Sven-Göran Eriksson's life and battle with cancer are the subject of Amazon Prime's   documentary "Sven," set to premier Friday. The documentary features key images from his career, including his dream of managing Liverpool, and tributes from former players like David Beckham and Wayne Rooney.

The celebrated Swedish football coach was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer. In January, he said in an interview with Swedish Radio P1 he has no more than a year to live.

Despite his illness, Eriksson decided to coach a match between Liverpool legends and Ajax legends at Anfield.

Eriksson had successful stints with clubs in Sweden, Portugal, and Italy before becoming the first foreign manager for England's men's team, leading them to two World Cup quarter-finals. He faced criticism for not maximizing the potential of the "Golden Generation" and early tournament exits.

Eriksson's long-term partner Yaniseth Alcides, a former dancer from Panama, is featured in the Amazon Prime documentary. The couple lives in a sprawling property in Sweden, and Yaniseth remains hopeful despite Eriksson's prognosis.

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Scott Peterson, convicted of murdering his pregnant wife Laci in 2002, maintains his innocence and claims he was wrongfully convicted, in a new series on Peacock. The Los Angeles Innocence Project is investigating his case, and new forensic testing is being done on evidence that may exonerate him.

Laci Peterson, a 27-year-old pregnant woman, disappeared from her home in Modesto, California on Christmas Day, 2002. Her body was later found in a gruesome state. Her husband, Scott Peterson, was arrested and convicted of her murder in 2004 after an affair with Amber Frey was uncovered, which was seen as a possible motive.

Two new documentary series, "American Murder: Laci Peterson" on Netflix and "Face to Face with Scott Peterson" on Peacock, have brought the case back into the spotlight, exploring the murder, media frenzy, Peterson's arrest, and alternate theories to exonerate him.

Peterson was sentenced to death in 2004 and was resentenced to life in prison without parole in 2021. He has been denied a new trial despite multiple requests, but the Los Angeles Innocence Project believes in new evidence supporting his innocence, despite his lies and peculiar behavior that led to his arrest.

The docuseries have reignited controversy around the case, with some criticizing "American Murder: Laci Peterson" for potential lack of objectivity and impartiality.

Peterson claims in the interview the Modesto police focused on him as the main suspect, refusing to explore other leads, and insists credible witnesses saw Laci after he last did, challenging the prosecution's narrative. He is seeking a retrial.

Peterson's defense team sought a new trial based on robbery as the motive for Laci's murder, but the request was denied in 2022. He maintains his innocence and believes his pregnant wife Laci was abducted by strangers during a burglary, denying the claim that he killed her to avoid spousal and child support payments.

Sources: Newsweek, Time, Los Angeles Times, HuffPost, Terra, Netflix, Variety, Últimas Noticias, StyleCaster, MovieWeb, Decider, TMZ, Notiulti, QueVer, Rolling Stone, Radio Times, E! Online.

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Netflix documentary "Inside the Mind of a Dog" reveals the complexity of a dog's mind through interviews with researchers, and trainers.

It is currently on the top 10 of Netflix top viewership charts worldwide.

It explores the mental and emotional world of dogs through scientific research, behavioral studies, and expert perspectives in ethology and neuroscience.

The documentary delves into the history of dogs, their training, communication, and the evolution of the human-dog relationship, addressing questions about what dogs think, how they perceive the world, and how they express emotions.

The documentary showcases dogs' powerful sense of smell, their ability to understand human commands, and experience of emotions like jealousy, love, and anxiety.

Dogs and humans share a mutual connection through eye contact, which triggers the release of oxytocin, the "love hormone," creating a bond similar to the one between parents and children.

Dogs can manipulate humans by engaging in sustained eye contact, causing an increase in oxytocin levels for both parties.

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Apple TV's "Omnivore" is an eight-part docuseries created by renowned Noma chef René Redzepi. It explores the cultural significance of eight essential ingredients found in cuisines worldwide: chile, coffee, corn, tuna, rice, banana, pig, and salt.

Each episode focuses on a single ingredient, delving into its history, cultural significance, and how it has shaped civilizations and influenced social structures.

The series aims to reconnect viewers with the source of their food, one ingredient at a time. It highlights the importance of valuing the systems that make our food possible.

"Omnivore" takes viewers on a journey to meet the people who grow, harvest, and transform each central ingredient, guided by a central question or thesis for each episode.

The series was filmed in 16 countries across five continents, showcasing the impact of food on the world and its visually compelling nature and production quality.

It raises questions about food consumption and sustainability but does not aim to dictate how viewers should eat.

Redzepi and co-creator Matt Goulding were inspired by the passing of Anthony Bourdain. They plan to continue the series, and add episodes about chicken, potatoes, and wheat in potential future seasons.

The team behind "Omnivore" took inspiration from natural history documentaries such as Planet Earth. The process of choosing the eight featured ingredients involved extensive research and collaboration.

"Omnivore" is produced by FIFTH SEASON and Film 45 for Apple TV+.

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"Sorry/Not Sorry," a documentary directed by Cara Mones and Caroline Suh and produced by the New York Times, gives a platform to Louis C.K.'s accusers to share their accounts of his sexual misconduct, exposed in 2017.

The documentary reveals stories of three women, Jen Kirkman, Abby Schachner, and Megan Koester, who spoke out about Louis C.K.'s behavior and the consequences they faced for doing so, presenting new details.

It also explores the consequences Louis C.K. faced, including canceled projects and an estimated $35 million loss, and his controversial comeback nine months later.

The documentary was released to theaters earlier this month. Despite public interest, "Sorry/Not Sorry" no major streaming platforms have not picked it up.

The documentary questions whether powerful men like Louis C.K., who misused their influence to silence victims and minimize their actions, deserve redemption.

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A two-part ITV docuseries titled "Prince William: We Can End Homelessness," directed by BAFTA-winning filmmaker Leo Burley is in the making. The documentary is set to be released in autumn 2024.

Prince William has launched a five-year initiative called "Homewards" in partnership with The Royal Foundation, aimed at ending homelessness in the UK within five years. The initiative began in June 2023 with £500,000 in seed funding.

The Homewards initiative will focus on six critical locations and address various forms of homelessness, including street homelessness, families in temporary accommodation, and youth homelessness.

The Saatchi Gallery will host an art exhibition called "Homelessness: Reframed," in collaboration with the Homewards program and the Eleven Eleven Foundation.

Princess Diana, Prince William's mother, was a patron of charities supporting the homeless during her lifetime. William took over Diana's royal patronage of the Centrepoint charity.

The Royal Foundation, which developed the Homewards initiative, believes television can change perceptions on homelessness, and the documentary will raise awareness and demonstrate that ending homelessness is possible.

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"Federer: Twelve Final Days" is an intimate behind-the-scenes look at Roger Federer's emotional final 12 days leading up to his retirement from professional tennis. The documentary film covers the time from his retirement announcement to his final match at the 2022 Laver Cup. It premiered at the Tribeca Festival and is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

It chronicles Federer's retirement announcement, emotional final match with Nadal, and bond with both Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

It covers the end of an era marked by the "Big Three's" dominance and their transformation from young talents to family men without losing skill, bringing unprecedented fan passion.

While effectively using archival footage, the film misses opportunities to explore Federer's less favorable traits, and lacks depth and drama for broader appeal, leaving parts of his story untouched.

It features behind-the-scenes footage by Joe Sabia and interviews with Federer, family, Nadal, Djokovic, and Murray discussing Federer's impact.

Federer's last match has a somber atmosphere, with the "enemy" being injury not players, focusing on emotional moments in the locker room but lacking tennis analysis.

The documentary succeeds as a limited Federer portrait but may leave viewers wanting more of his other side, like a Dartmouth speech where he said "perfection is impossible."

The documentary project was suggested by Anna Wintour, and Kapadia aimed to explore the impact of age and retirement.

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Hulu's documentary "Brats," directed by former Brat Pack member Andrew McCarthy, explores the lasting impact of the "Brat Pack" label on the careers and reputations of 1980s young actors, including McCarthy, Demi Moore, Emilio Estevez, and Molly Ringwald.

The nickname "Brat Pack" was given to a group of actors who participated in many of teen films in the 1980's, including "The Breakfast Club," and "Pretty in Pink."

The documentary includes a confrontation between McCarthy and the journalist who coined the "Brat Pack" term, David Blum, where McCarthy expresses his frustration with the label and its impact.

The film also features insights from authors Malcolm Gladwell and Bret Easton Ellis, providing a broader perspective on the sociological and cultural implications of the "Brat Pack" phenomenon.

While Molly Ringwald, a prominent member of the Brat Pack, is not featured in the documentary, her absence is addressed, with McCarthy explaining that she declined to participate.

The documentary also touches on Demi Moore's experience with a sober companion during the height of her fame, shedding light on the pressures faced by young actors in the spotlight.

Judd Nelson, another Brat Pack member, makes a surprise appearance in the documentary through a phone call, adding his perspective to the discussion.

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Now available for streaming on Disney+, the documentary "The Beach Boys" serves as a tribute and appreciation of the iconic band. Brian Wilson, the former leader, appears in the documentary at the age of 80, after being absent from the public eye for some time.

The documentary benefits from the collaboration of directors Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny, providing attention to detail, quality archives, testimonies, and a deep-rooted link to the musical aspect, particularly highlighting Brian Wilson's creative genius and the band's artistic evolution.

A deeper narrative examines Brian Wilson's mental health battles, creative obstacles, and the band's myriad personal and familial challenges.

Started as a family band in the 1950s, with the Wilson brothers singing in their car, The Beach Boys quickly rose to national stardom with hits based on California's imagery and surf culture.

Wilson's influence led to intricate compositions and orchestral sounds, as he secluded himself in the studio at the age of 23, making his mark with ambitious orchestrations and songs that aimed to break free from the constraints of pop music.

The band reunited for their 50th anniversary in 2012, reflecting on their aging and musical growth, with the documentary exploring their rise, fall, and resurgence over 60 years through anecdotes and emotions shared by the band members.

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Tickets are now on sale for the Virtual 30th Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival (SVJFF), opens May 19 and will run through June 2, showing feature films and documentaries from Italy, Poland, USA ,Canada, Israel, Germany, France, Brazil, Norway and Austria.

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"This year's Festival will be streaming 100% of our films online. Our audience will be able to view all 30 films from the safety and comfort of their homes." said SVJFF Executive Director Tzvia Shelef.

Each film will be available for viewing for 72 hours, starting the film's scheduled time.

In addition to the movies themselves, there will be a number of post-film Zoom discussions with directors, writers, producers and other film talent. Information and screening dates are available on the festival website, where tickets are also available for purchase.

Opening night will feature two documentaries:

"Aulcie," The story of Aulcie Perry, a basketball legend who led the team Maccabi Tel Aviv to an upset win in the European Championship, and "Ruth: Justice Ginsburg in Her Own Words," in which the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg tells the story of her journey to become a Supreme Court justice.

Following these two films, there will be separate interviews with Aulcie Perry and Ruth Bader Ginsburg's daughter, Jane Ginsburg. The first screenings of these films are available on Wed. May 19 at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. (PST)

The festival centerpiece, "From Slavery to Freedom" tells the story of Soviet refuseniks through the lens of former prisoner of Zion Natan Sharansky's personal story. The film will be followed by an interview with Sharansky.

On the closing night, June 2, audiences will be treated to a documentary following the life and career of comedian Howie Mandel, "Howie Mandel: But, Enough About Me." Both Mandel and director Barry Avrich will be interviewed after the screening.

The full schedule for this year's festival can be viewed on the website.

SVJFF received a major two-year sponsorship from the San Francisco-based Koret Foundation. "We are extremely grateful to the Koret Foundation for this support," said Shelef, "and we are proud that the complete name for 2020 and 2021 is 'The Koret Foundation Presents the Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival.'"

The SVJFF plans to move back into theaters COVID conditions make it safe to do so.

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