What's on DocPlay in August

Here's what's on DocPlay in August.

Swan Song

22 July 2024

This August, explore conversation-starting documentaries: Sorry/Not Sorry sheds new light on the experiences of women who spoke up about comedian Louis C.K.’s sexual misconduct; four-part series Swan Song immerses audiences in a new production of Swan Lake by the National Ballet of Canada; and Westall 66, from Australian director Rosie Jones (The Family) explores the mystery of the 1966 UFO sighting.

Flyways |  5 Aug  | Australian

Narrated by Mia Wasikowska, Flyways tells the journey of migratory shorebirds, and the extinction level threats they face traversing their ancient flyways.

Westall 66  |  8 Aug  |  Australian

In 1966, in the Australian suburb of Westall (Victoria), hundreds of students, teachers and local residents witnessed a UFO hover overhead for several minutes, land and take off again at incredible speed. These witnesses revisit their extraordinary experience as tenacious sleuth Shane Ryan goes back to find an answer to the mystery. Directed by Rosie Jones (The Family).

Swan Song (series)  |  12 Aug  |  DocPlay Exclusive

Take an immersive look inside The National Ballet of Canada as it mounts a legacy-defining new production of Swan Lake. With full access to the creative process, this four-part series delves into the lives of the dancers as they push themselves to their limits to stage one of the most significant nights in their careers and company’s history.

Sorry/Not Sorry  |  12 Aug  |  DocPlay Exclusive

Through candor and surprising humor, Sorry/Not Sorry sheds new light on the nuanced experiences of three women who spoke up about comedian Louis C.K.’s sexual misconduct over the years. The film invites viewers to question whose stories and whose art we value, and at what cost. Directors Caroline Suh and Cara Mones are available for interview request.

Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown  |  15 Aug

This entertaining documentary chronicles the remarkable life and work of one of the most iconic comic performers and filmmakers of our time.

The Narrow Bridge  |  29 Aug  |  Australian

The Narrow Bridge is an eye-opening film about trauma and healing that follows four individuals, Palestinian and Israeli, who have each suffered unimaginable grief—the loss of a loved one to violence—but who manage to use their misfortunes to find a way to healing and reconciliation.