#National Geographic
Sundance: Sara Dosa’s “Fire of Love” Lands at National Geographic Documentary Films Following Bidding War
Things are heating up at Sundance 2022. National Geographic Documentary Films came out the victor of a “fierce bidding war” for “Fire of Love,” a deal Variety describes as...
Trailer Watch: Janet Tobias, John Hoffman, and Nat Geo Present an Intimate Portrait of “Fauci”
For many people, Dr. Anthony Fauci has been the sole light in the darkness of the COVID-19 pandemic. He has unwaveringly offered the public hope, guidance, and common sense — and reminded us...
Dawn Porter and National Geographic Join Forces on Tulsa Massacre Doc “Rise Again”
Dawn Porter’s latest documentary delves into one of the worst incidents of racial violence in the United States — yet one that is routinely left out of the history books. “Rise...
Pick of the Day: “Genius: Aretha”
Get ready to play “Chain of Fools” on repeat. The latest installment of National Geographic’s anthology series, “Genius,” focuses on Aretha Franklin. Star of stage and...
Trailer Watch: Cynthia Erivo and Suzan-Lori Parks Tell the Queen of Soul’s Story in “Genius: Aretha”
“There will never be another one like me,” says Cynthia Erivo in a new trailer for “Genius: Aretha.” The third season of the National Geographic anthology series sees the...
Anthony Fauci Doc on the Way from Co-Director Janet Tobias, EP Liz Garbus, and National Geographic
Dr. Anthony Fauci, aka the person who helped America navigate the apocalyptic intersection of COVID-19 and Trump, is getting his own documentary. National Geographic Documentary Films announced the...
Cynthia Erivo to Play Aretha Franklin in National Geographic’s “Genius”
Less than one month ago Cynthia Erivo-starrer “Harriet” made its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Now the actress is set to follow up the Harriet Tubman biopic...
“Free Solo” Directors Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin Ink First-Look Deal with Nat Geo
Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin have picked up an Oscar, a BAFTA, and an Emmy for “Free Solo,” their doc about Alex Honnold’s quest to become the first person to free solo climb El...
Jane Goodall Doc in the Works at National Geographic
National Geographic has another Jane Goodall documentary on the way. The project comes on the heels of 2017’s “Jane,” National Geographic Documentary Films’ Emmy-winning and...
Julianna Margulies to Topline National Geographic Ebola Drama
Julianna Margulies is going from lawyer to magazine editor to scientist. The “Good Wife” alumna and current “Dietland” star has signed on to topline a scripted Ebola drama...
Watch: Jane Goodall Observes a Supportive Mother Chimp in This “Jane” Clip
Prepare for your heart to melt. A clip from “Jane,” the Jane Goodall documentary that opens today, has been released and it shows the most adorable baby chimp you’ve ever seen. As the...