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IFC Films Releases Critically Acclaimed Independent Film 'Mouse' in Theaters

IFC Films Releases Critically Acclaimed Independent Film 'Mouse' in Theaters

IFC Films Releases Critically Acclaimed Independent Film 'Mouse' in Theaters

Janet Jackson's Former Designer Claims 2004 Super Bowl Incident Was Planned Reveal

Janet Jackson's Former Designer Claims 2004 Super Bowl Incident Was Planned Reveal

Janet Jackson's Former Designer Claims 2004 Super Bowl Incident Was Planned Reveal

Disabled Voters Face Significant Accessibility Barriers in U.S. Elections

Disabled Voters Face Significant Accessibility Barriers in U.S. Elections

Disabled voters in the United States continue to encounter numerous obstacles across all stages of the voting process, from registration to casting ballots. A 2024 report by the US Election Assistance Commission and Rutgers University revealed that 14% of voters with disabilities experienced issues in the 2022 midterm elections, compared to 4% of non-disabled voters. While accessibility has improved over two decades with more ramps and accessible machines, significant problems persist. These issues include difficulties with waiting in line, reading or writing on ballots, getting inside polling places, and accessing voting materials. Attacks on mail-in voting in many states disproportionately affect disabled individuals, especially those who are immunocompromised. Despite some exemptions for disabled people in these laws, concerns about mail ballots not being properly counted lead some to prefer in-person voting, where they often face other accessibility challenges.

Documentary Featuring Tim Allen on Gary Sinise's Veteran Support Efforts Lands Digital Distribution

Documentary Featuring Tim Allen on Gary Sinise's Veteran Support Efforts Lands Digital Distribution

A new documentary titled 'The Ballad of Lieutenant Dan,' which chronicles actor Gary Sinise's decades-long commitment to assisting injured U.S. veterans and Gold Star families, is set for digital streaming and DVD release this week. The film, directed by Steve Mitchell Beebe, also explores how Sinise copes with the recent death of his son, McCanna 'Mac' Sinise. The documentary features interviews with various individuals, including actor Tim Allen, former Tonight Show host Jay Leno, auto designer Chip Foose, and actors Joe Mantegna and Mykelti Williamson. Freestyle Digital Media, a division of Byron Allen's Allen Media Group, has acquired the distribution rights for the film. The documentary highlights the work of the Gary Sinise Foundation, established in 2011, which has raised an estimated $400 million for veterans and first responder causes.

Mark Ruffalo and Dylan O'Brien Film 'Being Heumann' Released to Critical Acclaim

Mark Ruffalo and Dylan O'Brien Film 'Being Heumann' Released to Critical Acclaim

Mark Ruffalo and Dylan O'Brien Film 'Being Heumann' Released to Critical Acclaim

Mark Ruffalo Portrays Bureaucrat in 'Being Heumann,' a Film on Disability Rights Occupation

Mark Ruffalo Portrays Bureaucrat in 'Being Heumann,' a Film on Disability Rights Occupation

Mark Ruffalo Portrays Bureaucrat in 'Being Heumann,' a Film on Disability Rights Occupation

Film on Disability Rights Movement Premieres at Toronto International Film Festival 2026, Highlighting Historical Gaps in Education

Film on Disability Rights Movement Premieres at Toronto International Film Festival 2026, Highlighting Historical Gaps in Education

A new film, 'Being Heumann,' based on the memoir of the same name, premiered at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The film chronicles the efforts to pass regulations for Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in federally funded programs. A significant part of the film focuses on the historic occupation of a San Francisco federal building by protesters, an event that played a pivotal role in shaping policy and improving the lives of thousands of Americans with disabilities. Audience reactions at TIFF indicated that many attendees were unaware of these historical protests, highlighting a gap in public education regarding the disability rights movement in the United States.

Kino Lorber to Release 'Soul Patrol' Documentary in Theaters, Highlighting Black Vietnam Veterans' Experiences

Kino Lorber to Release 'Soul Patrol' Documentary in Theaters, Highlighting Black Vietnam Veterans' Experiences

Kino Lorber, an independent film distribution company, is set to release the documentary 'Soul Patrol' in theaters. The film, directed by J.M. Harper, will open at the IFC Center in New York on November 6, with subsequent screenings beginning November 13 in Los Angeles and other markets. 'Soul Patrol' revisits the experiences of Black soldiers who served in a Vietnam War special operations unit, focusing on their service abroad and the racial inequality they encountered upon returning to the United States. The documentary is based on a memoir by veteran Ed Emanuel and features participants such as Jesse Lewis Jr. and Mark Miller. It incorporates interviews with surviving veterans, personal photographs, Super 8 footage, and audio recordings to tell its story. The film has already received recognition, earning the U.S. Documentary Directing Award at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Its runtime is 100 minutes, offering a comprehensive look into this often-overlooked chapter of military history.

Bryan Stevenson Curates Films for Inaugural 'Playback: The Brooklyn Watch Party' Festival Highlighting Global Justice Issues

Bryan Stevenson Curates Films for Inaugural 'Playback: The Brooklyn Watch Party' Festival Highlighting Global Justice Issues

Bryan Stevenson, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) and a law professor at New York University, is serving as a guest film curator for the inaugural 'Playback: The Brooklyn Watch Party' festival. The two-day event, co-hosted by filmmaker Spike Lee and New York Liberty/Brooklyn Nets owner Clara Wu Tsai, will take place from November 6-7 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM). Stevenson has selected films such as Mira Nair’s 'Salaam Bombay!' (1988) and Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund’s 'City of God' (2002) for screening. His choices aim to draw connections between global storytelling and the challenges within the U.S. criminal legal system, particularly focusing on systemic poverty, street violence, and the experiences of marginalized children. Stevenson, known for his civil rights work defending children prosecuted as adults, fighting mass incarceration, and challenging the death penalty, emphasizes that these films explore the humanity of individuals beyond their worst mistakes.

J.M. Harper's 'Soul Patrol' Documentary, a Sundance Award Winner, Opens in Theaters

J.M. Harper's 'Soul Patrol' Documentary, a Sundance Award Winner, Opens in Theaters

J.M. Harper's 'Soul Patrol' Documentary, a Sundance Award Winner, Opens in Theaters

Dr. Takashi Hoshizaki Honored with Japanese Order of the Rising Sun for Contributions to Japanese American Community

Dr. Takashi Hoshizaki Honored with Japanese Order of the Rising Sun for Contributions to Japanese American Community

Dr. Takashi Hoshizaki, a former incarceree of the Heart Mountain internment camp during World War II and a current Foundation board member, has been awarded the Japanese Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays. This prestigious honor recognizes his significant contributions to improving the status of the Japanese American community and fostering mutual understanding between Japan and the U.S. The Gillette News Record reported on this recognition, noting Dr. Hoshizaki's history of resisting the WWII draft while interned at Heart Mountain.

Becky G Receives Voice of Change Award at Marc Anthony’s Maestro Cares Foundation Gala

Becky G Receives Voice of Change Award at Marc Anthony’s Maestro Cares Foundation Gala

Becky G Receives Voice of Change Award at Marc Anthony’s Maestro Cares Foundation Gala