Tag: documentary

Paul T. Goldman (Peacock)P
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December 28, 2022

Paul T. Goldman offers quite the tale, true or otherwise

The Peacock true crime/behind the scenes/comedy of discomfort compels and repels, frequently in equal measure.
To The End (Roadside Attractions)T
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December 9, 2022

To The End is only the beginning of an ambitious, hopeful journey

The new documentary from Rachel Lears follows four leaders as they build movements to change the narrative of climate change.
Shaq (HBO)S
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November 30, 2022

Shaq goes one-on-one with the Hall of Famer

The four-part self-serving but personal documentary covers O’Neal’s larger-than-life personality, his climb to being the best center in the NBA, and life after basketball.
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November 17, 2022

Bad Axe is a brilliant, humanistic portrait of an immigrant family weathering COVID and the Trump era

David Siev's love letter to his family is a heartwarming and empathetic look at the twin horrors of Trump-era racism and the stressors of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Master of LightM
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November 16, 2022

Master of Light paints a portrait of a little known artist

Rosa Ruth Boesten directs a moving documentary about George Anthony Morton, who paints his way through a troubled mind & past.
CIFF (One Fine Morning)C
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October 26, 2022

CIFF Roundup: My Policeman, Causeway & more

A documentary about a legendary photographer/activist, Harry Styles in another leading role, & other films featured at this year's Chicago International Film Festival.
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October 19, 2022

After The Vow Part II, take a deeper dive into the eerie world of cults

If Keith Raniere and the story of NXIVM didn’t creep you out enough, give some of these cult related documentaries a try.
Sidney (Apple TV+)S
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September 28, 2022

Sidney is an imperfect, smoothed-over chronicle of Sidney Poitier’s life

Apple TV+'s new doc about the Black film legend is content to glide over his glossy surfaces, refusing to dig under the man's skin.
Good Night OppyT
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September 28, 2022

TIFF 2022: Good Night Oppy can’t match its fascinating subjects

The story of Opportunity and Spirit—the long-lived Mars rovers—is fascinating, but a new doc forgoes focus on the mission for feeling to its detriment.
My Imaginary CountryT
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September 21, 2022

TIFF 2022: My Imaginary Country offers hope in chaos

Patricio Guzman directs the rare political documentary that leaves viewers with a bit of optimism.