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entertainment1 month ago•12 min saved

Tom Hiddleston guides a cinematic tour of Pompeii’s last day

NatGeo's Pompeii: Out of Time features Tom Hiddleston as a “time detective” who blends historical facts with imaginative storytelling to relive Pompeii’s final 24 hours, following three people amid cinematic re-enactments and high production values. The series explains eruption science (pyroclastic flows and shoreline changes) with experts, while the plaster casts are saved for a respectful finale, and the show emphasizes emotional realism over traditional documentary tropes. Pompeii: Out of Time premieres July 21 on National Geographic and streams on Disney+ and Hulu the next day.

via Ars Technica|

#docudrama #entertainment #national-geographic

entertainment1 year ago•6 min saved

Martin Scorsese's 'The Saints': A Passion Project on FOX Nation

Martin Scorsese has completed an eight-part docudrama series titled "The Saints" for Fox Nation, focusing on the lives of various Catholic saints such as St. Joan of Arc and St. Maximilian Kolbe. The series, which took seven years to develop, aims to explore the human aspects of sainthood and features historical context and vivid storytelling. It includes panel discussions with figures like Jesuit Father James Martin and addresses themes of faith and virtue. The series is intended for adult audiences due to its graphic content.

via Catholic News Agency|

#catholicism #docudrama #entertainment

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints - A New Religious Docuseries on Fox Nation"

Martin Scorsese is teaming up with Fox Nation for an eight-part docudrama series titled "Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints," which will explore the stories of eight figures on their journey to sainthood. The series, hosted, narrated, and executive produced by Scorsese, will premiere in two parts, with the first four episodes set to release on Nov. 16. Each episode will focus on a singular saint, and the docuseries was developed by Scorsese for Lionsgate Alternative Television, with additional executive producers including Julie Yorn and Rick Yorn.

via Variety|

#docudrama #entertainment #fox-nation

entertainment2 years ago•6 min saved

"The Impact of Docudramas in Uncovering the Post Office Scandal"

The power of docudramas to bring about justice has been demonstrated by the recent ITV drama "Mr Bates vs The Post Office," which has reignited public interest in the post office scandal and led to a surge in potential victims contacting lawyers. This highlights the unique ability of drama to forge human connection and emotional impact, complementing the work of investigative journalism. Similar docudramas in the past, such as "Three Girls" and "It's A Sin," have also sparked change and influenced legislation, demonstrating the enduring value of drama in progressing public awareness and national debates.

via BBC.com|

#docudrama #entertainment #justice

movies3 years ago•2 min saved

Sydney Sweeney Shines in Gripping 'Reality' Film.

"Reality," a new docudrama starring Sydney Sweeney as Reality Winner, tells the story of the former U.S. Air Force linguist who was arrested and imprisoned under the 1917 Espionage Act for leaking a top-secret report on Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Directed by Tina Satter, the film strips the political context from Winner's story to focus on the social dynamics of her first FBI interrogation. Satter skillfully evokes tension from a minimal set, and Sweeney delivers a watchful and charming performance as Winner.

via The New York Times|

#docudrama #fbi #movies

film3 years ago•2 min saved

Unsettling Reality: A Shocking True Story of Whistleblowing and Unreality.

"Reality" is a tense and mesmerizing thriller based on the true story of NSA whistleblower Reality Winner, who leaked a document regarding Russian hackers seeking to interfere in the 2016 presidential election and was subsequently sentenced to five years in federal prison. The film, which is based on the play "Is This a Room," is a spellbinding example of a new form of docudrama that melds fact and fiction with meticulous and stunning results. Sydney Sweeney delivers a powerhouse performance as Winner, and director Tina Satter brilliantly deploys cinematic technique to deepen and animate what might easily have been a static tableau of talking heads.

via The Washington Post|

#docudrama #film #nsa-whistleblower

entertainment3 years ago•2 min saved

The Rise and Fall of Netflix's Queen Cleopatra.

Netflix's "Queen Cleopatra" docudrama has received a 2% audience score with over 5,000 ratings on Rotten Tomatoes, possibly the lowest in TV history. The show faced criticism prior to its release for casting a black woman as Cleopatra, and poor reviews are related to more than just casting. Review bombing could be contributing to the poor rating, but many viewers are also pointing to it being just a bad show in general. Nevertheless, some viewers enjoyed the docuseries.

via Insider|

#docudrama #entertainment #netflix

entertainment3 years ago•1 min saved

"Sydney Sweeney stars in HBO's Reality, a drama about a whistleblower."

HBO is set to release a docudrama on May 29 based on the story of Reality Winner, a former Air Force linguist who leaked classified National Security Agency materials to The Intercept about Russian interference in the 2016 election. Winner was charged under the Espionage Act and sentenced to five years and three months in jail in 2018. The film, titled "Reality," focuses on the investigation into Winner's motivations behind printing and sharing the documents.

via Military Times|

#classified-documents #docudrama #entertainment

entertainment3 years ago•2 min saved

Controversial Netflix docudrama sparks rival production with light-skinned lead.

An Egyptian broadcaster, Al Wathaeqya channel, has announced the production of its own high-end documentary about Cleopatra, following the controversy over Netflix's Black-led docudrama about the Egyptian ruler. The debate stems from the contested nature of real-life Cleopatra’s racial identity, with the Egyptian antiquities ministry stating that Cleopatra had “white skin and Hellenistic characteristics”. Queen Cleopatra, executive produced and narrated by Jada Pinkett Smith, portrays the Egyptian ruler as a Black British actor, Adele James.

via The Independent|

#cleopatra #controversy #docudrama

entertainment3 years ago•1 min saved

The Controversy Surrounding Cleopatra's Skin Color in Media.

The casting of a Black actress to play Cleopatra in Netflix's "African Queens" has sparked controversy in Egypt, with some claiming that the historical figure was of European descent. In response, a government-owned Egyptian broadcaster has announced production of its own Cleopatra docudrama with a light-skinned star. The Al Wathaeqya channel claims that its production will be based on the "utmost levels" of research and accuracy. Meanwhile, a popular comedian has accused Netflix of trying to "take over our Egyptian culture," and an Egyptian lawyer has filed a complaint demanding that legal measures are taken to block Netflix outright in Egypt.

via NBC News|

#cleopatra #controversy #docudrama

entertainment3 years ago•1 min saved

The Controversy Surrounding Cleopatra's Skin Color in Film and TV Adaptations.

The casting of a Black actress to play Cleopatra in the Netflix docudrama series "African Queens" has sparked controversy in Egypt, with some claiming that Cleopatra was of European descent and not Black. In response, a government-owned Egyptian broadcaster has announced production of its own big-budget Cleopatra doc. The Al Wathaeqya channel claims that its production will be based on the "utmost levels" of research and accuracy. Meanwhile, an Egyptian lawyer has filed a complaint demanding that legal measures are taken to block Netflix outright in Egypt, to prevent the show from airing.

via Variety|

#cleopatra #controversy #docudrama