documentary

BIRTHRIGHT: A WAR STORY: The War On Women's Health
BIRTHRIGHT: A WAR STORY: The War On Women’s Health

Birthright: A War Story is a powerful study of the limits on a woman’s reproductive health, ranging from abortion to lesser-discussed issues.

BETWEEN THE SHADES: Exploring The "Shades" Between Gay & Straight
BETWEEN THE SHADES: Exploring The “Shades” Between Gay & Straight

A deeply touching film about sexuality, Between The Shades opens the door to seeing LGBTQ+ people as exactly what they are. Human.

WHITNEY: CAN I BE ME: The Crisis Of Pop Star Identity
WHITNEY: CAN I BE ME: The Crisis Of Pop Star Identity

Whitney: Can I Be Me focuses more on the context and hidden traumas of Whitney’s life than the music itself, but that’s no bad thing.

GOOD FORTUNE: One-Sided Yet Heart-Warming
GOOD FORTUNE: One-Sided Yet Heart-Warming

Good Fortune tells the rags to riches story of billionaire John Paul DeJoria, and how he dedicates his time and funds to good causes.

LONG STRANGE TRIP: The Grateful Dead In The Exploding Moment
LONG STRANGE TRIP: The Grateful Dead In The Exploding Moment

Amir Bar-Lev’s devotion for the Grateful Dead is a clear, but his skill makes Long Strange Trip a movie that even non-believers can appreciate.

I AM JANE DOE: Remarkable Story, Flawed Film
I AM JANE DOE: Remarkable Story, Flawed Film

While I Am Jane Doe suffers from some questionable editing and music choices, it is a significant film that deserves global recognition.

I AM HEATH LEDGER: An Intimate Look At the Actor Through His Own Eyes
I AM HEATH LEDGER: An Intimate Look At the Actor Through His Own Eyes

I Am Heath Ledger is a deeply intimate look at the late actor, but fails to ask important questions about the man behind the mask.

THE REAGAN SHOW: A Fascinating, Timely Conceit
THE REAGAN SHOW: A Fascinating, Timely Conceit

Documentary distributors Dogwoof continue their hot streak with this fascinating inside look at Ronald Reagan’s presidency.

Interview With Delila Vallot, Director Of MIGHTY GROUND
Homelessness Is A Complicated Issue – Interview With Delila Vallot, Director Of MIGHTY GROUND

Manon de Reeper spoke with MIGHTY GROUND director Delila Vallot about homelessness in Los Angeles and the portrayal of the issue in her film.

HEARING IS BELIEVING: The Story Of A Blind Teenage Musician
HEARING IS BELIEVING: The Story Of A Blind Teenage Musician

It may not be one of the most technically efficient documentaries ever made, but Hearing is Believing is certainly one of the most heartfelt.

Restless Creature
RESTLESS CREATURE: “If I Don’t Dance, I’d Rather Die.”

In Restless Creature, we follow nearly three decades of Wendy Whelan’s career as a ballerina with the New York City Ballet.

SCORE: A FILM MUSIC DOCUMENTARY Trailer
Interview With Matt Schrader On The Making Of SCORE: A FILM MUSIC DOCUMENTARY

We had the chance to speak with director Matt Schrader about the making of his upcoming documentary Score: A Film Music Documentary, a film any film nerd should see.

Interview With Matt Schrader On The Making Of SCORE: A FILM MUSIC DOCUMENTARY
SCORE: A FILM MUSIC DOCUMENTARY: An Immersive Glimpse Behind The Curtain

Using archival footage and interviews, Score: A Film Music Documentary is an inspired look at one of the most elusive art forms today.

NIGHT SCHOOL: A Documentary That Succeeds Despite Itself
NIGHT SCHOOL: A Documentary That Succeeds Despite Itself

Andrew Cohn’s documentary Night School tells a largely positive story about American poverty, but depends too much on its captivating subjects.

ON A KNIFE EDGE: An Intimate Insight Into Overwhelming Injustice
ON A KNIFE EDGE: An Intimate Insight Into Overwhelming Injustice

While it doesn’t address the female role, On A Knife Edge is a deep insight into the life of the Native American, that is sure to enlighten.