documentary Archives

January 21, 2022

Sundance 2022: Nothing Compares examines Sinead O’Connor’s legacy

Kathryn Ferguson presents the fiery singer as bruised and battered, but not unbowed.

January 15, 2022

Who We Are is an expansive yet intimate look at uniquely American horrors

This documentary is no easy watch, but it does prove to be a stirring and necessary one.

December 20, 2021

“When you’re good at something, time disappears”: Composer Uno Helmersson on Flee

The Swedish composer and instrumentalist talks about giving voice to things left unsaid in NEON's acclaimed animated documentary.

November 30, 2021

Writing With Fire thoughtfully spotlights the journalists of India’s only women-run newspaper

It's a compelling documentary that engages its subjects with the same care they bring to their own reporting.

November 24, 2021

Clerk. is a slight but charming look back at Kevin Smith’s career

This look at Smith’s filmmaking trajectory doesn’t delve deep, but it certainly isn’t a Cop Out either.

November 18, 2021

Procession is a compelling but uneven look at the long, hard road to healing

Robert Greene's documentary centers the pain of six men haunted by child sex abuse, but struggles to see past their trauma.

November 15, 2021

“Once Upon a Time In Uganda” shows off Wakaliwood’s delirious DIY filmmaking

Cathryne Czubek & Hugo Perez's endearing doc about Ugandan filmmaking group Wakaliwood is both accessible and specific.

November 9, 2021

Mayor Pete favors the personal over the political

Jesse Moss's documentary offers more insight into the man than his policies.

November 7, 2021

A Cop Movie walks the blurred line between policing and performance

Alonso Ruizopalacios' incredible documentary flits effortlessly between narrative and fiction, attacking the corruption of law enforcement from multiple angles.