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Alex Rodriguez believes that his HBO documentary will likely harm his chances of entering the Baseball Hall of Fame, as it openly discusses his past PED use and mistakes, though he sees it as a personal growth story rather than a campaign for induction. Despite his controversial career, he has become an MLB ambassador, and he considers his suspension a 'gift' that helped him improve his mental health and family life.
Alex Rodriguez's daughters and ex-wife open up about their family life and the challenges of fame in the HBO documentary 'Alex vs. ARod,' revealing personal insights into their relationships and Rodriguez's career.
A24 funded therapy for the film team behind HBO's 'The Yogurt Shop Murders,' a documentary series exploring the traumatic 1991 murders of four teenage girls in Austin, Texas, through interviews, archival footage, and family stories, highlighting the emotional toll of revisiting such a dark case.
Billy Joel publicly condemned Donald Trump's comments on neo-Nazis and white supremacists, revealing in a new HBO documentary that he was so angered by Trump's remarks in 2017 that he wore a Star of David on stage to show his Jewish identity and protest the comments. Joel criticizes Trump's response to the Charlottesville rally and emphasizes his disapproval of Nazi sympathizers, despite generally avoiding political statements in his performances.
HBO's new documentary "Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary" explores the resurgence of the smooth, melodic music genre known as yacht rock, featuring bands like Steely Dan, Toto, and Christopher Cross. Initially coined in a 2005 web series, the term "yacht rock" has since gained popularity, leading to a revival of interest in these artists. The documentary, directed by Garret Price, delves into the genre's roots in R&B, soul, and jazz, and its influence on modern musicians. Despite some initial resistance, many artists have embraced the renewed attention.
HBO's new documentary "MoviePass, MovieCrash" explores the rise and fall of MoviePass, highlighting the overlooked contributions of its Black co-founders, Stacy Spikes and Hamet Watt, who were ousted before the company's collapse. The film sheds light on the challenges Black entrepreneurs face in securing venture capital, with Spikes hoping it will inspire more funding for minority founders. Despite MoviePass's bankruptcy and the legal troubles of later executives, Spikes has since repurchased and relaunched the company, achieving profitability in 2023.
In the HBO documentary "Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero," the pop star opens up about his family, his sexuality, and the challenges of fame, revealing a more vulnerable and serious side of himself. The film follows him on his 2022 tour, showcasing his on-stage magnetism and off-stage struggles, particularly in navigating his relationships with his family and coming to terms with his own identity as a queer Black man. Despite his public persona, the documentary highlights his internal turmoil and the journey towards embracing his true self.
The HBO documentary "Being Mary Tyler Moore" reveals rare footage and interviews to shed light on the beloved TV star's personal life. The documentary highlights Moore's battles to wear pants on "The Dick Van Dyke Show," CBS's reluctance to make Mary Richards a divorced woman on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," and her personal tragedy while filming "Ordinary People." The documentary also showcases Moore's true love with cardiologist Robert Levine, whom she spent the rest of her days with.
HBO's "Being Mary Tyler Moore" documentary celebrates the life and career of the iconic TV star, highlighting her comedic gifts and groundbreaking roles in "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show." The film also explores the mores of the time, including the network's discomfort with a show built around a divorced woman, and the not-so-subtle sexism Moore faced. Despite a lackluster movie career, Moore left a mark beyond her work on screen, championing quality TV through her production company and advocating for women's rights and diabetes research.
HBO's documentary "Being Mary Tyler Moore" explores the life and career of the iconic actress, delving into her personal struggles, triumphs, and tragedies, including the death of her son, her sister's overdose, and her battle with diabetes. The documentary covers her famous roles in "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," as well as her lesser-known TV roles and includes never-before-seen footage. Friends and colleagues provide off-camera interviews, leaving the documentary to laser-focus on Moore, who passed away in 2017 at the age of 80. "Being Mary Tyler Moore" premieres on May 26 at 8 p.m. on HBO.