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Everybody does it; most of us would prefer not to discuss it with others. But comedians aren't like the rest of us, and they open up about defecation for Aaron N. Feldman's Poop Talk, a diverting if unimaginatively named little doc. Not exactly a "the world needed this!" product to match Taro Gomi's kids' book Everyone Poops, and certainly not a film with tremendous theatrical appeal, but it will get some laughs on streaming outlets, though some of this material would play best in a nightclub, where a whiff of shock would amplify a crowd's response.

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Comedy comes in all shapes and sizes and some can be...a little shitty? Well at least when we're referencing the Sklar Brothers' new documentary Poop Talk. Cinelinx had the change to speak to the brothers about their upcoming film. The documentary revolves around exactly that: poop. Randy and Jason Sklar interviewed over 50 comedians and comedic actors about the topic, including themselves. Those familiar with the Sklar brothers comedy may be curious as to why they decided to do a fecal-centric documentary because they're not known for their blue (or should we say brown?) humor. Their pal, writer/director of the film, Aaron N. Feldman, proposed the idea to them and they had to think about it. “We had our own reservations,” explained Randy Sklar, “we thought about it then went back to him and said here's the movie we want to make – smart, honest discussion with funny friends...mixed...

Exclusive: Some documentaries’ topics just stink. And Comedy Dynamics is holding its nose after acquiring theatrical and worldwide distribution rights to Poop Talk — a film about exactly what you think it’s about — at the Toronto Film Festival. Director Aaron Feldman’s pic will hit theaters in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and other markets along with a global VOD release early next year. Poop Talk is described as an open and honest look at a taboo topic in today's…...

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Lineup Announcements

– The American Film Institute (AFI) has announced the full slate of films for AFI Docs 2017, a five-day documentary celebration in the nation’s capital. Each year, the festival is committed to providing artists with the opportunity to present powerfully told, artfully constructed stories — and to connect audiences and filmmakers with policy leaders. AFI Docs 2017 runs June 14 – 18 in Washington, DC, and Silver Spring, MD.

“The 2017 slate of films reflects AFI Docs’ mission to celebrate powerfully told stories and the people at the heart of them,” said Michael Lumpkin, Director, AFI Docs. “Documentaries continue to play an important role in our country regardless of partisan lines. No matter your background, these human stories have the power to inform and inspire. We look forward to another year of dynamic nonfiction cinema.