"What if I told you I had the cure for the opioid crisis in my hand?" The Orchard has released an official trailer for a (potentially controversial) medicinal health documentary titled A Leaf of Faith, the latest film from doc director Chris Bell. Even though the title might make you think this doc is about medicinal marijuana, it's actually about another kind of potent, powerful plant - one called "Kratom". Grown in Southeast Asia, the plant is part of the coffee family and is, supposedly, a safe and effective alternative to medicinal opioid painkillers. Why is this important? Because opioids are the leading cause of accidental death in the United States. Really. Which is a bit freaky, but it's true. "Join Chris Bell as he explores the natural world of this never before known harmless leaf that could be the perfect human medicine, while providing answers to all his questions...
- 5/6/2018
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
HBO premieres State of Play Trophy Kids Dec. 4: State of Play features a topical sports documentary followed by a roundtable discussion of the issue with guest panelists including the filmmakers, subjects and other experts. The premiere, “Trophy Kids,” examines obsessed parents of student athletes. Peter Berg (Friday Night Lights) moderates. Premieres on HBO Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 9pm Et. State of Play: Trophy Kids Press release from HBO below: HBO Sports® And Filmmaker Peter Berg Team Up To Present The Innovative New Documentary Series State Of Play, Debuting Dec. 4 Emmy® Nominee Berg Executive Produces New York, Oct. … Continue reading →
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- 12/3/2013
- by Ryan Berenz
- ChannelGuideMag
Peter Berg, whose ability to move between the big and small screens is best summed up by his separate successes with "Friday Night Lights" in film and on TV, has a new sports documentary series at HBO. Alongside Sarah Aubrey, Berg will executive produce "State of Play," a doc series that will explore different themes from the world of sports and how they relate to larger society. Each episode will pair a 40-minute verite doc with a 20-minute roundtable discussion moderated by Berg. "I couldn’t be more excited to partner with HBO to give a voice to passionate, sports documentary filmmakers who have poured their own blood, sweat and tears into their work," Berg said in the announcement. The series will kick off with "Trophy Kids," airing Wednesday, December 4th at 9pm, about parents who obsess over the athletic prowess and competitive success of their children. "Trophy Kids" is produced by Jake Wood,...
- 10/8/2013
- by Alison Willmore
- Indiewire
Exclusive: HBO Sports is re-teaming with filmmaker Peter Berg for another documentary series. Following their collaboration on the cinéma vérité series On Freddie Roach, HBO has given the green light to State Of Play, from Berg and Sarah Aubrey’s Film 44 and Herzog & Co. Each episode will spotlight a topic or person that has had a great impact on the sports world, opening with a brief overview followed by a 40-minute cinéma vérité documentary and concluding with an in-depth, 20-minute roundtable discussion of the issue with the filmmakers, subjects and guest experts to be moderated by Berg. State Of Play will premiere on December 4 with State of Play: Trophy Kids, an examination of the obsession a growing number of parents have in the scholastic athletic competition of their children. The documentary was produced by Jake Wood, Chris Bell, Leland Anderson and Anthony Melillo. “Peter Berg has a long history of producing exceptional,...
- 10/8/2013
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
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