The New York Times – Film:
“Wild Inside” starts off with the director Penny Lane’s characteristic curiosity and winds up being a collective tribute to a bird and his city.
Category: Documentary Films and Programs
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Three Great Documentaries to Stream
The New York Times – Film:
In this month’s picks, a portrait of a jazz musician, a French archival family film and an Alabama prison exposé using footage from inmates.
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‘Wham! 10 Days in China’ Review: Pop Music History With a Secret Goal
The New York Times – Film:
The British pop duo Wham! was the first Western act of its kind to play mainland China. This documentary reveals the hidden agenda of the shows.
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‘Dread Beat an Blood’ Set Black Londoners’ Struggle to a Groove
The New York Times – Music:
A newly restored 1979 documentary examines how Linton Kwesi Johnson’s dub-infused poetry documented the challenges faced by Britain’s Black Caribbean population.
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The Artist Matthew Taylor Is Helping Trump Reshape Washington
The New York Times – Film:
Matthew Taylor, a conceptual artist and political strategist, made influential ads and documentaries produced by Steve Bannon. Now he’s assisting the White House.
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Ava DuVernay’s Documentary ’14th’ Will Close New York Film Festival
The New York Times – Film:
Described as a “sequel of sorts” to “13TH,” the new movie argues that the 14th Amendment, which guarantees birthright citizenship, is under attack.
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‘American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez’ Review: A Rebel With a Cause
The New York Times – Film:
The documentary about the stage and screen director is unabashedly celebratory, and leaves you wanting to see more.