documentary

JAY MYSELF Director Stephen Wilkes Dives Into The Art Of Portraying A Collection Of Time And Space
JAY MYSELF Director Stephen Wilkes Dives Into The Art Of Portraying A Collection Of Time And Space

Film Inquiry had the pleasure of speaking with Stephen Wilkes, director of Jay Myself, an ode to the life and career of his mentor, photographer and artist Jay Maisel.

ALWAYS IN SEASON: Searching For Truth
ALWAYS IN SEASON: Searching For Truth

Although uneven, Always in Season is hugely effective in raising awareness and provoking discussion around racial injustice.

H IS FOR HARRY: In Search of A Ladder
H IS FOR HARRY: In Search of A Ladder

The inspirational story of a teacher reaching his or her students to help them succeed…

LIAM: AS IT WAS: Middle of the Road Doc that Never Quite Sparks Into Life
LIAM GALLAGHER: AS IT WAS: Middle Of The Road Doc That Never Quite Sparks Into Life

Much like Gallagher himself these days, Liam: As it Was is a tided up version of the rock-and-roll star’s story.

IN THE SHADOW OF THE TOWERS: STUYVESANT HIGH ON 9/11: The Children of September 11th Speak
IN THE SHADOW OF THE TOWERS: STUYVESANT HIGH ON 9/11: The Children Of September 11th Speak

Amy Schatz’s “In the Shadow of the Towers: Stuyvesant HIgh on 9/11” recounts the harrowing day through the eyes of high school students who saw it happen first hand.

CinéfestOZ Film Festival 2019: SUPER WHALE HIGHWAYCinéfestOZ Film Festival 2019: SUPER WHALE HIGHWAY
CinéfestOZ Film Festival 2019: WHALE SUPER HIGHWAY

Thoughtfully composed and steadily educational, Super Whale Highway’s reflection on the domestic duties of the humpback whale is a trip worth taking.

OFFSIDE: A Glimpse Of The Gritty World Of Women's Soccer
OFFSIDE: A Glimpse Of The Gritty World Of Women’s Soccer

In the aftermath of the 2019 Women’s World Cup, women’s soccer has had a brighter…

LAST CHANCE U: Tug of Wars
LAST CHANCE U Season 4: Tug Of Wars

In Season 4, Last Chance U is forced for the first time to confront its decision to center the coach as the premier personality of the show.

ONE CHILD NATION: Documentary Filmmaking At Its Most Effective
ONE CHILD NATION: Documentary Filmmaking At Its Most Effective

One Child Nation is, without doubt, a criticism on blind acceptance of nationalism. In this way, it is an incredibly timely piece that absolutely must be seen.

UNMASKING JIHADI JOHN: Botched Exploration Of Radicalization
UNMASKING JIHADI JOHN: Botched Exploration Of Radicalization

Although an interesting snapshot of a mysterious figure, Unmasking Jihadi John lacks enough insight into either Emwazi or ISIS to make it a comprehensive guide on either topic.

AMERICAN FACTORY: Far From Home
AMERICAN FACTORY: Far From Home

American Factory excellently conveys the complexities of a culture clash, and is an insightful illumination of globalization.

JAWLINE: A Harrowing Look Into Social Media Stardom
JAWLINE: A Harrowing Look Into Social Media Stardom

Jawline is an honest and nuanced look at social media stardom and what it’s doing for young millennials and Generation Z.

ALTERNATE ENDINGS: An Honoring Look At End-Of-Life Alternatives
ALTERNATE ENDINGS: An Honoring Look At End-Of-Life Alternatives

Documenting the universal process of death is no easy task, but Alternate Endings find the perfect balance between exploration, education, and empathy.

COLD CASE HAMMARSKJÖLD: Blurring The Line Between Conspiracy & Journalism
COLD CASE HAMMARSKJÖLD: Blurring The Line Between Conspiracy & Journalism

Cold Case Hammarskjöld is entertaining, even if it’s not the bombshell documentary we expected.

ILLUMINATED: Johnny Royal’s New Documentary Seeks To Illuminate The Illuminati

The new documentary Illuminated: The True Story of the Illuminati explores the elusive group. We spoke with director and freemason Johnny Royal.