
Title
Memes & Nightmares
director
Charles Todd
Matt Mitchener
Status
Streaming on Hulu
description
A comedic documentary/mockumentary following NBA Twitter personality Josiah Johnson and comedian Jamel Johnson as they investigate the mysterious disappearance of a viral basketball meme. It explores how meme culture intersects with basketball, Black culture, and digital communities—blending humor with commentary on how online culture shapes real-world narratives.

Title
Magic City: An American Fantasy
director
Charles Todd
Status
Premiered on Starz
description
A multi-part docuseries chronicling the rise of Atlanta’s legendary strip club Magic City and its deep influence on hip-hop culture, music, nightlife, and celebrity power structures. Featuring interviews with artists like Drake, 2 Chainz, and Jermaine Dupri, it explores how the club became a cultural institution.

Title
Romeo Santos: King of Bachata
director
Charles Todd
Devin Amar
Status
Released 2021 (HBO Max)
description
A documentary exploring the origins of bachata music and the rise of Romeo Santos from Aventura frontman to global superstar. It traces the genre’s journey from marginalized Dominican roots to international success, culminating in Santos’ historic MetLife Stadium performance.

Title
16 & Recovering
director
Steve Liss
Status
MTV Documentary Films project (2020–2021)
description
Follows teenagers navigating opioid addiction recovery in West Virginia. The film provides an intimate, ground-level look at youth struggling with substance abuse, focusing on rehabilitation, relapse, and the systemic challenges surrounding addiction in America.

Title
CNN: Diving with a purpose
director
Charles Todd
Status
Available via CNN platforms / clips / curated releases
description
Documents a group of Black scuba divers dedicated to uncovering and preserving submerged slave ship wreckage. The film connects underwater archaeology with historical justice, reclaiming lost narratives of the transatlantic slave trade.

Title
CNN: Baby Jessica
director
Mark Bone
Status
Rotates on CNN / streaming bundles
description
Revisits the 1987 rescue of baby Jessica McClure, who fell into a well in Texas. Through archival footage and interviews, it explores the intense 58-hour rescue operation and how it became one of the first major live media spectacles in U.S. history.

Title
CNN: Super Reviewers
director
Yu Gu
Arianna LaPenne
Status
CNN Films Shorts
description
Explores the rise of elite online reviewers and how user-generated ratings shape businesses, reputations, and consumer behavior in the digital economy. Focuses on the psychology and influence of “power reviewers.”

Title
B.E.T.: Bars and Ballads
director
Charles Todd
Status
Released on B.E.T.
description
A musical and spoken-word tribute honoring George Floyd, featuring performances by artists across hip-hop, R&B, and gospel. The project reflects on racial injustice, grief, and resistance through music and storytelling.

Title
Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase The Blues Away
director
Charles Todd
Devin Amar
Matt Mitchener
Status
Available via PBS
description
A portrait of blues legend Buddy Guy, tracing his journey from the Jim Crow South to global recognition. The film highlights his influence on rock and blues music, featuring archival footage and interviews with artists he inspired.

Title
Eagles: Live from the Forum MMXVIII
director
Nick Wickham
Status
Premiered on ESPN
description
The Eagles spent the majority of 2018 on an extensive North American tour that found Don Henley, Joe Walsh, and Timothy B. Schmit, with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey. Earning rave reviews from fans and critics alike, the quintet arrived at the Forum in Los Angeles for three sold-out, critically-acclaimed concerts on September 12, 14, and 15. Highlights from all three shows have now been compiled for the new 26-song concert film, LIVE FROM THE FORUM MMXVIII.