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AVAILABLE NOW TO RENT/BUY From @ghopperfilm (digital) and @antennareleasing (theatrical) International Distributor: @journeymanpictures “The films casts a sympathetic light on Noguchi…” - @nytimes The extraordinary life and controversial career of Dr. Thomas Noguchi, the former Los Angeles County Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner whose celebrity autopsies forever shaped American culture. From Marilyn Monroe and Robert Kennedy to Sharon Tate and Natalie Wood, Dr. Noguchi’s death investigations pushed forensic science into the spotlight — even as Hollywood elites and political adversaries sought to silence him. BUY ON APPLE/RENT ON AMAZON: https://www.antennareleasing.com/films/coronertothestars
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MOVIE REVIEW Coroner to the Stars NR - 4 out of 5 stars Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2026 Runtime: 1h 25m Director(s): Ben Hethcoat, Keita Ideno Where to Watch: available on digital everywhere July 14, 2026 RAVING REVIEW: Some of my favorite documentaries are the ones that leave you with something to think about after. CORONER TO THE STARS understands an uncomfortable truth and builds an absorbing documentary around a man whose job was to pull myth back down to the body. Dr. Thomas Noguchi didn’t create Hollywood’s obsession with death, scandal, mystery, or reputation, but he became one of the few people expected to answer for all of it when the most recognizable names in Los Angeles passed on. Directed by Ben Hethcoat and Keita Ideno, CORONER TO THE STARS chronicles Noguchi’s career as the former Los Angeles County Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner. This position placed him at the intersection of forensic science, celebrity culture, political pressure, racial prejudice, and public spectacle. Marilyn Monroe, Robert F. Kennedy, Sharon Tate, Janis Joplin, William Holden, Natalie Wood, and John Belushi are among the cases tied to his legacy. The documentary is smart enough to know that name recognition can only be the entry point. The real story is the person tasked with keeping facts intact while everyone else wanted a different narrative. There’s definitely a version of this documentary that could’ve become a catalog of famous deaths, running from one tragedy to the next with the thrill of a tabloid special. Hethcoat and Ideno take a more respectful path. They don’t ignore the fascination attached to these cases, because pretending that isn’t part of the appeal would be dishonest. Instead, they redirect that fascination toward the machinery around death. The press conferences, the autopsy rooms, the legal fights, the elected officials, the grieving families, the agencies trying to protect reputations, and the public’s appetite for certainty. Noguchi’s own presence gives the film a unique feature. He comes across as precise, proud, wounded, and aware of how his image... My full review on my Letterboxd and www.OHMR.us #OverlyHonestReviews
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🗓️ NOW BOOKING 🗓️ Antenna Releasing maintains a catalogue of over 150 films that are all available for booking, a collection of theatrical titles from @deafcrocodile, @_terror_vision_, @new_wave_video, and some @thirdwindowfilms releases. These are just a few! Dead Media - @deadmediamovie - From Antenna The Weird Kidz - @theweirdkidz_movie - From Antenna Coroner to the Stars - @coronertothestars - From Antenna Stolen Kingdom - @stolenkingdomfilm - From Antenna End of the Line (Maurice Devereaux) from Terror Vision Tamala 2010: A Punk Cat in Space from Deaf Crocodile Hide and Creep (Chance Shirley) from Antenna The Wheel of Heaven (Joe Badon) from Antenna Love Exposure (Sion Sono) from New Wave Video Hoffmaniada from Deaf Crocodile If you want YOUR local indie theatre to screen any of these titles, reach out to billyray@antennareleasing.com and tag them in the comments section! We offer discounted booking rates for multiple titles!
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🎬 Thank you to director Ben Hethcoat for joining us in conversation after CORONER TO THE STARS — a fascinating look at the man behind some of Hollywood's most iconic and controversial death investigations. Photo © Allison Levenson
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Don’t miss the @coronertothestars “Tell It Like It Is” roadshow at @braindeadstudiosfairfax with a post-screening discussion with filmmaker @benhethcoat and @supjanicehahn (L.A. County Board of Supervisors) moderated by @jonlovett from @podsaveamerica on Wednesday 7/8 @ 8pm. Coroner to the Stars chronicles the extraordinary journey of Dr. Thomas Noguchi, the former Los Angeles County Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner whose groundbreaking autopsies forever shaped American culture. From Marilyn Monroe and Robert Kennedy to Sharon Tate and Natalie Wood, Noguchi’s outspoken expertise pushed forensic science into the spotlight-even as Hollywood elites and political adversaries sought to silence him. A Japanese immigrant who unwittingly rose to fame in a city driven by stardom, Noguchi’s fearless pursuit of truth often placed him in the cross hairs of controversy. Featuring a special curated pre-show from @nightflightofficial Tickets available at: www.coronertothestars.com
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🏴‍☠️ PITTSBURGH CINEPHILES UNITE 🏴‍☠️ Tonight, July 3rd, 7:30pm, we’re bringing the @coronertothestars “Tell It Like It Is” roadshow to Pittsburgh’s historic @harristheater featuring a post-screening Q&A with director @benhethcoat. Not only is Pittsburgh the home of one of the doc’s subjects, the legendary Dr. Cyril Wecht, but it’s also our first time bringing an @antennareleasing title to the City of Bridges! “Coroner to the Stars attempts to strip away fiction and provide an unvarnished and insightful account of the career of arguably the most famous coroner in the world.” - @geekvibesnation A documentary about the extraordinary life and controversial career of Dr. Thomas Noguchi, the former Los Angeles County Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner whose celebrity autopsies forever shaped American culture. From #MarilynMonroe and #RobertKennedy to #SharonTate and #NatalieWood, Dr. Noguchi’s death investigations pushed forensic science into the spotlight — even as Hollywood elites and political adversaries sought to silence him. A Japanese American who unwittingly rose to fame in a city driven by stardom, Noguchi’s commitment to “tell it like it is” often put him within the crosshairs of controversy. Get Tickets: https://trustarts.org/production/108838/coroner-to-the-stars-with-director-ben-hethcoat Reminder: ALL MEDICAL AND FORENSICS STUDENTS CAN RECEIVE FREE TICKETS BY EMAILING billyray@antennareleasing.com.
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Grateful to @variety for this wonderful piece on @coronertothestars! At 99 years old, Dr. Noguchi is still as sharp, curious, and inspiring as ever. It’s been an incredible honor to share his story with the world. Come see the film in a theater near you! 7/2 - Winchester, VA - @alamowinchester 7/3 - Pittsburgh, PA - @harristheater 7/5 - Riverside, CA - @galaxytheatres 7/6 - Atlanta, GA - @thetaraatlanta 7/6 - Santa Ana, CA - @thefridacinema 7/8 - Los Angeles, CA - @braindeadstudiosfairfax 7/9 - Long Beach, CA - @arttheatrelongbeach 7/11 - Ojai, CA - @ojaiplayhouse 7/11-12 - Los Angeles, CA - @vidiots
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Don’t miss the @coronertothestars “Tell It Like It Is” roadshow which just might be coming to your local movie house! Witness the extraordinary story of Dr. Thomas Noguchi, a Japanese immigrant who went on to become the best known coroner in the entire world and performed autopsies on everyone from #MarilynMonroe and #RobertFKennedy to #SharonTate and #NatalieWood! 🗓️ THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE 🗓️ 6/30 - 7pm - @capitol_theatre_arlington* 7/2 - 8:15pm - @drafthouse Winchester, VA* 7/3 - 7:30pm - @harristheater* 7/5 - 4:00pm - @galaxytheatres Mission Grove, CA* *Filmmaker @benhethcoat will be in attendance; the 6/30 screening will be moderated by @odienator2 from @bostonglobe ⚱️ MULTIPLE SHOWTIMES ⚱️ Thru 7/3 - @festivaltheaters Thru 7/3 - @laemmletheatres Glendale 7/10-7/16 - @digitalgymsd San Diego* 7/18-19 - @theatren_wilm Wilmington, DE *Producer @billyraybrewton will be in attendance for screenings on 7/11 in San Diego ATTN: MEDICAL STUDENTS CAN RECEIVE FREE TICKETS TO ANY ROADSHOW SCREENING BY EMAILING: billyray@antennareleasing.com.
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🎬 Dr. Thomas Noguchi was and remains the best known coroner in the world, after groundbreaking autopsies on the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Robert F. Kennedy, Sharon Tate, William Holden, Natalie Wood, and the list goes on from there. For the TELL IT LIKE IT IS roadshow, we’re bringing Dr. Noguchi’s inspirational and captivating story to audiences across the country, featuring post-show discussions with filmmakers @benhethcoat and Keita Ideno SUN, JUN 28 • Smith Rafael Film Center
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What do #MarilynMonroe, #RFK, #SharonTate, #NatalieWood, #WilliamHolden and JohnBelushi have in common? One man…Thomas Noguchi. THE TELL IT LIKE IT IS TOUR hits the road starting June 23rd. Experience the remarkable true story of ThomasNoguchi, the CoronerToTheStars with filmmaker Q&As (director @benhethcoat will be in attendance) along with special guests and moderators. Tickets are on sale NOW: antennareleasing.com/films/coronertothestars. Exclusive pre-show by @nightflightofficial Can’t make one of these screenings? @antennareleasing is hard at work booking even more cities and theaters, to be announced very soon. 6/28 - San Rafael, CA - @cafilm 6/30 - Arlington, MA - @capitol_theatre_arlington moderated by @odienator2 7/3 - Harris, PA - @harristheater 7/5 - Riverside, CA - @galaxytheatres 7/6 - Santa Ana, CA - @thefridacinema 7/6 - Atlanta, GA - Tara Theatre 7/8 - Los Angeles, CA - @braindeadstudiosfairfax *moderated by @jonlovett from @podsaveamerica 7/9 - Long Beach, CA - @arttheatrelongbeach 7/11 - Ojai, CA - @ojaiplayhouse *moderated by @claykeller 7/12 - Vidiots - @vidiots Don’t see your city on the list? Tag your favorite arthouse cinema in the comments and we’ll reach out! To book the film contact us at bookings@antennareleasing.com
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Dr. Thomas Noguchi, a pioneer of forensics in Hollywood. @coronertothestars follows the former Los Angeles County Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner who performed autopsies on Hollywood stars, like Sharon Tate and Marilyn Monroe. This screening was presented as part of @filmindependent’s #FiPresents LA Muse series with Ashby & Graff Real Estate. 🌴🏙️ Full Q&A with directors Ben Hethcoat and Keita Ideno on YouTube — link in bio. Cover photo by Kayla Oaddams/Getty Images. #FilmIndependent #documentary
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Dr. Thomas Noguchi was and remains the best known coroner in the world, after groundbreaking autopsies on the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Robert F. Kennedy, Sharon Tate, William Holden, Natalie Wood, and the list goes on from there. For the TELL IT LIKE IT IS roadshow, we’re bringing Dr. Noguchi’s inspirational and captivating story to audiences across the country, featuring post-show discussions with filmmaker @benhethcoat and guest moderators at each and every stop. 6/23 - Los Angeles, CA - @laemmletheatres Royal 6/24 - Los Angeles, CA - Laemmle North Hollywood 6/25 - Los Angeles, CA - Laemmle Glendale 6/26 - Palm Springs, CA - @festivaltheaters 6/27 - San Diego, CA - @digitalgymsd 6/28 - San Rafael, CA - @cafilm 6/30 - Arlington, MA - @capitol_theatre_arlington 7/1 - Atlanta, GA - Tara Theatre 7/2 - Winchester, VA - @drafthouse 7/3 - Harris, PA - @harristheater 7/5 - Riverside, CA - @galaxytheatres 7/6 - Santa Ana, CA - @thefridacinema 7/8 - Los Angeles, CA - @braindeadstudiosfairfax 7/9 - Long Beach, CA - @arttheatrelongbeach 7/11 - Ojai, CA - @ojaiplayhouse 7/11-12 - Vidiots - @vidiots Tickets are available at www.coronertothestars.com.
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