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Jesus RevolutionJ
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February 22, 2023

Jesus Revolution turns spiritual rapture into a chore

The latest faith-based film looks & sounds great, but has the dramatic weight of a Time-Life music infomercial.
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.
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.
Dreaming Walls: Inside the Chelsea HotelD
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July 11, 2022

Dreaming Walls is a melancholy look at the last days of the famed Hotel Chelsea

While lacking in any real historical background on the New York City bohemian mecca, Amelie Van Elmbt & Maya Duverdier’s documentary bids a sober farewell to the era of the starving artist.
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June 30, 2022

The beauty of the Fire of Love

Sara Dosa’s documentary about two volcanologists in love will have you falling in love with her film. NOW STREAMING: Powered by JustWatch v Katia Conrad..
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May 16, 2022

George Carlin’s American Dream is a bittersweet look at the comic legend

HBO presents a detailed, unexpectedly moving documentary on the life & times of George Carlin, comedian, wordsmith, & cynical optimist
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April 25, 2022

We Own This City paints chilling portrait of police run amok

Simon and Pelecanos' return to Baltimore is a clear-eyed look at pervasive police corruption.
Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall OffT
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April 8, 2022

Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off treats its subject as a bruised enigma

Various talking heads have more to say about the legendary skateboarder than he does in Sam Jones’ otherwise well-made documentary
Diamond HandsS
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March 17, 2022

SXSW 2022: Diamond Hands isn’t rich with insight, but flush in entertainment

The GameStonks debacle is competently, but not distinctively, chronicled in this documentary
nothing comparesS
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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.