The New York Times – Film:
Cameras captured the director and his crew at work and at odds, as well as his fraught dynamic with cast member Shia LaBeouf.
Category: Documentary Films and Programs
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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.
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A Sly Stone Primer: 15 Songs (and More) From a Musical Visionary
The New York Times – Music:
The Sly & the Family Stone leader is the subject of a new documentary directed by Questlove. Here’s what to know about his brilliant career and crushing addiction.
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What an Instagram Reel Has in Common With a 4-Hour Documentary
The New York Times – Film:
Humans love to watch other humans, whether it’s movies by Frederick Wiseman or vertical videos on your phone. In a way, we’re all documentarians.
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‘Paint Me a Road Out of Here’: Faith Ringgold’s Gift to Prisoners
The New York Times – Film:
In this documentary, the artist depicts what a more just and beautiful world might look like.
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2025 Sundance Film Festival: A Neo-Western Starring Josh O’Connor and More
The New York Times – Film:
As it searches for a new home beyond Park City, Utah, the film festival showcases a neo-western, a promising comedic debut and two unsettling documentaries.
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‘No Other Land’ Documentary Is an Eye-Opener on West Bank
The New York Times – Film:
A team of Palestinian and Israeli directors take a daring approach to the subject. But the Oscar-nominated film could not find a U.S. distributor.
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Three Great Documentaries to Stream
The New York Times – Film:
This month’s films include portraits of the actress Jean Seberg and the director David Lynch, plus one of the year’s Oscar nominees.