and leafleting outside a Hall of Fame induction ceremony of the Essex Catholic High School Foundation. Essex Catholic High School was located in Newark and East Orange, NJ, and closed in 2003. When: Friday, November 16, 2012 from 5:30 PM until 7:00 PM. Where: On the… Continue reading Road to Recovery event today in Belleville, NJ

A Message From Orwa

Dear Friends in Syria and around our brave new world, Your outstanding solidarity with me, during my three weeks trip under Syria’s ground, had the most touching impact. You have all made what could have been a much longer and more violent journey a much easier one, no matter how unforgettable it is. Now, after… Continue reading A Message From Orwa

Free Orwa

Alex Gibney and Lawrence Wright reach out to the global film community to call for the release of Syrian filmmaker Orwa Nyrabia.

Mea Maxima Culpa to debut at Toronto Film Festival

Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God will debut at the Toronto International Film Festival in September. The trailer for the film has just been released: