The New York Times – Film:
Leslie Iwerks’s documentary is a captivating look at the creative and logistical challenges of building a beloved theme park on California farmland.
Author: Sheri Linden
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‘Cutting Through Rocks’ Review: The Only Way Out
The New York Times – Film:
A documentary about Sara Shahverdi, the first woman elected to the council of her village in Iran, is propelled by her no-nonsense resourcefulness.
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‘Soul on Fire’ Review: After Near Death, Rebuilding a Life
The New York Times – Film:
This adaptation of an autobiographical book by John O’Leary manages to be affecting despite its overly sentimental moments.
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‘The Librarians’ Review: What Should Children Read?
The New York Times – Film:
Nine librarians are profiled in Kim A. Snyder’s gripping documentary about censorship in public schools.
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‘Vice Is Broke’ Review: The Rise and Crash of a Fleeting Empire
The New York Times – Film:
This documentary by Eddie Huang is an angry but loving lament about the Montreal zine that became a billion-dollar empire before hurtling toward bankruptcy.