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IN CINEMAS NOW

Find out which films are in UK cinemas, on DVD and coming soon. Our latest release Bad Reputation is out now. 

DOGWOOF SALES

We recently announced the acquisition of the epic new project Cunningham, part of our AFM lineup.

FILMMAKERS

If you have a documentary for Dogwoof, visit our submit page, and find out more what we're looking for in films and filmmakers.

Trending films, top-sellers and more

Kusama - Infinity the story of the queen of polka dots is out in cinemas now. Out next is Khalik Allah’s love letter to Jamaica, Black Mother.

Enjoy films at home with incredible extras

Our latest releases include the searing exploration of the aspiration for wealth, Generation Wealth; the portrait of the actor, director and artist Orson Welles, The Eyes of Orson Welles; and the long lost project on The Beales of Grey Gardens, That Summer.

Read up on the latest news from Dogwoof

Keep up to date with our features on the documentary world, awards, fresh titles and company news. Lovingly written by our team.
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The Work picks up two awards at the Griersons
The Work picks up two awards at the Griersons

We’re pleased to announce two wins for the powerful and emotional film The Work at this year’s Grierson Awards.

6 Facts about joan jett
6 Facts about joan jett

From getting her first guitar at age 13 to being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at 57, we select some of our favourite facts about Joan Jett.

Our London film Festival 2018 lineup
Our London film Festival 2018 lineup

Our lineup at this year’s BFI London Film Festival are distinctively feminine in flavour this year with both films looking at extraordinary women.

Director's talk with Kusama Infinity filmmaker
Director's talk with Kusama Infinity filmmaker

We speak to Kusama - Infinity filmmaker Heather Lenz about creating the feature film on the iconic artist.

Clips from MATANGI / MAYA / M.I.A
Clips from MATANGI / MAYA / M.I.A

Get a sneak peek of M.I.A.’s journey from immigrant refugee to international popstar by taking a look at the clips from the film.

Be in to win three m.i.a. vinyls
Be in to win three m.i.a. vinyls

We're giving away three of M.I.A.'s biggest albums on vinyl for one lucky reader to win to celebrate the release of MATANGI / MAYA / M.I.A..

M.I.A. Quotes from Matangi / Maya / M.I.A.
M.I.A. Quotes from Matangi / Maya / M.I.A.

We note down some of the powerful thoughts that the artist M.I.A. has shared with the world ahead of the release of MATANGI / MAYA / M.I.A..

DOGWOOF DOCUMENTARIES ON amazing WOMEN
DOGWOOF DOCUMENTARIES ON amazing WOMEN

As the release of ο»ΏMatangi/ MAYA/M.I.A are near, here’s a breakdown of documentaries that expose the life and strength of some extraordinary women.

Top photography documentaries
Top photography documentaries

We make our pick of documentaries which celebrate photography and the artists behind the lens

War Correspondent Marie Colvin in Under The Wire
War Correspondent Marie Colvin in Under The Wire

Watch war correspondent Marie Colvin recount the incident in which she gained her signature eye patch in this clip from Under The Wire.

The Films of the king director Eugene Jarecki
The Films of the king director Eugene Jarecki

To celebrate the release of his new film The King about Elvis Presley this Friday here is rundown of his acclaimed documentaries.

Quotes from The Eyes of Orson Welles
Quotes from The Eyes of Orson Welles

With The Eyes of Orson Welles out this Friday, we pick our favourite quotes from filmmaker Mark Cousins and his subject Orson Welles. 

Win our Mark Cousins Collection
Win our Mark Cousins Collection

We're celebrating the release of The Eyes of Orson Welles in the UK and Ireland by giving away Mark Cousins' films on DVD and Blu-ray.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg doc set for UK release 2019
Ruth Bader Ginsburg doc set for UK release 2019

At the age of 85, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has developed a lengthy legal legacy while becoming a pop culture icon.

Director Q&A Tour for The Eyes Of Orson Welles
Director Q&A Tour for The Eyes Of Orson Welles

Join renowned filmmaker Mark Cousins at cinemas across the country as he travels the country for a Q&A tour for The Eyes of Orson Welles.

LAUREN GREENFIELD's photos from Generation Wealth
LAUREN GREENFIELD's photos from Generation Wealth

Ahead of the release of Generation Wealth, we've gathered a selection of stills featured in the film taken by filmmaker Lauren Greenfield.

Watch our clip from Generation Wealth
Watch our clip from Generation Wealth

Ahead of next week’s previews with Q&A for Generation Wealth, take a look at our clip from the film.

Generation Wealth Nationwide previews + Q&a
Generation Wealth Nationwide previews + Q&a

Be one of the first to see Lauren Greenfield's searing exploration of the aspiration for wealth at nationwide previews followed by a Q&A.

On Yer Bike: Five Great Cycling Documentaries
On Yer Bike: Five Great Cycling Documentaries

To celebrate the release of Finlay Pretsell's directorial debut Time Trial, here's our rundown of five of the best cycling documentaries.

Studio 54 receives sparkling reviews
Studio 54 receives sparkling reviews

Studio 54 had a sparkling opening weekend following a string of excellent reviews from some of the nations biggest newspapers.


Watch Our exclusive Studio 54 clip
Watch Our exclusive Studio 54 clip

Take a look past the velvet rope and into the magic of Studio 54 with this exclusive clip showing the club's dancefloor in action.   

Sheffield Doc/Fest 2018 wrap up
Sheffield Doc/Fest 2018 wrap up

Sheffield Doc/Fest was a busy fest for Dogwoof ten films, eight premieres, three awards and our annual Dogwoof dinner and party.

Ten films at this year's Doc/Fest
Ten films at this year's Doc/Fest

Sheffield Doc/Fest 2018 runs from 7-12 June and we are excited to have eight Dogwoof films screening at the festival.

Ten of the best cult documentaries
Ten of the best cult documentaries

To celebrate the release of That Summer in cinemas and on demand from 1 June, here's our rundown of ten of the best cult documentaries.

Leon Vitali on Working for Stanley Kubrick
Leon Vitali on Working for Stanley Kubrick

Kubrick's right-hand man, Leon Vitali, recounts working for the legendary director in these quotes from Filmworker.

Limited edition posters at that summer previews
Limited edition posters at that summer previews

The first 100 attendees to the UK premiere of That Summer on Tuesday 29 May will receive a limited edition poster designed by director Peter Beard. 

Win a goodie bag in our Cannes competition
Win a goodie bag in our Cannes competition

This week we're giving one lucky reader the chance to win a Cannes goodie bag featuring this year's tote bag and the 71st film festival to poster. 

That summer previews + Director Q&A
That summer previews + Director Q&A

Revisit Big Edie and Little Edie of Grey Gardens as this month London hosts two previews of the much-anticipated film That Summer. 

Generation Wealth UK premiere at Sundance
Generation Wealth UK premiere at Sundance

After its success at Sundance in the US, we’re excited to announce the UK premiere of Generation Wealth at its sister festival in London.

Watch our exclusive clip from The Deminer
Watch our exclusive clip from The Deminer

See father of eight, Major Fakhir, demine his first mine with a pair of wire cutters ahead of the release of The Deminer.