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documentaries

jennifer lopez in halftime

‘Halftime’ is a fascinating but conventional view as Jennifer Lopez takes on 2 career highlights

She pulls back the curtain during a rather momentous few months in her life.

On Jun 17, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

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members of the jane collective

‘The Janes’ is a look into the past—but its mind is on the future

The organization worked in secret and performed more than 11,000 abortions before Roe v. Wade.

On Jun 9, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

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What is a Woman logo on black laptop with black broken lock over logo (l) Matt Walsh talking (r)

Did the Daily Wire actually get hit with a DDoS attack during the launch of its transphobic new documentary?

Some people are skeptical.

On Jun 3, 2022 by Claire Goforth

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alexei navalny in navalny

‘Navalny’ is a tense watch that has the feel of a thriller

The Russian opposition leader is front and center.

On May 26, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

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SXSW: ‘Diamond Hands: The Legend of WallStreetBets’ shatters Reddit bro stereotypes

The film is organized chaos, spoken in the voice of the internet.

On Mar 16, 2022 by Grace Stanley

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Matt Walsh

A fake company duping trans people into joining a documentary appears to be the work of the Daily Wire’s Matt Walsh

The Gender Unity Project may not be what it seems.

On Feb 8, 2022 by Claire Goforth

IRL Tech
lucille ball (left) and desi arnaz (right) in lucy and desi

‘Lucy and Desi’ is a conventional and intimate look at one of TV’s most famous couples

Amy Poehler's documentary puts the spotlight on Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz as individuals.

On Jan 24, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

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jonas poher rasmussen and amin in flee

This week in streaming: A Q&A with the director of ‘Flee’

Plus: A review of 'A Castle for Christmas.'

On Dec 8, 2021 by Michelle Jaworski

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animated man with left hand behind his head

‘Flee’ pushes the boundaries of animation to recount one refugee’s journey

The medium was partly a necessity.

On Dec 7, 2021 by Michelle Jaworski

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lou reed in the velvet underground

Apple TV+ documentary ‘The Velvet Underground’ is a trippy entryway into an influential band

Todd Haynes' documentary explores its ties with Andy Warhol.

On Oct 15, 2021 by Michelle Jaworski

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pauli murray sitting down and writing

‘My Name is Pauli Murray’ takes you through the life of a trailblazer

It's a fascinating looking into one person's life.

On Oct 12, 2021 by Michelle Jaworski

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anthony bourdain

‘I hate it’: Documentary uses A.I. to recreate Anthony Bourdain’s voice, sparking outrage

'This tells you all you need to know about the ethics of the people behind this project.'

On Jul 16, 2021 by Kahron Spearman

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anthony bourdain in roadrunner

‘Roadrunner’ provides an intimate view of Anthony Bourdain’s life

Morgan Neville's documentary pulls back the curtain.

On Jul 16, 2021 by Michelle Jaworski

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sly stone at harlem culture festival

‘Summer of Soul’ puts an overdue spotlight on a music festival lost to time

It took over 50 years for the footage to finally see the light of day.

On Jul 3, 2021 by Michelle Jaworski

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russell (left) and ron mael holding window panes

‘The Sparks Brothers’ shines an overdue light on the influential band

Edgar Wright chronicles just how Sparks became your favorite band's favorite band.

On Jun 19, 2021 by Michelle Jaworski

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