New Docs on the Block
They’re here to premiere. Get used to it!
THE KLEZMER PROJECT
Release Date: February 25, 2025
A wedding, a clarinet, and a cross-continental deep dive into klezmer—what’s not to love? When a wedding cameraman and a clarinetist cross paths at a Jewish wedding in Argentina, it sparks a journey through Eastern Europe to trace the echoes of Yiddish and klezmer culture. Part road trip, part musical excavation, and all heart—Gey kuk es! Es iz a mekhaye!
BROTHERS AFTER WAR
Release Date: February 28, 2025 | Nationwide Theatrical Release
Director Jake Rademacher revisits soldiers and Marines he embedded with during the Iraq War, exploring their transitions from warfighters to veterans, touching on PTSD, depression, and life after combat. Get your six in a seat and watch!
ARCADES & LOVE SONGS: THE BALLAD OF WALTER DAY
Release Date: February 2025
Good GOD, we love a real-life character with a plot twist. A follow-up to The King of Kong, this doc catches up with Walter Day—the man who once ruled the world of video game high scores—now swapping arcade records for songwriting sessions. Because why just be the gatekeeper of Donkey Kong supremacy when you can also drop a few bangers? Expect updates on familiar faces from the original doc and plenty of wait, what?! moments along the way.
See a full list of upcoming releases here!
Documentary Festivals & Events
🗓️ These festivals are serving up some of the most innovative documentaries of the year—so mark your calendars, clear your schedules, and get ready to add some must-watch films to your list.
Glasgow Film Festival
📅 Dates: February 26–March 9, 2025 📍 Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Scotland may be known for whiskey and castles, but for two glorious weeks, it’s also a haven for documentary lovers. While the Glasgow Film Festival covers all genres, its documentary strand is where the real magic happens—expect bold, thought-provoking non-fiction that refuses to play nice.
True/False Film Fest
📅 Dates: February 27–March 2, 2025 📍 Location: Columbia, Missouri, USA
True/False doesn’t just screen documentaries—it messes with your perception of them. This fest thrives on films that blur the line between reality and storytelling, pushing the boundaries of what non-fiction can be. It’s like the Inception of doc festivals, minus the spinning top.
CPH:DOX
📅 Dates: March 19–30, 2025📍 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
If you like your documentaries with a side of artistic rebellion, CPH:DOX is your festival. One of Europe’s biggest and boldest non-fiction fests, this Copenhagen staple serves up international docs that are as visually stunning as they are socially urgent. Come for the groundbreaking cinema, stay for the Danish pastries.Comments settings
