Learn about Nik Tuhakaraina, a former professional wrestler-turned-mentor, in the new movie School of Har Knocks, which is coming to DocPlay in June. There are also some exclusive shorts from six up-and-coming filmmakers from Australia in the ‘AFTRS Shorts’ release towards the end of the month.
Check out the list of movies, series and specials coming to DocPlay in June below. In the comments section, let me know which ones you are the most excited to watch.
JUNE 2
- The Grab [New Movie]
An investigative journalist uncovers the money, influence, and alarming rationale behind covert land grabs by some of the world’s most powerful countries. From director Gabriela Cowperthwaite
JUNE 5
- Black Coast Vanishings [New Series]
A gripping investigation into the disappearance of six people in the small town of Piha Beach (New Zealand), which divides the locals and gives rise to fear and suspicion.
JUNE 9
Nisman: The Prosecutor, The President and the Spy [New Series]
This must-see six-part documentary series recounts a true story steeped in high-level conspiracy, corruption and yet to be resolved mystery.
JUNE 12
- Elizabeth: A Portrait in Parts [New Movie]
From the director of Notting Hill and Tea with the Dames comes Elizabeth: A Portrait in Parts. A nostalgic, uplifting and modern documentary about Queen Elizabeth II – the greatest British monarch of all time and longest serving female head of state in history.
JUNE 23
- The Gene: An Intimate History [New Movie]
From director Ken Burns, The Gene weaves together science, history amd personal stories for a historical biography of the human genome, while also exploring breakthroughs for diagnosis and treatment of genetic diseases, and the complex ethical questions they raise.
- Lewis and Clark [New Movie]
Discover the story of America’s greatest story of adventure – the Corps of Discovery – led by Lewis and Clark.
JUNE 26
- AFTRS Shorts [DocPlay Exclusive]
Six of Australia’s finest emerging documentary filmmakers present new works that span such diverse as urban beekeeping; Sydney’s marine ecosystem; masked wrestling; and art and queer identity.
- K’Road Chronicles Season 4 [New Series]
A look at homelessness from the inside. Six – once homeless herself, now a journalist, is our guide to the colourful, diverse, harsh and often tragic world of the people living on and around Auckland’s Karangahape Road.
JUNE 30
- School of Hard Knocks [Exclusive Movie]
A former professional wrestler, now tragically confined to a wheelchair, runs a school for aspiring wrestlers in Perth, hoping to give them the physical, mental and emotional skills to succeed in the ring and in their troubled lives.
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[Descriptions provided by DocPlay]
