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	= CNN Films =		{{short description\|An overview of CNN Films}}
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	'''CNN Films''' is a division of [[CNN]] that ~~was launched in 2012 to produce~~ and ~~acquire~~ documentary films. ~~The division~~ aims to ~~bring distinguished~~ and ~~engaging documentary storytelling to~~ a ~~global audience. CNN Films has been involved in the production and distribution~~ of ~~numerous acclaimed documentaries~~, ~~often focusing on contemporary~~ issues and ~~historical events~~.		==Overview==
			'''CNN Films''' is a division of [[CNN]] that focuses on the production and acquisition of documentary films. Established in 2012, CNN Films aims to showcase compelling and thought-provoking documentaries that cover a wide range of topics, including politics, history, and social issues. The division is known for its commitment to high-quality storytelling and journalistic integrity.

	== History ==		==History==
	CNN Films was ~~established~~ in October 2012~~, with the goal~~ of ~~showcasing feature-length documentaries on~~ CNN's ~~television network. The initiative was part of a broader~~ strategy to ~~diversify CNN's~~ programming ~~and to provide viewers with in-depth, long-form content~~. The division was created ~~under the leadership of [[Jeff Zucker]]~~, ~~who was~~ the ~~president~~ of ~~CNN Worldwide at the time~~.		CNN Films was launched in October 2012 as part of CNN's strategy to expand its programming beyond traditional news coverage. The division was created to acquire and produce feature-length documentaries that could be broadcast on CNN and distributed through other platforms. Since its inception, CNN Films has been involved in the production and distribution of numerous acclaimed documentaries.

	== Notable ~~Films~~ ==		==Notable Productions==
	CNN Films has been responsible for several ~~high-profile~~ documentaries that have received critical acclaim and have been featured in major film festivals. Some of ~~the notable films~~ include:		CNN Films has been responsible for several notable documentaries that have received critical acclaim and have been featured in major film festivals. Some of these include:

	* ''~~'''~~Blackfish''~~''' (2013)~~ - A documentary that explores the controversy surrounding captive killer whales, particularly focusing on the orca Tilikum ~~and the SeaWorld parks~~.		* ''[[Blackfish]]'' - A documentary that explores the controversy surrounding captive killer whales, particularly focusing on the orca Tilikum.
	* ''~~'''~~Life Itself''~~''' (2014)~~ - A film about the life and career of renowned film critic [[Roger Ebert]].		* ''[[Life Itself]]'' - A film about the life and career of renowned film critic [[Roger Ebert]].
	* ''~~'''Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me''''' (2014) - A documentary chronicling the life of musician~~ [[~~Glen Campbell~~]] ~~and his battle with Alzheimer's disease.~~		* ''[[Three Identical Strangers]]'' - A documentary that tells the story of triplets separated at birth and reunited later in life, uncovering a shocking secret.
	* '''~~''RBG''''' (2018)~~ - A documentary ~~about~~ the life ~~and career of [[Ruth Bader Ginsburg]]~~, ~~Associate Justice of the [[Supreme Court of the United States]]~~.

	== Distribution ~~and Impact~~ ==		==Distribution==
	CNN Films ~~not only produces original~~ documentaries ~~but also acquires films for broadcast~~ on CNN. ~~The division has played a significant role in bringing documentary films~~ to a ~~wider~~ audience~~, leveraging CNN's global reach. Many of the films produced or acquired by CNN Films have sparked public discourse and have been instrumental in raising awareness about important social~~ and ~~political issues~~.		CNN Films distributes its documentaries through various channels, including theatrical releases, television broadcasts on CNN, and digital platforms. This multi-platform approach allows CNN Films to reach a wide audience and engage viewers with diverse interests.

	== ~~Awards and Recognition~~ ==		==Impact==
	CNN Films~~' documentaries~~ have ~~been recognized with numerous awards~~ and ~~nominations~~. ~~For instance~~, ~~''RBG'' was nominated for the [[Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature]]~~ and ~~won~~ the ~~[[Primetime Emmy Award]] for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special~~.		The documentaries produced and acquired by CNN Films have had a significant impact on public discourse and have contributed to raising awareness about important social and political issues. By providing a platform for documentary filmmakers, CNN Films plays a crucial role in promoting documentary cinema and supporting independent voices in the film industry.

	== ~~External Links~~ ==		==Related pages==
	* [~~https://www.cnn.com/specials/cnn-films Official~~ CNN ~~Films Website~~]		* [[CNN]]
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			* [[Film distribution]]

	~~== References ==~~		[[File:CNN Films.svg\|thumb\|right\|Logo of CNN Films]]
	* [~~https~~:~~//www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cnn-films-launches-376048~~ CNN Films ~~Launches]~~
	* [https://variety.~~com/2018/film/news/cnn-films-rbg-documentary-1202745634/~~ CNN Films~~' RBG Documentary~~]

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= CNN Films =

'''CNN Films''' is a division of [[CNN]] that was launched in 2012 to produce and acquire documentary films. The division aims to bring distinguished and engaging documentary storytelling to a global audience. CNN Films has been involved in the production and distribution of numerous acclaimed documentaries, often focusing on contemporary issues and historical events.

== History ==
CNN Films was established in October 2012, with the goal of showcasing feature-length documentaries on CNN's television network. The initiative was part of a broader strategy to diversify CNN's programming and to provide viewers with in-depth, long-form content. The division was created under the leadership of [[Jeff Zucker]], who was the president of CNN Worldwide at the time.

== Notable Films ==
CNN Films has been responsible for several high-profile documentaries that have received critical acclaim and have been featured in major film festivals. Some of the notable films include:

* '''''Blackfish''''' (2013) - A documentary that explores the controversy surrounding captive killer whales, particularly focusing on the orca Tilikum and the SeaWorld parks.
* '''''Life Itself''''' (2014) - A film about the life and career of renowned film critic [[Roger Ebert]].
* '''''Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me''''' (2014) - A documentary chronicling the life of musician [[Glen Campbell]] and his battle with Alzheimer's disease.
* '''''RBG''''' (2018) - A documentary about the life and career of [[Ruth Bader Ginsburg]], Associate Justice of the [[Supreme Court of the United States]].

== Distribution and Impact ==
CNN Films not only produces original documentaries but also acquires films for broadcast on CNN. The division has played a significant role in bringing documentary films to a wider audience, leveraging CNN's global reach. Many of the films produced or acquired by CNN Films have sparked public discourse and have been instrumental in raising awareness about important social and political issues.

== Awards and Recognition ==
CNN Films' documentaries have been recognized with numerous awards and nominations. For instance, ''RBG'' was nominated for the [[Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature]] and won the [[Primetime Emmy Award]] for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special.

== External Links ==
* [https://www.cnn.com/specials/cnn-films Official CNN Films Website]

== References ==
* [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cnn-films-launches-376048 CNN Films Launches]
* [https://variety.com/2018/film/news/cnn-films-rbg-documentary-1202745634/ CNN Films' RBG Documentary]

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