documentary

LOSING SIGHT OF SHORE: An Inspiring Journey

Losing Sight of Shore is an inspiring and empowering documentary about four women who crossed the Pacific Ocean in a rowboat.

CASTING JONBENET: Memory As Context
CASTING JONBENET: Memory As Context

A documentary about the famous murder case, Casting JonBenet combines interviews with reenacted footage in an unconventionally effective way.

HAROLD AND LILLIAN: A HOLLYWOOD LOVE STORY: Hollywood's Hidden Heroes
HAROLD AND LILLIAN: A HOLLYWOOD LOVE STORY: Hollywood’s Hidden Heroes

Harold And Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story is a beautiful tribute to two unsung heroes of the film industry and their decades spanning relationship.

Tribeca Film Festival: Oppression, Fear and Freedom Dominate in DISOBEDIENCE, LEMONADE, THE GIRL AND THE PICTURE and NICE
Tribeca Film Festival Day 2 Round-Up

Stephanie Archer reports on her second day at the Tribeca Film Festival 2017!

ART OF COURAGE: Creative Activism For All
ART OF COURAGE: Creative Activism For All

After the Paris terrorist attacks, two aerial artists worked tirelessly to spread a message of hope. This short film, Art Of Courage, details their story.

San Francisco International Film Festival Week 2 Roundup
San Francisco International Film Festival Week 2 Roundup

For week two of the San Francisco International Film Fest, our writer Arlin Golden documented the films he was able to see and experience.

THE EAGLE HUNTRESS: A Beautiful Story, But Is It A Great Documentary?
THE EAGLE HUNTRESS: A Beautiful Story, But Is It A Great Documentary?

Otto Bell’s documentary The Eagle Huntress is empowering – even if it does frequently feel staged or exaggerated for dramatic effect.

Jacob Burns Film Center: A Hub For Rising Documentarians From Middle East & North Africa
Jacob Burns Film Center: A Hub For Rising Documentarians From Middle East & North Africa

Since its creation, the Jacob Burns Film Center has curated timely, poignant series aimed to enlighten and uplift its audiences. The theater, located in Westchester County, NY, is always one step ahead of the curve. Coming up this month is another exciting exhibit, entitled Greenhouse.

San Francisco International Film Festival Week 1 Round-Up
San Francisco International Film Festival Week 1 Round-Up

Arlin Golden attended the San Francisco International Film Festival and discusses the documentaries he’s seen, Nobody Speak, The Force and more.

THE OTHER RIPKEN: An Accidental Hero
THE OTHER RIPKEN: An Accidental Hero

The Other Ripken is a short but sweet documentary about Billy Ripken, a little-known baseball player who played for the Baltimore Orioles.

ROBERT KLEIN STILL CAN'T STOP HIS LEG: A Likeable Film About A Likeable Man
ROBERT KLEIN STILL CAN’T STOP HIS LEG: A Likeable Film About A Likeable Man

Robert Klein Still Can’t Stop His Leg is a loving insight into the world of influential but sadly unknown stand-up comedian Robert Klein.

FANTASSUT: The Human Face of War
FANTASSÚT: The Human Face Of War

Fantassút, a short documentary about the largest refugee camp in Europe, is a surprisingly beautiful depiction of real people who lived through hellish conditions.

GOD KNOWS WHERE I AM: A Sad Tale, Told With Sensitivity
GOD KNOWS WHERE I AM: A Sad Tale, Told With Sensitivity

God Knows Where I Am lacks the necessary energy, yet successfully tackles the issues of freedom and the unnecessary loss of life.

THE FREEDOM TO MARRY: Love Conquers Fear
THE FREEDOM TO MARRY: Love Conquers Fear

The Freedom to Marry is a compelling, expertly-made documentary about the landmark case that finally provided everyone the right to marriage.

CRIES FROM SYRIA: Hope Amidst The Wreckage
CRIES FROM SYRIA: Hope Amidst The Wreckage

Cries from Syria comes from the perspective of those standing in opposition to Assad, and serves as a tribute to Syria’s children.