Documentaries: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Favorite Documentaries
Documentaries are a rich source of information and inspiration, and those on my ever evolving list of recommendations belong in a special treasury. My top ten list of documentaries is a constant work in progress, one that reflects how nonfiction film deals with the pressing issues of today. Also taken into consideration is the availability of wonderful new nonfiction films as they are released. Check back often for updates.
Documentaries are a rich source of information and inspiration, and those on my ever evolving list of recommendations belong in a special treasury. My top ten list of documentaries is a constant work in progress, one that reflects how nonfiction film deals with the pressing issues of today. Also taken into consideration is the availability of wonderful new nonfiction films as they are released. Check back often for updates.
Great Docs for Kids
These documentaries are entertaining, educational and enlightening films will set excellent standards for the life-long movie watching habit that begins in childhood.
These documentaries are entertaining, educational and enlightening films will set excellent standards for the life-long movie watching habit that begins in childhood.
Documentaries That Inspire
These inspiring documentaries show how personal commitment to a project or giving your all to a cause can make a difference.
These inspiring documentaries show how personal commitment to a project or giving your all to a cause can make a difference.
Best Animal Docs
A list of excellent documentary films about animals and human interaction with them.
A list of excellent documentary films about animals and human interaction with them.
Economics Documentaries
A list of documentaries that provide invaluable insights about how America, Americans and the rest of the world have reached the point of economic crisis, and are reacting to the situation. These films may suggest ways you can improve your own financial stability by changing your spending patterns and habits.
A list of documentaries that provide invaluable insights about how America, Americans and the rest of the world have reached the point of economic crisis, and are reacting to the situation. These films may suggest ways you can improve your own financial stability by changing your spending patterns and habits.
50 Children Review
The true story of Gilbert and Eleanor Kraus, who risked their lives to rescue 50 Jewish children from Nazi-occupied Vienna.
The true story of Gilbert and Eleanor Kraus, who risked their lives to rescue 50 Jewish children from Nazi-occupied Vienna.
Very Young Girls
A documentary about teenage girl prostitutes in New York City and the GEMS (Girls Education and Mentoring Services) that helps them to find a new direction in life.
A documentary about teenage girl prostitutes in New York City and the GEMS (Girls Education and Mentoring Services) that helps them to find a new direction in life.
Women's Documentaries
A List of documentaries by and about women.
A List of documentaries by and about women.
Memorial Day Documentaries 2013
A list of documentaries that will remind you what Memorial Day is all about!
A list of documentaries that will remind you what Memorial Day is all about!
Environmental Documentaries
These documentary films show you how global warming, pollution and mismanagement of Earth's resources are setting the stage for environmental disasters that will, if unabated, ultimately make out planet unlivable. The films may alarm you--but that's a good thing, if it leads you to resolve to preserve and restore the environment for the well being of future generations.
These documentary films show you how global warming, pollution and mismanagement of Earth's resources are setting the stage for environmental disasters that will, if unabated, ultimately make out planet unlivable. The films may alarm you--but that's a good thing, if it leads you to resolve to preserve and restore the environment for the well being of future generations.
Top 10 Music Documentaries
These Top 10 music documentaries are ideal for watching time and again.
These Top 10 music documentaries are ideal for watching time and again.
docsonTV
If your local movie theaters aren't programming enough documentary films, let them know you want more. And, until they respond positively, turn on your TV. Networks and cable channels program doumentaries regularly. Some are made for TV, and others are broadcast before being released on DVD. Keep tabs on program schedules for PBS, HBO, IFC and other channels that present documentaries on a regular basis. You'll find a great variety of wonderful films not playing at a theater near you.
If your local movie theaters aren't programming enough documentary films, let them know you want more. And, until they respond positively, turn on your TV. Networks and cable channels program doumentaries regularly. Some are made for TV, and others are broadcast before being released on DVD. Keep tabs on program schedules for PBS, HBO, IFC and other channels that present documentaries on a regular basis. You'll find a great variety of wonderful films not playing at a theater near you.
Best Documentaries of 2011
A list of my favorite documentaries released during 2011.
A list of my favorite documentaries released during 2011.
Documentary Festivals: America
A List of Important Documentary Film Festivals in the United States and Canada
A List of Important Documentary Film Festivals in the United States and Canada
Documentary Style
Throughout the history of film, documentary styles have been influenced by available technologies, current world view and social mores. Here's a brief overview of how documentary styles have changed from the first films to the present day.
Throughout the history of film, documentary styles have been influenced by available technologies, current world view and social mores. Here's a brief overview of how documentary styles have changed from the first films to the present day.
2012 Oscar Nominees
The list of nominees for Best Documentary Feature and Short for the 2012 Oscars.
The list of nominees for Best Documentary Feature and Short for the 2012 Oscars.
'Women And Girls Lead' Documen
'Women and Girls Lead' is a global multiyear initiative launched by ITVS to use documentary films to raise consciousness about and support women's activism regarding a wide range of social and political issues.
'Women and Girls Lead' is a global multiyear initiative launched by ITVS to use documentary films to raise consciousness about and support women's activism regarding a wide range of social and political issues.
Dance Documentaries
Great dance documentaries not only record brilliant choreography and performances, they stand as works of art in their own right. The camera not captures moving images, but moves along with them, taking part in its own elaborate cinematic choreography. And, dance documentary directors use archival and current verite footage and interviews to chronicle the lives of dancers and dance companies. This is a list of exemplary dance documentaries.
Great dance documentaries not only record brilliant choreography and performances, they stand as works of art in their own right. The camera not captures moving images, but moves along with them, taking part in its own elaborate cinematic choreography. And, dance documentary directors use archival and current verite footage and interviews to chronicle the lives of dancers and dance companies. This is a list of exemplary dance documentaries.
Best Documentaries of 2012
My annotated list of the best documentaries released during 2012, presented in alphabetical order.
My annotated list of the best documentaries released during 2012, presented in alphabetical order.
Human Rights Watch FF 2013
On overview of the Human Rights Watch Film Festival 2013, taking place in New York from June 13 to 23, with a program of eighteen documentaries about human rights issues around the world.
On overview of the Human Rights Watch Film Festival 2013, taking place in New York from June 13 to 23, with a program of eighteen documentaries about human rights issues around the world.
Documentaries 101
A primer of basics about documentary film.
A primer of basics about documentary film.
Biogtaphical Documentaries
An A to Z List of Documentaries About Famous and Infamous People
An A to Z List of Documentaries About Famous and Infamous People
February 2012 Documentary Releases
A list of documentaries opening in theaters during February 2012.
A list of documentaries opening in theaters during February 2012.
Jonestown Life and Death
Jonestown The Life and Death of Peoples Temple is a real life horror story of mass suicide ordered by cult leader Jim Jones.
Jonestown The Life and Death of Peoples Temple is a real life horror story of mass suicide ordered by cult leader Jim Jones.
flowforloveofwater
Flow: For Love of Water (2008) describes the global crisis we face as Earth's fresh water supply constantly diminishes due to pollution, privatization and corporate greed, and wastefulness. Experts predict that if we continue to abuse our water resources, Earth will become uninhabitable and humankind will become extinct. The investigation points fingers are water corporations such as Nestle, Vivendi, Thames Water, Suez, Coca Cola and Pepsi. Grass roots groups work to reverse the trend.
Flow: For Love of Water (2008) describes the global crisis we face as Earth's fresh water supply constantly diminishes due to pollution, privatization and corporate greed, and wastefulness. Experts predict that if we continue to abuse our water resources, Earth will become uninhabitable and humankind will become extinct. The investigation points fingers are water corporations such as Nestle, Vivendi, Thames Water, Suez, Coca Cola and Pepsi. Grass roots groups work to reverse the trend.
teenagedocs
As if raging hormones weren't enough! These documentaries give us access to the world of today's youth worldwide, to teenagers and tweens facing daunting pressures and hardships, and others who're finding solutions to their problems. Kids are our hope for the future, but what hopes do they have? Collectively, these documentaries present a very interesting, compelling picture of teens growing up in today's world.
As if raging hormones weren't enough! These documentaries give us access to the world of today's youth worldwide, to teenagers and tweens facing daunting pressures and hardships, and others who're finding solutions to their problems. Kids are our hope for the future, but what hopes do they have? Collectively, these documentaries present a very interesting, compelling picture of teens growing up in today's world.
When Strangers Click - 2011
In 'When Strangers Click,' filmmaker Robert Kenner reveals the stories of several very different people who sought to develop relationships through online dating.
In 'When Strangers Click,' filmmaker Robert Kenner reveals the stories of several very different people who sought to develop relationships through online dating.
expository
A nonfiction film that emphasizes verbal commentary and argumentative logic.
A nonfiction film that emphasizes verbal commentary and argumentative logic.
Food, Inc.
Food Inc investigates the industrial production and distribution of food in the United States by large multinational corporations such as Monsanto and Tyson, to the detriment of small independent farmers and to the overall quality of nutrition.
Food Inc investigates the industrial production and distribution of food in the United States by large multinational corporations such as Monsanto and Tyson, to the detriment of small independent farmers and to the overall quality of nutrition.
The Doors: When You're Strange
When You're Strange, a documentary by Tom DiCillo, chronicles the rise of Jim Morrison and the Doors from obscurity to fame, overnight fame. Frontman Jim Morrison is the featured player, but band members Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore are key figures in archival footage that follows the group into recording studios and on tour, showing Morrison's personal contradictions and growing addictions and ultimate demise. Johnny Depp narrates.
When You're Strange, a documentary by Tom DiCillo, chronicles the rise of Jim Morrison and the Doors from obscurity to fame, overnight fame. Frontman Jim Morrison is the featured player, but band members Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore are key figures in archival footage that follows the group into recording studios and on tour, showing Morrison's personal contradictions and growing addictions and ultimate demise. Johnny Depp narrates.
Why Poverty Documentary Series
This series of excellent documentary films was produced to raise public awareness about poverty and what can be done about it. The series will be broadcast around the globe, reaching an estimated 250-million viewers, in November, 2012.
This series of excellent documentary films was produced to raise public awareness about poverty and what can be done about it. The series will be broadcast around the globe, reaching an estimated 250-million viewers, in November, 2012.
Documentary Films about Animal
Animals are among the most popular subjects for documentary films. See how documentary filmmakers deal with animals from the Arctic to Antarctica in their films.
Animals are among the most popular subjects for documentary films. See how documentary filmmakers deal with animals from the Arctic to Antarctica in their films.
Documentaries About Iraq
The Iraq War has become a primary subject for documentary films in which filmmakers show its effects on the people who live and fight in that beleaguered country. Documentary films about Iraq deliver information and impressions often neglected by mainstream news media covering the war.
The Iraq War has become a primary subject for documentary films in which filmmakers show its effects on the people who live and fight in that beleaguered country. Documentary films about Iraq deliver information and impressions often neglected by mainstream news media covering the war.
Zero Dark Thirty
A commentary about the controversy about the representation of truth in 'Zero Dark Thirty,' Kathryn Bigelow's truth=based narrative feature.
A commentary about the controversy about the representation of truth in 'Zero Dark Thirty,' Kathryn Bigelow's truth=based narrative feature.
Academy Awards 2013 - The Nominees for Best Documentary Oscar
Nominees for the 2013 Oscar for Best Documentary
Nominees for the 2013 Oscar for Best Documentary
documentaries festivals 2012
An annotated list of important documentary film festivals and their dates for 2012.
An annotated list of important documentary film festivals and their dates for 2012.
Michael Moore Profile
Michael Moore, champion of liberal political and social causes, is arguably the best known and most influential documentary filmmaker in the world.
Michael Moore, champion of liberal political and social causes, is arguably the best known and most influential documentary filmmaker in the world.
Ken Burns
Ken Burns is best known for creating epic multi-episode documentary series in which he fully explores American history and culture.
Ken Burns is best known for creating epic multi-episode documentary series in which he fully explores American history and culture.
The Gatekeepers - Movie Review - 2012
Filmmaker Dror Moreh's on camera interrogation of six former heads of Isreal's Shin Bet counter terrorism agency reveals the nation's miscalculations in dealing with the Palestinians when the country occupied Palestinian territories following the Six Day War.
Filmmaker Dror Moreh's on camera interrogation of six former heads of Isreal's Shin Bet counter terrorism agency reveals the nation's miscalculations in dealing with the Palestinians when the country occupied Palestinian territories following the Six Day War.
ESPN Nine by IX
ESPN launches a Female-centric documentary series entitled 'Nine by IX' in honor of Title IX's 40th anniversary.
ESPN launches a Female-centric documentary series entitled 'Nine by IX' in honor of Title IX's 40th anniversary.
Revenge of the Electric Car - Movie Review
Filmmaker Chris Paine follows two major auto makers and a couple of start ups in their race to make and market an electric car that would free Americans from dependency on foreign oil, clean up the environment and make millions for the manufacturer.
Filmmaker Chris Paine follows two major auto makers and a couple of start ups in their race to make and market an electric car that would free Americans from dependency on foreign oil, clean up the environment and make millions for the manufacturer.
Academy Awards 2012 Shortlist
A list of fifteen feature length documentaries short listed for consideration for the five avtual nominaton spots for the 2011 Oscar for best documentary feature.
A list of fifteen feature length documentaries short listed for consideration for the five avtual nominaton spots for the 2011 Oscar for best documentary feature.
Oscar Winners
Oscar Winning Documentaries by year from 2006 to 1980
Oscar Winning Documentaries by year from 2006 to 1980
Crude
Filmmaker Joe Berlinger exposes the Texaco/Chevron toxic waste contamination of thousands of square miles of the Ecuadorian Amazon and rain forest, and chronicles the efforts of local tribes and international conservation and human rights organizations to get remediation.
Filmmaker Joe Berlinger exposes the Texaco/Chevron toxic waste contamination of thousands of square miles of the Ecuadorian Amazon and rain forest, and chronicles the efforts of local tribes and international conservation and human rights organizations to get remediation.
Genocide Documentaries
A list of documentary films that chronicle the horrors of genocide and its aftermath around the world.
A list of documentary films that chronicle the horrors of genocide and its aftermath around the world.
Performative
The emphasis of the filmmaker’s subjective attitude or personal engagement with a subject to evoke audience reaction.
The emphasis of the filmmaker’s subjective attitude or personal engagement with a subject to evoke audience reaction.
Cape Spin - Movie Review - 2013
A documentary about the controversial Cape Wind Project on Nantucket Sound.
A documentary about the controversial Cape Wind Project on Nantucket Sound.
Best Documentaries of 2010
2010 has been an extraordinary year for documentaries, both in number and quality, released in theaters, on television and online. This is a list of my favorites.
2010 has been an extraordinary year for documentaries, both in number and quality, released in theaters, on television and online. This is a list of my favorites.
observational
Emphasizing the documentary filmmaker's engagement in observing the subject's daily life and circumstances and documentinf them with an unobtrusive camera.
Emphasizing the documentary filmmaker's engagement in observing the subject's daily life and circumstances and documentinf them with an unobtrusive camera.
Halloween Documentaries
Great Halloween Documentaries - A List of Top Documentaries for Halloween
Great Halloween Documentaries - A List of Top Documentaries for Halloween
The Stoning of Soraya M.
The Stoning of Soraya is the true story of the stoning to death of a women in rural Iran because her husband falsely accused her of adultry. The shocking story, smuggled out of Iran by an Iranian journalist who was living in France, became a best selling book that brought world wide attention to the stoning of women
The Stoning of Soraya is the true story of the stoning to death of a women in rural Iran because her husband falsely accused her of adultry. The shocking story, smuggled out of Iran by an Iranian journalist who was living in France, became a best selling book that brought world wide attention to the stoning of women
inside job review
An alarming analysis of how the US financial establishment caused the global financial crisis of 2008, which at a cost over $20 trillion, caused millions of people to lose their jobs and homes in the worst recession since the Great Depression, and nearly resulted in a global financial collapse. This is a wake up call about conditions that still prevail.
An alarming analysis of how the US financial establishment caused the global financial crisis of 2008, which at a cost over $20 trillion, caused millions of people to lose their jobs and homes in the worst recession since the Great Depression, and nearly resulted in a global financial collapse. This is a wake up call about conditions that still prevail.
POV's Documentary Appreciation
Two lesson plans from PBS' POV will help audiences evaluate the documentary films they're watching, and will encourage some to make documentaries themselves. Although targeted primarily for students in junior high and high school, these lesson plans provide good information and excellent guidance for all who are interested in nonfiction film.
Two lesson plans from PBS' POV will help audiences evaluate the documentary films they're watching, and will encourage some to make documentaries themselves. Although targeted primarily for students in junior high and high school, these lesson plans provide good information and excellent guidance for all who are interested in nonfiction film.
Which Way Home Review
Movie review of Which Way Home, a documentary by filmmaker Rebecca Cammisa, who follows Latin American children who leave their homes and families to hop on freight trains and travel hundreds of miles to try to enter the U.S. illegally in hope of finding new and better life.
Movie review of Which Way Home, a documentary by filmmaker Rebecca Cammisa, who follows Latin American children who leave their homes and families to hop on freight trains and travel hundreds of miles to try to enter the U.S. illegally in hope of finding new and better life.
2011 Oscars Shortlist
The list of fifteen documentaries shortlisted for 2011 Academy Awards consideration, selected from 101 qualifying films.
The list of fifteen documentaries shortlisted for 2011 Academy Awards consideration, selected from 101 qualifying films.
The Invisible War - Movie Review
Filmmaker Kirby Dick exposes the frequent rape of women soldiers by officers in the U.S. military.
Filmmaker Kirby Dick exposes the frequent rape of women soldiers by officers in the U.S. military.
Wild Horse, Wild Ride - Movie Review - 2011
In 'Wild Horse, Wild Ride,' filmmakers Alex Dawson and Greg Gricus chronicle the annual Extreme Mustang Makeover Competition in which horse trainers have three months to tame wild mustangs and teach them tricks for a competitive horse show.
In 'Wild Horse, Wild Ride,' filmmakers Alex Dawson and Greg Gricus chronicle the annual Extreme Mustang Makeover Competition in which horse trainers have three months to tame wild mustangs and teach them tricks for a competitive horse show.
Good Hair
Filmmaker Jeff Stilson follows comedian Chris Rock on his hilarious, yet disturbing and sometimes alarming investigation of the social implications and economic impact of African-American women's preoccupation with having good -- that is to say 'straight' -- hair.
Filmmaker Jeff Stilson follows comedian Chris Rock on his hilarious, yet disturbing and sometimes alarming investigation of the social implications and economic impact of African-American women's preoccupation with having good -- that is to say 'straight' -- hair.
Bidder 70
Documenting the story of Tim DeChristopher
Documenting the story of Tim DeChristopher
Black History Month
This list of documentaries that reveal important aspects of black history and culture in America are a great way to celebrate Black History Month.
This list of documentaries that reveal important aspects of black history and culture in America are a great way to celebrate Black History Month.
Freedom Riders
Freedom Riders is a documentary that chronicles the mission of and pays tribute to an important group of civil rights activists who played a major role in the nonviolent civil rights movement.
Freedom Riders is a documentary that chronicles the mission of and pays tribute to an important group of civil rights activists who played a major role in the nonviolent civil rights movement.
voiceauth
Someone whom we see and/or hear whose purpose it is to represent the point of view of the film.
Someone whom we see and/or hear whose purpose it is to represent the point of view of the film.
historydocs
These documentary films about American history and political leaders will help you to understand how the nation has arrived at where it is today.
These documentary films about American history and political leaders will help you to understand how the nation has arrived at where it is today.
Documentaries Watch: Films Ope
An annotated list of documentaries opening in theaters from May 15 to 31, 2013, with mini reviews for each film.
An annotated list of documentaries opening in theaters from May 15 to 31, 2013, with mini reviews for each film.
Colony - Movie Review
Filmmakers Carter Gunn and Ross McDonnell present the mystery of 'bee colony collapse disorder' from the point of view of accomplished and novice beekeepers who are struggling to keep their businesses and way of life viable when faced with dying and disappearing bees and a downward spiraling economy that's forcing farmers to pay less for essential pollination services.
Filmmakers Carter Gunn and Ross McDonnell present the mystery of 'bee colony collapse disorder' from the point of view of accomplished and novice beekeepers who are struggling to keep their businesses and way of life viable when faced with dying and disappearing bees and a downward spiraling economy that's forcing farmers to pay less for essential pollination services.
Memorial Day documentaries
A list of documentaries for Memorial Day viewing.
A list of documentaries for Memorial Day viewing.
Chasing Ice - Movie Review - 2012
Jeff Orlowski's documentary follows National Geograhic photographer James Balog and his team, as they prove the extent of glacial retreat due to global warming.
Jeff Orlowski's documentary follows National Geograhic photographer James Balog and his team, as they prove the extent of glacial retreat due to global warming.
Waste Land - Movie Review - 2010
Filmmaker Lucy Walker follows New York-based Brazilian artist Vik Muniz back to Rio de Janiero, where he photographs garbage pickers at the Jardim Gramacho dump and eventually invites several of them to participate in an art exhibit based on images of them. The film is a vital and inspiring testimonial to the transformative effects art can have on the human condition and the lives of working people.
Filmmaker Lucy Walker follows New York-based Brazilian artist Vik Muniz back to Rio de Janiero, where he photographs garbage pickers at the Jardim Gramacho dump and eventually invites several of them to participate in an art exhibit based on images of them. The film is a vital and inspiring testimonial to the transformative effects art can have on the human condition and the lives of working people.
An Inconvenient Truth
'An Inconvenient Truth' is Davis Guggenheim's Oscar-winning documentary focusing on the issue of global warming, as explained by former Vice President Al Gore in his one-man slide show.
'An Inconvenient Truth' is Davis Guggenheim's Oscar-winning documentary focusing on the issue of global warming, as explained by former Vice President Al Gore in his one-man slide show.
Documentaries Watch: May 1-10,
A list of documentaries opening during May 2013
A list of documentaries opening during May 2013
Ballerina
French filmmaker Bertrand Normand's lovely, revealing portrait of five leading Russian ballerinas and their careers at St. Petersburg's Kirov Ballet.
French filmmaker Bertrand Normand's lovely, revealing portrait of five leading Russian ballerinas and their careers at St. Petersburg's Kirov Ballet.
Documentaries About Unusual Professions
A list of documentaries about people who have unusual professions, focusing on their work and lifestyle.
A list of documentaries about people who have unusual professions, focusing on their work and lifestyle.
Food and Nutritiion Documentar
A list of documentaries about food production and distribution, and healthy nutrition.
A list of documentaries about food production and distribution, and healthy nutrition.
American Teen Review
American Teen is a documentary that follow's several small town Indiana teenagers through their senior year in high school, showing how they cope with trying to fit in with their peers, deal with their parents and the pressures of growing up and decide who they want to be and what they want to do in the future.
American Teen is a documentary that follow's several small town Indiana teenagers through their senior year in high school, showing how they cope with trying to fit in with their peers, deal with their parents and the pressures of growing up and decide who they want to be and what they want to do in the future.
Participatory
Emphasis on the interaction between filmmaker and subject.
Emphasis on the interaction between filmmaker and subject.
Jiro Dreams of Sushi
Documenting the world's best sushi chef at work.
Documenting the world's best sushi chef at work.
How To Survive A Plague - Movie Review - 2012
Filmmaker David France chronicles the GLBT community's establishment of Act Up to demand that the US government and health care system make the HIV AIDS plague a number one priority and take measures to find a cure and treat infected patients with humane care.
Filmmaker David France chronicles the GLBT community's establishment of Act Up to demand that the US government and health care system make the HIV AIDS plague a number one priority and take measures to find a cure and treat infected patients with humane care.
Oscar Doc Requirements
Academy Awards Qualifying Requirements for Documentary Films
Academy Awards Qualifying Requirements for Documentary Films
The Garden
The Garden is about the South Central Farmers, a group of dirt-poor Los Angelenos who took a track of urban ruin and turned it into an Eden--only to see the flora they so lovingly planted and tended be bulldozed by a selfish land owner. This film is about their dignity, determination and their fight to preserve their garden--and what they've done to recover from its loss.
The Garden is about the South Central Farmers, a group of dirt-poor Los Angelenos who took a track of urban ruin and turned it into an Eden--only to see the flora they so lovingly planted and tended be bulldozed by a selfish land owner. This film is about their dignity, determination and their fight to preserve their garden--and what they've done to recover from its loss.
Red Flags About Branding Docs
A discussion about recent trends in the corporate underwriting of documentaries, and questions raised about the efficacy of branding sponsorships of nonfiction films.
A discussion about recent trends in the corporate underwriting of documentaries, and questions raised about the efficacy of branding sponsorships of nonfiction films.
poetic
The formal structural organization of a film that emphasizes visual associations and impressionistic descriptive passages, tonal and rhythmic qualities and de-emphasizes strictly linear or logical sequencing.
The formal structural organization of a film that emphasizes visual associations and impressionistic descriptive passages, tonal and rhythmic qualities and de-emphasizes strictly linear or logical sequencing.
Lobotomist
In The Lobotomist, filmmakers Barak Goodman and John Maggio present the life, work and times of Dr. Walter Freeman, the physician who conceived of, promoted and practiced the life-altering surgical procedure known as lobotomy as a cure for mental illness. The operation was praised by the Nobel Prize Committee, but later condemned by the medical profession and relatives of lobotomized patients. Using archival footage and interviews, the film questions whether Dr. Freeman a genius or a monster?
In The Lobotomist, filmmakers Barak Goodman and John Maggio present the life, work and times of Dr. Walter Freeman, the physician who conceived of, promoted and practiced the life-altering surgical procedure known as lobotomy as a cure for mental illness. The operation was praised by the Nobel Prize Committee, but later condemned by the medical profession and relatives of lobotomized patients. Using archival footage and interviews, the film questions whether Dr. Freeman a genius or a monster?
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Sicko Review
Sicko (2007) is a documentary film about a subject that touches every American's life: health care in the U.S. Filmmaker Michael Moore, in his inimitably entertaining style, shows that an astonishing percent of Americans don't have health insurance because they can't afford it, and that those who do are often bankrupted by illness that HMOs won't cover. The result: people die unnecessarily. It could be you, your kin or friends. This is one of the documentaries you really must see.
Sicko (2007) is a documentary film about a subject that touches every American's life: health care in the U.S. Filmmaker Michael Moore, in his inimitably entertaining style, shows that an astonishing percent of Americans don't have health insurance because they can't afford it, and that those who do are often bankrupted by illness that HMOs won't cover. The result: people die unnecessarily. It could be you, your kin or friends. This is one of the documentaries you really must see.
Top Documentaries of the 2000s
A list of the ten best documentaries of the 2000s.
A list of the ten best documentaries of the 2000s.
Racing Dreams
Filmmaker Marshall Curry follows three adolescent go-kart racers as they compete for the national championship, in hopes of advancing to careers as professional drivers in NASCAR, one of America's favorite spectator sports.
Filmmaker Marshall Curry follows three adolescent go-kart racers as they compete for the national championship, in hopes of advancing to careers as professional drivers in NASCAR, one of America's favorite spectator sports.
In The Matter Of Cha Jung Hee - Movie Review - 2010
Filmmaker Deann Borshay Liem was adopted from a South Korean orphanage by an American couple, but she discovers that her identity was switched during the adoption process. This film covers her efforts to find out what happened to the little girl whose identity she assumed when she was adopted.
Filmmaker Deann Borshay Liem was adopted from a South Korean orphanage by an American couple, but she discovers that her identity was switched during the adoption process. This film covers her efforts to find out what happened to the little girl whose identity she assumed when she was adopted.
Best Documentaries of 2008
A list of the best documentary films of 2008
A list of the best documentary films of 2008
4th and Goal - Movie Review - 2010
Nina Gilder Seavey's documentary follows six talented African-American high school athletes who who dream of playing for the NFL. Leaving homes towns across the US, the enroll City College of San Francisco, a junior college famous for its football team, the Rams, a noted feeder team for larger four year colleges with top notch NCAA teams from which from most NFL players are recruited. And, yes, we do get to see who ends up where.
Nina Gilder Seavey's documentary follows six talented African-American high school athletes who who dream of playing for the NFL. Leaving homes towns across the US, the enroll City College of San Francisco, a junior college famous for its football team, the Rams, a noted feeder team for larger four year colleges with top notch NCAA teams from which from most NFL players are recruited. And, yes, we do get to see who ends up where.
Earth Days Review
Earth Day is the annual event staged to raise awareness about our planet, and to further conservationists' efforts to establish policies and practices that protect and will sustain human life on Earth. Earth Days, Robert Stone's brilliant documentary, explores the environmental movements fundamental premises, and chronicles its advances during the 1960s and 70s, when the US was within reach of establishing a truly sustainable and environmentally friendly energy program. Then what happened?
Earth Day is the annual event staged to raise awareness about our planet, and to further conservationists' efforts to establish policies and practices that protect and will sustain human life on Earth. Earth Days, Robert Stone's brilliant documentary, explores the environmental movements fundamental premises, and chronicles its advances during the 1960s and 70s, when the US was within reach of establishing a truly sustainable and environmentally friendly energy program. Then what happened?
In The Footsteps of Marco Polo
In The Footsteps of Marco Polo documents the great travel adventure of Frances O'Donnell and Denis Belliveau, who left their homes in Queens, NY to trace the 25,000 mile route followed by Marco Polo, the great 13th Century Venetian explorer.
In The Footsteps of Marco Polo documents the great travel adventure of Frances O'Donnell and Denis Belliveau, who left their homes in Queens, NY to trace the 25,000 mile route followed by Marco Polo, the great 13th Century Venetian explorer.
AlexGibneyonTaxi
Filmmaker Alex Gibney's Taxi To The Dark Side is a shocking expose about the American military's torture of prisoners--many of whom have been shown to be innocent of any crime--in Afghanistan, Iraq and Cuba. In this interview, he discusses making this film, and his ideas about the aesthetics and responsibilities of making documentary films.
Filmmaker Alex Gibney's Taxi To The Dark Side is a shocking expose about the American military's torture of prisoners--many of whom have been shown to be innocent of any crime--in Afghanistan, Iraq and Cuba. In this interview, he discusses making this film, and his ideas about the aesthetics and responsibilities of making documentary films.
56 UP - Movie Review - 2012
Movie review of the seventh episode in filmmaker Michael Apted's acclaimed UP series.
Movie review of the seventh episode in filmmaker Michael Apted's acclaimed UP series.
Searching For Sugar Man - Movie Review - 2012
Filmmaker Malike Bendjelloul presents the true story of how an obscure American songster named Rodriguez became a rock icon in South Africa, and how his determined South African fans found him by 'Searching For Sugar Man.'
Filmmaker Malike Bendjelloul presents the true story of how an obscure American songster named Rodriguez became a rock icon in South Africa, and how his determined South African fans found him by 'Searching For Sugar Man.'
RFK Must Die Review
In RFK Must Die, now available on DVD, BBC reporter Shane O'Sullivan investigates the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, and comes to the conclusion that Sirhan Sirhan, now serving a life sentence for the murder, did not act alone.
In RFK Must Die, now available on DVD, BBC reporter Shane O'Sullivan investigates the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, and comes to the conclusion that Sirhan Sirhan, now serving a life sentence for the murder, did not act alone.
Art and Culture
An overview of how documentary films approach the subjects of culture and the arts.
An overview of how documentary films approach the subjects of culture and the arts.
Different is the New Normal - Movie Review - 2011
Teenager Ariel Small transforms his affliction of Tourette's syndrome into a personal mission to educate people about the neurological distorder that that causes him to have involuntary tics and other distressing symptoms.
Teenager Ariel Small transforms his affliction of Tourette's syndrome into a personal mission to educate people about the neurological distorder that that causes him to have involuntary tics and other distressing symptoms.
Arctic Tale Review
Arctic Tale is about how Nanu, a polar bear cub, and Seela, a seal pup, fight to survive global warming.
Arctic Tale is about how Nanu, a polar bear cub, and Seela, a seal pup, fight to survive global warming.
A Man Named Pearl Review
A Man Named Pearl is a documentary about self-taught topiary gardener Pearl Fryar who transformed his three and a half acre yard in Bishopville, South Carolina, into a wonderland worthy of Alice, and became a local hero by attracting tourism to his impoverished community and county.
A Man Named Pearl is a documentary about self-taught topiary gardener Pearl Fryar who transformed his three and a half acre yard in Bishopville, South Carolina, into a wonderland worthy of Alice, and became a local hero by attracting tourism to his impoverished community and county.
A Walk To Beautiful Review
'A Walk to Beautiful' follows five young Ethiopian women who suffer from obstetric fistula, as they struggle to get treatment that will cure them and allow them to reenter the communities that have ostracized them because of their condition--which causes them to continually leak urine.
'A Walk to Beautiful' follows five young Ethiopian women who suffer from obstetric fistula, as they struggle to get treatment that will cure them and allow them to reenter the communities that have ostracized them because of their condition--which causes them to continually leak urine.
Documentary Festivals: Global
A List of important international documentary film festivals in Europe, Asia and New Zealand
A List of important international documentary film festivals in Europe, Asia and New Zealand
Bigger Stronger Faster Review
Bigger, Stronger, Faster is Chris Bell's highly personal documentary following the filmmaker's own path as he struggles to find his place in his family and define his personal goals with regards to athletics and the use of steroids.
Bigger, Stronger, Faster is Chris Bell's highly personal documentary following the filmmaker's own path as he struggles to find his place in his family and define his personal goals with regards to athletics and the use of steroids.
HEY, BOO:
HEY BOO: Harper Lee and ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ is a biographical documentary about Nelle Harper Lee, author of the popular literary masterpiece 'To Kill A Mockingbird.' The film uses archival footage of Lee and clips from her novel's movie adaptation to present Lee's life and legacy.
HEY BOO: Harper Lee and ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ is a biographical documentary about Nelle Harper Lee, author of the popular literary masterpiece 'To Kill A Mockingbird.' The film uses archival footage of Lee and clips from her novel's movie adaptation to present Lee's life and legacy.
Born To Be Wild Review 2011
Born To Be Wild is thrilling and emotionally intense trip, via IMAX 3D, into the wilds of Borneo and Kenya, where two dedicated women, Birute Galdikas and Daphne Sheldrick, respectively, have each established an animal 'orphanage' to care for baby elephants and baby orangutans whose mothers have been killed, most often by poachers.
Born To Be Wild is thrilling and emotionally intense trip, via IMAX 3D, into the wilds of Borneo and Kenya, where two dedicated women, Birute Galdikas and Daphne Sheldrick, respectively, have each established an animal 'orphanage' to care for baby elephants and baby orangutans whose mothers have been killed, most often by poachers.
Martin Luther King Day - 2013
A list of documentaries for viewing on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
A list of documentaries for viewing on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Thunder Soul - Movie Review - 2011
Back inthe 1970s, Houston's Kashmere High School Band dazzled audiences with its unique musical style and performance flair. The band reunites in 2008 to pay tribute to their former music teacher and band leader, the legendary Conrad O. Johnson, Sr -- otherwise known as Prof. This inspiring documentary links the band's past and present achievements.
Back inthe 1970s, Houston's Kashmere High School Band dazzled audiences with its unique musical style and performance flair. The band reunites in 2008 to pay tribute to their former music teacher and band leader, the legendary Conrad O. Johnson, Sr -- otherwise known as Prof. This inspiring documentary links the band's past and present achievements.
Cinema Vérité
: French, meaning "film truth." A term applied to documentary films in which there is a truthful live
: French, meaning "film truth." A term applied to documentary films in which there is a truthful live
americathebeautiful
America's obsession with beauty is the subject of filmmaker Darryl Roberts investigative documentary, which includes interviews with celebrities and models, image makers, young girls who're impacted by America's unattainable beauty standards, victims of the beauty battle and advocates for women to accept themselves as they are.
America's obsession with beauty is the subject of filmmaker Darryl Roberts investigative documentary, which includes interviews with celebrities and models, image makers, young girls who're impacted by America's unattainable beauty standards, victims of the beauty battle and advocates for women to accept themselves as they are.
Who Killed The Electric Car?
In 'Who Killed the Electric Car?,' documentary filmmaker Chris Paine chronicles the recent conspiracy to prevent proliferation of a series of automobiles that ran quietly and efficiently on electricity.
In 'Who Killed the Electric Car?,' documentary filmmaker Chris Paine chronicles the recent conspiracy to prevent proliferation of a series of automobiles that ran quietly and efficiently on electricity.
My Neighbor My Killer
Anne Aghion's My Neighbor My Killer documents the mandated process of reconciliation in Rwanda, following the genocide of Tutsis by Hutus in 1994.
Anne Aghion's My Neighbor My Killer documents the mandated process of reconciliation in Rwanda, following the genocide of Tutsis by Hutus in 1994.
Mr. Untouchable
He was the ultimate Harlem gangster. The New York Times Magazine dubbed Leroy "Nicky" Barnes Mr. Untouchable
He was the ultimate Harlem gangster. The New York Times Magazine dubbed Leroy "Nicky" Barnes Mr. Untouchable
The 11th Hour Review
The 11th Hour, produced and narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, is a global warning that global warming will soon make our planet uninhabitable for human beings.
The 11th Hour, produced and narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, is a global warning that global warming will soon make our planet uninhabitable for human beings.
The Cove
Filmmaker Louis Psihoyos follows animal rights activist Richard O'Barry in this shocker of a documentary that effectively exposes the annual secret slaughter of thousands of dolphins by a greedy community of Japanese fishermen, supported by a complicit Japanese government and international whaling commission.
Filmmaker Louis Psihoyos follows animal rights activist Richard O'Barry in this shocker of a documentary that effectively exposes the annual secret slaughter of thousands of dolphins by a greedy community of Japanese fishermen, supported by a complicit Japanese government and international whaling commission.
rogerdonaldsoninterview
Director Roger Donaldson discusses reality and truth in filmmaking.
Director Roger Donaldson discusses reality and truth in filmmaking.
Chasing Madoff - Review
Harry Makopolos and his team of financial investigators blew the whistle on Bernie Madoff and his scandalous Ponzi scheme decades before Madoff was indicted, but the scathing reports he filed were ignored by economic regulators. Jeff Prosserman chronicles the Markopolos investigation, caching the entire affair in film noir style, with Markopolos as the film's leading man.
Harry Makopolos and his team of financial investigators blew the whistle on Bernie Madoff and his scandalous Ponzi scheme decades before Madoff was indicted, but the scathing reports he filed were ignored by economic regulators. Jeff Prosserman chronicles the Markopolos investigation, caching the entire affair in film noir style, with Markopolos as the film's leading man.
Film Noir
Film Noir is a term used to describe a particular genre of cinema.
Film Noir is a term used to describe a particular genre of cinema.
Movie Review of Jane's Journey
Famous for her study of chimpanzees in Tanzania, Dr. Jane Goodall brings her compelling message of environmental conservation and animal rights to audiences in this biodoc that presents her personal story from childhood in England to her first encounters with chimpanzees in Africa, and on to her formal studies at Cambridge, her two marriages, motherhood and her travels (300 days a year!) for personal appearances to educate and help the people of the world through her Roots and Shoots programs.
Famous for her study of chimpanzees in Tanzania, Dr. Jane Goodall brings her compelling message of environmental conservation and animal rights to audiences in this biodoc that presents her personal story from childhood in England to her first encounters with chimpanzees in Africa, and on to her formal studies at Cambridge, her two marriages, motherhood and her travels (300 days a year!) for personal appearances to educate and help the people of the world through her Roots and Shoots programs.
MoMA Presents POV 25th Anniversary Retrospective
MoMA Presents POV's 25th Anniversary Retrospective
MoMA Presents POV's 25th Anniversary Retrospective
Manhunt Review 2013
A documentary about events leading up to the demise of Osama bin Laden
A documentary about events leading up to the demise of Osama bin Laden
humanrightsfilmfest
Held in March in London, and in June in New York (at Lincoln Center for the Performing Art's Walter Reade Theater), the traveling Human Rights Watch International Film Festival screens documentaries about some of the world's most pressing social, political and economic issues, ranging from abuse of women and children, to the spread of HIV, to exploitation of workers around the world. This mission-oriented festival is one of the world's most dynamic and important documentary film showcases.
Held in March in London, and in June in New York (at Lincoln Center for the Performing Art's Walter Reade Theater), the traveling Human Rights Watch International Film Festival screens documentaries about some of the world's most pressing social, political and economic issues, ranging from abuse of women and children, to the spread of HIV, to exploitation of workers around the world. This mission-oriented festival is one of the world's most dynamic and important documentary film showcases.
Top Ten Documentaries of 2007
Top Ten Documentaries of 2007
Top Ten Documentaries of 2007
Oscars Shortlist for Documentary Features - 2013
Oscars Shortlist for Documentary Features - 2013
Oscars Shortlist for Documentary Features - 2013
compilation
A documentary film that is comprised entirely of archival footage.
A documentary film that is comprised entirely of archival footage.
Water Wars - Movie Review of Water Wars - 2009
By presenting an overview of recent flooding, drought, and other water-related disasters in Bangladesh, India and New Orleans, director Jim Burrough's 'Water Wars: When Drought, Flood and Greed Collide' presents a prescient look into the future of fresh water access and control, which many believe will be the cause for World War III.
By presenting an overview of recent flooding, drought, and other water-related disasters in Bangladesh, India and New Orleans, director Jim Burrough's 'Water Wars: When Drought, Flood and Greed Collide' presents a prescient look into the future of fresh water access and control, which many believe will be the cause for World War III.
Project Nim Review
In Project Nim, filmmaker James Marsh presents the story of Nim, a baby chimpanzee who was taken from his birth mother and raised as a human child. Nim was taught sign language and used it to communicate with his human 'family.' But, in the end, his species-specific nature and behavior made him an outcast, and he was institutionalized in a facility that experimented on animals.
In Project Nim, filmmaker James Marsh presents the story of Nim, a baby chimpanzee who was taken from his birth mother and raised as a human child. Nim was taught sign language and used it to communicate with his human 'family.' But, in the end, his species-specific nature and behavior made him an outcast, and he was institutionalized in a facility that experimented on animals.
Business of Being Born Review
In The Business of Being Born, director Abby Epstein and producer Ricki Lake focus our attention on the issue of childbearing practices in the United States in much the same way Michael Moore highlighted the American health care system in Sicko. Both Epstein and Lake play dramatic roles in investigating the way in which the medical establishement deals with birthing and showing midwifery as a viable alternative for women who wish to avoid invasive procedures.
In The Business of Being Born, director Abby Epstein and producer Ricki Lake focus our attention on the issue of childbearing practices in the United States in much the same way Michael Moore highlighted the American health care system in Sicko. Both Epstein and Lake play dramatic roles in investigating the way in which the medical establishement deals with birthing and showing midwifery as a viable alternative for women who wish to avoid invasive procedures.
We Are Legion - Movie Review - 2012
Filmmaker Brian Knappenberger chronicles the evolution of the group of hacktivists known as 'Anonymous.'
Filmmaker Brian Knappenberger chronicles the evolution of the group of hacktivists known as 'Anonymous.'
Michael Apted
Documentary Filmmaker Michael Apted has worked on The Up Series since 1964, following the lives of fourteen British citizens to chronicle their changing perspectives and expectations.
Documentary Filmmaker Michael Apted has worked on The Up Series since 1964, following the lives of fourteen British citizens to chronicle their changing perspectives and expectations.
Rise Up
Rise Up follows three aspiring young reggae artists as they strive to establish successful careers. The film takes you into their homes in Kingston, and introduces you to some of Jamaica's leading cultural commentators and reggae's top artists.
Rise Up follows three aspiring young reggae artists as they strive to establish successful careers. The film takes you into their homes in Kingston, and introduces you to some of Jamaica's leading cultural commentators and reggae's top artists.
Marathon Boy - Movie Review - 2011
Filmmaker Gemma Atwal follows a four-year-old boy in India as he become a well-known marathon runner and local hero.
Filmmaker Gemma Atwal follows a four-year-old boy in India as he become a well-known marathon runner and local hero.
Tribeca Film Fund Doc Grants 2012
An annotated list of 2012 Tribeca Film Fund grants to documentary filmmakers and their projects.
An annotated list of 2012 Tribeca Film Fund grants to documentary filmmakers and their projects.
Where Soldiers Come From - Movie Review - 2011
Filmmaker Heather Courtney follows the four year military sojourn of a group of teenage high school buddies who join the National Guard, are deployed to Afghanistan, and return to their hometown in rural Michigan to reenter civilian life.
Filmmaker Heather Courtney follows the four year military sojourn of a group of teenage high school buddies who join the National Guard, are deployed to Afghanistan, and return to their hometown in rural Michigan to reenter civilian life.
docoffshoots
Not all films based on true stories are truthful. Some documentary filmmakers use narrative techniques--such as dramatic editing--to sway their audiences, while narrative directors may use documentary elements--archival footage, for example--to convince audience of the credibility of their story. Read here about crossover styles.
Not all films based on true stories are truthful. Some documentary filmmakers use narrative techniques--such as dramatic editing--to sway their audiences, while narrative directors may use documentary elements--archival footage, for example--to convince audience of the credibility of their story. Read here about crossover styles.
Mother's Day Documentaries
Mother's Day comes once a year, but we can celebrate motherhood every day by honoring the creativity, strength and perseverence of remarkable women. This is a list of documentaries about great women who have nurtured, inspired and enriched the lives of others.
Mother's Day comes once a year, but we can celebrate motherhood every day by honoring the creativity, strength and perseverence of remarkable women. This is a list of documentaries about great women who have nurtured, inspired and enriched the lives of others.
Family Documentaries
These documentaries are great to watch with your family when you gather the clan for special occasions. Let this list of entertaining and inspirational documentaries be your guide to films that will delight loved ones of all ages.
These documentaries are great to watch with your family when you gather the clan for special occasions. Let this list of entertaining and inspirational documentaries be your guide to films that will delight loved ones of all ages.
Capitalism A Love Story
Filmmaker Michael Moore investigates and comments on the current economic crisis.
Filmmaker Michael Moore investigates and comments on the current economic crisis.
Summer Documentaries
Recommended for summer viewing, these documentaries will entertain you with cinematic adventures around the globe while informing you about troubling global realities and suggesting things you can do to help make them better.
Recommended for summer viewing, these documentaries will entertain you with cinematic adventures around the globe while informing you about troubling global realities and suggesting things you can do to help make them better.
Investing in Documentaries
Find out how you can participate in the making of a documentary film by becoming an investor in the project of your choice. You can support a film that's in its initial development phase, one that's in progress or one that needs funds for completion or distribution. Here's a ten step plan.
Find out how you can participate in the making of a documentary film by becoming an investor in the project of your choice. You can support a film that's in its initial development phase, one that's in progress or one that needs funds for completion or distribution. Here's a ten step plan.
Best Documentaries of 2009
A list of the best documentary films of 2009
A list of the best documentary films of 2009
IDFA
IDFA, the acronym for the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam, is one of the the world's largest and arguably most prestigious film festivals featuring documentaries exclusively. It takes place in November of each year, in Amsterdam.
IDFA, the acronym for the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam, is one of the the world's largest and arguably most prestigious film festivals featuring documentaries exclusively. It takes place in November of each year, in Amsterdam.
George Harrison Material World -
Martin Scorsese directed this comprehensive biographical documentary and tribute to George Harrison.
Martin Scorsese directed this comprehensive biographical documentary and tribute to George Harrison.
masked
An interview in which the filmmaker as interviewer is both off-camera and unheard.
An interview in which the filmmaker as interviewer is both off-camera and unheard.
King Corn Review 2007
King Corn, Aaron Woolf's documentary, investigates the prevalence of corn in the American diet and its effect.
King Corn, Aaron Woolf's documentary, investigates the prevalence of corn in the American diet and its effect.
Unmade in China Review
American narrative filmmaker Gil Kofman makes a documentary about his job as a movie director for hire, making the first thriller produced in China.
American narrative filmmaker Gil Kofman makes a documentary about his job as a movie director for hire, making the first thriller produced in China.
Man On Wire
Man On Wire is a documentary film about the 'artistic crime of the century,' when tightrope walker Philippe Petit walked between the World Trace Center towers during the summer of 1974.
Man On Wire is a documentary film about the 'artistic crime of the century,' when tightrope walker Philippe Petit walked between the World Trace Center towers during the summer of 1974.
Documentaries About Religion
A list of dopcumentaries about religion, religious topics, ethics and social mores.
A list of dopcumentaries about religion, religious topics, ethics and social mores.
Garbage Dreams
A documentary film about the Zaballeen, a community of Egyptian Coptic Christians who make their living by collecting a recycling Cairo's garbage.
A documentary film about the Zaballeen, a community of Egyptian Coptic Christians who make their living by collecting a recycling Cairo's garbage.
New Oscars Qualifying rules 2013
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is putting new qualifying rules for documentary film submissions for consideration for the 2013 Oscars.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is putting new qualifying rules for documentary film submissions for consideration for the 2013 Oscars.
Laurent Cantet
French filmmaker Laurent Cantet deftly bridges the narrative and documentary genres in “The Class,” recently nominated for this year’s Best Foreign Language Film Oscar.
French filmmaker Laurent Cantet deftly bridges the narrative and documentary genres in “The Class,” recently nominated for this year’s Best Foreign Language Film Oscar.
Bomb It 2007
Documentary filmmaker Jon Reiss travels around the world looking at grafitti art and the artists who risk censure, arrest and their lives to continue to decorate public property with what some call freely expressed and colorful art work and others call vandalism.
Documentary filmmaker Jon Reiss travels around the world looking at grafitti art and the artists who risk censure, arrest and their lives to continue to decorate public property with what some call freely expressed and colorful art work and others call vandalism.