November 5th, 2012 10:23am EST
Witness debuts on HBO this Monday, November 5th at 9:00p.m.ET/PT with Witness: Juarez. The film follows combat photographer Eros Hoagland as he explores Juarez, Mexico, the "murder capital of the world" where drug violence has left over 10,000 dead.
Presented in four parts – Juarez, Libya, South Sudan and Rio – Witness focuses on three determined photojournalists: Eros Hoagland, who explores the gang- and drug-related violence in both Juarez, Mexico and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Michael Christopher Brown, who chronicles escalating ethnic tensions in the wake of Muammar Gaddafi’s ouster last ...
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June 21st, 2012 11:56am EDT
The infamously garrulous Mike Tyson recently appeared on the Today Show to discuss his new Broadway show collaboration with director Spike Lee. This is Spike Lee’s first attempt at Broadway and Tyson is set to perform a one-man show titled Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth to open at the Longacre Theatre for six days only, starting July 31.
What will surely make this show interesting is Tyson’s infamous no-holds-barred story telling approach to his life. In his heyday, Tyson was known to make public outlandish, comical, and, sometimes, incomprehensible remarks – so much so, he was often parodie...
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Neil Patrick Harris outraged at N-word accusations
Tony Awards Photos: Scarlett Johansson, Jake Gyllenhaal, Anna Kendrick & More!
Mike Tyson, Spike Lee
June 12th, 2012 4:33pm EDT
The first documentary to tell George Herbert Walker Bush’s story in his own words, the exclusive HBO presentation 41 is a rare, intimate glimpse at the life and times of the 41st president of the United States. Featuring unprecedented access to Bush as he reflects on the highs and lows of his life from his beloved summer home in Kennebunkport, Me. and presidential library in Texas, 41 debuts THURSDAY, JUNE 14 (9:00-10:45 p.m. ET/PT), commemorating the president’s 88th birthday on June 14.
41 debuts THURSDAY, JUNE 14 (9:00-10:45 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO
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Bush Family Target Of Hackers
George Bush Moved Out Of Intensive Care
George H.W. Bush
June 11th, 2012 8:00am EDT
I know Suits fans are excited for Thursday's return of Harvey Specter - but how well do you know the man behind him, Gabriel Macht?
As Harvey, Macht is giving one of the most outstanding individual performances on television. He's everything that a TV leading man should be. Harvey is smart, complex, charismatic, strong-willed and sharp-witted, just to name a few things. But Macht is one of the best actors working today, who's been great in much more than just one role.
While you're waiting for Suits to return, I've compiled a list of five of Macht's film roles that Harvey fans should de...
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Ten Films I Love That You've Never Heard Of
'Suits' Recap: 'High Noon' (2.10; Summer Finale)
Gabriel Macht, Suits
March 7th, 2012 3:57pm EST
Every year in Pakistan, many people – the majority of them women – are known to be victimized by brutal acid attacks, while numerous other cases go unreported. With little or no access to reconstructive surgery, survivors are physically and emotionally scarred, and many reported assailants, typically a husband or someone else close to the victim, are let go with minimal punishment from the state.
This year's Oscar winner for Best Documentary Short, SAVING debuts THURSDAY, MARCH 8 (8:30-9:15 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.
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January 24th, 2012 7:08pm EST
This Wednesday, January 25th HBO2 presents the IN TAHRIR SQUARE: 18 DAYS OF EGYPT'S UNFINISHED REVOLUTION.
They took over a city square and in 18 days brought down a regime that had ruled for 30 years. Emmy-winning documentary filmmakers Jon Alpert and Matthew O’Neill were on the scene in Cairo, capturing the sights, sounds and passion of a modern-day revolution. IN TAHRIR SQUARE: 18 DAYS OF EGYPT’S UNFINISHED REVOLUTION brings viewers into the streets of Cairo to experience first-hand what began as a small, peaceful demonstration and quickly grew into a revolutionary movement that would f...
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October 16th, 2011 1:47pm EDT
During the course of an inspiring life that has paralleled the American civil rights movement, artist and crusader Harry Belafonte has tirelessly used his humanitarian influence to advance causes of social justice, while forging a unique career punctuated by prestigious awards and industry firsts. Filmmaker Susanne Rostock tells the rich life story of this remarkable artist and humanitarian in the intimate feature-length documentary SING YOUR SONG, debuting MONDAY, OCT. 17 (10:00-11:45 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.
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September 29th, 2011 8:23am EDT
This week, HBO Documentary Film debuts The Latino List, a unique glimpse into the vibrant and burgeoning culture of Hispanic America through a series of highly personal video portraits of Latinos who have richly contributed to the fabric of contemporary society. Funny, poignant and irreverent, The Latino List illuminates the Latino experience today, at a time when the Latino population in the U.S. is booming, when it debuts on THURSDAY, SEPT. 29 (8:00-9:00 p.m.) on the main HBO channel in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Some notable subjects featured on The Latino List include: Glo...
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Eva Longoria feted for political activism
Eva Longoria's Friends Complain That She Never Wears Underwear
America Ferrera, Eva Longoria, Gloria Estefan, John Leguizamo, Pitbull
August 23rd, 2011 11:15am EDT
America has a nasty secret. Nearly all of those cute puppies that are sold in pet stores come from “puppy mills” in rural areas across the U.S. – factories that exploit dogs for profit under inhumane conditions, and export puppies riddled with parasites and a litany of longterm health problems. It’s little wonder; the mothers of these puppies spend their entire lives in tiny, unsanitary cages, never walked, never petted, never doing anything but making puppies. When these dogs can no longer produce litters or money for their owners, they are put to death – stoned, shot, drowned or starved.
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August 6th, 2011 7:59am EDT
They patrol the dark and dangerous streets, seeking out criminals and villains, veiled in secret identities. They call themselves real-life superheroes (RLSH), and they are out to save humanity.
There are currently more than 300 registered superheroes in the United States. Through candid interviews, patrol footage, archival material and motion graphics, Superheroes explores this cultural phenomenon, revealing what inspires these everyday citizens to take the law into their own hands as they try to make the world a better place.
Superheroes debuts on Monday, August 8th...
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