The New York Times – Film:
The jam-packed documentary “Bella!” hustles to chronicle the pioneering political career of the New York congresswoman Bella Abzug.
Author: Nicolas Rapold
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‘Charm Circle’ Review: Welcome to Queens
The New York Times – Film:
In this tender and funny documentary, Nira Burstein films her parents in their house in Queens without making excuses about their unsettled lives.
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‘Black Ice’ Review: A Troubled Hockey History
The New York Times – Film:
The Canadian filmmaker Hubert Davis amplifies the voices of hockey players of color and reveals the sport’s lesser-known pioneers in this smart, sensitive documentary.
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Tubi Is Streaming Thrilling Films by New Black Directors for Free
The New York Times – Film:
In genre films like “Cinnamon” and “Murder City,” new voices are delivering genuine thrills with a loose energy and a generous sense of drama.
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‘Umberto Eco’ Review: Remembering a Literary Explorer
The New York Times – Film:
A new documentary delves into the infectious curiosity and passions of the Italian scholar and author of “The Name of the Rose.”
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‘Casa Susanna’ Documentary Revisits Haven for Cross-Dressing
The New York Times – Film:
The documentary “Casa Susanna” explores the Catskills boardinghouse community that allowed denizens to express their identity when that was taboo.
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Why ‘Freaks’ Is a Milestone for Disability Representation
The New York Times – Film:
Though it has detractors, scholars and advocates have largely embraced this film for the way it shows people just living their lives while disabled.
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‘2023 Sundance Film Festival Short Films’ Review: Small Bites’
The New York Times – Film:
From animated partygoers to real families embracing a name, this basket of goodies includes seven titles, among them comedy, tragedy and documentary.