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In this month’s picks, Sydney Pollack on Frank Gehry, Rob Reiner on Albert Brooks and Mike Figgis on Francis Ford Coppola.
Category: Documentary Films and Programs
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Robert Nakamura, ‘Godfather’ of Asian American Film, Dies at 88
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In his work, he often returned to Manzanar, the camp in which he and his family, along with thousands of other people of Japanese descent, were interned during World War II.
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Taylor Swift Caps Her Eras Tour Era
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Seven takeaways from the final episodes of “The End of an Era,” the Disney+ series exploring her globe-trotting concert extravaganza.
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6 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
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Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.
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‘Breakdown: 1975’ Remembers the Cinematic Voices of an Era
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This documentary could be better, but it offers a helpful lesson for film fans new to the movies of that decade.
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‘Cover-Up’ Review: Seymour Hersh, Scoops and Power
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In their documentary, Laura Poitras (“Citzenfour”) and Mark Obenhaus trace the career highs and lows of the famed investigative journalist.
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‘Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately?’ Review: Becoming Big Stars
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The band became a major success in 1993 with the hit “Mr. Jones.” Since then, the group has done its best to keep rock music alive.
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Christine Choy, Documentarian of Asian American Life, Dies at 76
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Her film “Who Killed Vincent Chin?” earned an Oscar nomination in 1988 and was inducted into the National Film Registry for its cultural significance.
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‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ Review: When Help Won’t Arrive
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Kaouther Ben Hania’s dramatized feature about a Palestinian girl who is killed in Gaza City is both powerfully direct and purposefully removed.