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Secrets of HillsongS
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May 20, 2023

Secrets of Hillsong paints the trendy church in a sinister light

The FX series illustrates the dark side of attempting to mix religion with clout chasing.
Judy Blume ForeverJ
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April 21, 2023

Judy Blume Forever is a long-overdue celebration of the beloved author

Davina Pardo & Leah Wolchok direct a loving look at the creator of the sacred texts for Gen X girls
The World is Not My OwnS
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April 1, 2023

SXSW 2023 Roundup: The World is Not My Own, The Ordinaries & more

Our final SXSW 2023 dispatch features a diverse selection of documentaries and features focusing on the search for a sense of place in a chaotic world.
You Can Call Me Bill (SXSW)S
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March 23, 2023

SXSW 2023: You Can Call Me Bill, Hung Up on A Dream, Going Varsity in Mariachi, & Angel Applicant

A quartet of docs investigate how art affects its creators and its audience.
SXSW 2023: Confessions of a Good Samaritan Penny Lane Documentary ReviewS
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March 12, 2023

SXSW 2023: Highlights from the Documentary Spotlight Program

Kidney transplants, Satanism, representation, and more come to a head in the festival's documentary slate.
A Disturbance in the ForceS
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March 12, 2023

SXSW: A Disturbance in the Force documents a pop culture disaster

Jeremy Coon & Steve Kozak direct an affectionate look at the legendarily cringe-worthy Star Wars Holiday Special.
Love Dump (Slamdance Channel)S
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February 19, 2023

Slamdance 2023 Round Up

Taking a look at Park City's more indie-minded festival's offerings.
20 Days in MariupolS
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February 7, 2023

Sundance 2023: 20 Days in Mariupol, Bad Press, Twice Colonized & Against the Tide

This year's documentary category covered everything from Ukraine to freedom of the press to the dwindling fishing industry.
Little Richard: I Am EverythingS
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February 5, 2023

Sundance 2023: Little Richard: I Am Everything, Squaring the Circle, The Disappearance of Shere Hite

Three of the festival’s docs explore critical figures in art and academia—to varying results. These days, celebrity-based documentaries, especially the ones that eventually find a..
Kim's Video Featured (Sundance Institute)S
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January 26, 2023

Sundance 2023: Kim’s Video

The documentary stumbles when it stops relying on the facts in favor of flights of fancy.