Kino Lorber has unveiled some of the details of their May 2024 Blu-Ray and DVD releases from their Kino Lorber, MHz Choice, Milestone Cinematheque, Cohen Media Group, Greenwich Entertainment, Metrograph Pictures, Virgil Films and Cinephobia Releasing imprints. Get all the details on this incredibly packed lineup below:
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Street Date: 5/7/24 (DVD Only)
Synopsis: One Hand Don’t Clap captures the vibrant story of calypso and soca with the dynamic Grandmaster Lord Kitchener, who made the music a hit in London, and Calypso Rose, the first woman to shine in a male arena. Leading audiences from New York recording studios to the awesome magic of Carnival in Trinidad & Tobago, the film reflects the legacy of a vast West Indian population. The many generations in One Hand Don’t Clap trace the evolution of a musical style whose infectious rhythms and exhilarating irreverence have found their way to ever-broadening audiences worldwide. Presented in a 4K restoration by the Academy Film Archive and the Women’s Film Preservation Fund.
Bonus Features: Behind-the-Scenes Image Gallery | Trailer
Street Date: 5/7/24 (DVD Only)
Synopsis: Alfred Hitchcock. Muhammed Ali. Meryl Streep. LL Cool J. James Hamilton has captured them all. In Uncropped, a legendary Village Voice photojournalist recounts the stories behind iconic images taken over the course of a five-decade career. A visual chronicle of New York City and a window into the heyday of alternative print media. Executive Produced by Wes Anderson.
Bonus Features: Trailers
Street Date: 5/14/24 (DVD Only)
Synopsis: Following the death of his mother, a 17-year-old Egyptian teenager, Nabil, relocates to Toronto to live with his estranged father, Iskander, an eminent architect. In his exploration of the city, he meets Malibu, a trans elder, fighting alone against the possible demolition of her haven, MANDY’S, a drag nightclub. Nabil is reminded of his mother, a seamstress and fashion designer, when he learns that Malibu sews all her outfits, and asks Malibu to teach him his mother’s craft.
Street Date: 5/21/24
Synopsis: Raymond (Saul Williams) is a young Black performance poet living in Washington, D.C. who is arrested and imprisoned for a petty marijuana charge. Danger lurks around every corner, but nothing can stop him from establishing his identity, strength, and voice. In jail, Raymond meets a prison gang leader (Bonz Malone) and a writing teacher (Sonja Sohn) who inspires him to use the power of creative expression to fight for his freedom and avoid becoming another victim of the racist criminal justice system. Featuring sublime poetry and heart-wrenching realism, Slam is a testament to the importance and impact of artistic expression. Winner of the Grand Jury Prize (Dramatic) at the Sundance Film Festival and the Caméra d’Or (Best First Feature) at the Cannes Film Festival.
Slam has been digitally restored from the 35mm interpositive, and a new DCP created in collaboration between Sundance Institute, the Academy Film Archive, the UCLA Film & Television Archive, and Lionsgate.
Bonus Features: Audio commentary by director Marc Levin and star Bonz Malone | Behind-the-Scenes Footage | Theatrical Trailer
Street Date: 5/21/24
Synopsis: In 1968, Peace Corps veteran David Schickele enlisted his friend Paul Eyam Nzie Okpokam to star in a light-hearted comedy about the adventures of a young Nigerian intellectual in San Francisco. Using a docu-fictional style reminiscent of Cassavetes’ Shadows, the film observes the foibles of late 1960s African-American culture with an outsider’s incisive eye. The result is a vibrant snapshot of the nation’s racial politics, from interracial romance to cross-cultural misunderstandings and countercultural joy. The film morphs into a documentary when the director’s voice abruptly intrudes to narrate its star’s enraging fate: Okpokam was accused of a crime he did not commit and was thrown in prison before being expelled from the country.
Bushman has been restored by the University of California, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive and The Film Foundation. Funding provided by the Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation. Additional support provided by Peter Conheim, Cinema Preservation Alliance. A Milestone Films & Video and Kino Lorber Release.
Bonus Features: Give Me a Riddle (a documentary by David Schickele, 1966, 67 minutes) | Tuscarora (a documentary by David Schickele, 1992, 58 minutes) | Audio commentary by film historian Daniel Kremer and filmmaker Rob Nilsson | Audio commentary of an archival interview
THE KILLING: THE COMPLETE SERIES
Street Date: 5/28/24 (DVD Only)
Synopsis: The Killing is a gripping Danish TV series that delves into the intricate world of crime, politics, and personal struggles. Centered around the talented and determined detective Sarah Lund (Sofie Gråbøl), the show follows her relentless pursuit of justice while navigating the complexities of a high-stakes murder investigation. Set against the backdrop of a bleak and atmospheric Copenhagen, the series is renowned for its intense storytelling, multi-layered characters, and meticulously crafted suspense. As each season unfolds, viewers are drawn into a web of secrets, lies, and unexpected twists, creating an immersive experience that keeps them on the edge of their seats. With its dark and moody cinematography, The Killing captures not only the procedural aspects of crime-solving but also delves into the psychological toll it takes on those involved. With its compelling narrative and intricate plot, the series has earned international acclaim and stands as a quintessential example of Scandinavian noir, leaving a lasting impact on crime drama enthusiasts worldwide.
Bonus Features: Optional English Audio Tracks
Street Date: 5/28/24 (DVD Only)
Synopsis: The unbelievable true story of Chelly Wilson, who escaped the Holocaust and built a porn cinema empire in New York City in the 1970s. Chelly was a Greek-born, Christmas-celebrating, Jewish grandma, who married men but was openly gay. This documentary charts her unlikely rise to wealth as a shrewd businesswoman on “The Deuce,” aka New York’s infamous 42nd Street.
Bonus Features: Trailers
Street Date: 5/28/24 (DVD Only)
Synopsis: Winner of the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival, this affecting, enlightening documentary from nonfiction master Nicolas Philibert (To Be and to Have, In the Land of the Deaf) invites viewers to come aboard the Adamant and witness the transformational power of art and community. The Adamant is a one-of-a-kind place: a floating refuge on the Seine River in the heart of Paris that offers day programs for adults with mental illnesses. Its attendees come from across the city and are offered care that grounds them in time and space, helping them achieve recovery and stability. Through a blend of therapy, education, and culture rooted in music and the arts, the Adamant offers a hopeful vision of what a humanistic approach to mental health care could look like. The community on the boat is intentionally created so that both the staff and the people receiving care are treated with the same respect and dignity. Their meetings and conversations reveal the camaraderie and collective humanity of a group of people whose similarities far outweigh their differences.
Bonus Features: Trailer
Street Date: 5/28/24
Synopsis: William Klein, the legendary American photographer and filmmaker, has put together a body of work as thrillingly eclectic as any living artist. In his 1969 film Muhammad Ali, the Greatest, Klein found a subject that combined his interest in sport and social criticism, and much the same combination can be seen at work, in a very different cultural context, in The French. Klein was the first person to be granted full, exclusive access to the tournament in its 90-year history, and using that doorway into locker rooms, TV studios, and players’ boxes, he shot the ultimate behind-the-scenes look at the 1981 French Open—a crucial moment in a crucial year in the history of a game, and its iconic players Björn Borg, John McEnroe, Chris Evert, Yannick Noah, and Ivan Lendl. With Klein’s customary eagle eye and whirlwind energy, The French captures the noisy bedlam that accompanies any major sporting event, while also revealing a level of candor from his subjects that is impossible to imagine in today’s secretive media-trained world.
Bonus Features: Trailers
Street Date: 5/28/24
Synopsis: In 1961, history was on trial…in a trial that made history. Just 15 years after the end of WWII, the Holocaust had been largely forgotten. That changed with the capture of Adolf Eichmann, a former Nazi officer hiding in Argentina. Through rarely-seen archival footage, The Eichmann Trial documents one of the most shocking trials ever recorded, and the birth of Holocaust awareness and education.
Bonus Features: Director Q&A | Newsreel: Trial of the Century | Newsreel: Guilty!
Street Date: 5/28/24
Synopsis: Nominated for Best International Feature at the Academy Awards®, and from the acclaimed director of Gomorrah and Dogman, Io Capitano narrates the epic journey of a teenage boy and his cousin as they decide to leave Senegal for the promise of Europe. Throughout this compelling odyssey, the young man confronts a myriad of challenges, from the harsh realities of the desert to the harrowing experiences in Libyan detention centers and the risks of the open sea. Filmed over a span of 13 weeks in Senegal, Italy, and Morocco, with a cast of non-professional actors, this uplifting film ventures into the intricacies and contradictions of the human experience. Within the narrative, the aspirations, dreams, and ambitions of the main characters evolve into a gripping struggle for survival, reflecting the indomitable spirit of those who dare to seek a better life. Io Capitano stands as a powerful exploration of human resilience, navigating the delicate balance between hope and the unforgiving realities of the world.
Bonus Features: Q&As with Seydou Sarr, Moustapha Fall, Mamadou Kouassi and Matteo Garrone | Theatrical Trailer
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