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Ross McElwee (“Sherman’s March”) reconsiders footage of himself and his family, including a son who died of an overdose.
Category: Documentary Films and Programs
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‘Do You Love Me’ Review: Images of a Beirut Beyond War
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The director Lana Daher creates a complex emotional portrait of Lebanon with found footage assembled into a 75-minute film of memory, trauma and life.
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A Poet for Everyone, Even Those Who Don’t Read Poetry
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The film “Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World” works best when it illuminates her work, whose fans include Stephen Colbert and Oprah Winfrey.
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Three Great Documentaries to Stream
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This month’s picks check the pulse of 1960s Paris, explore David Hockney’s artistry and paint an intimate portrait of mortality.
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‘Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story’ Review: Sex for the City
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A New York City pioneer of cable-access programming is given a lively tribute in this cheekily diverting documentary.
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The Best Movies of 2026 So Far, and Where to Watch Them
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Now is a good time to catch up on films you may have missed. Our critics have thoughts.
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‘Jackass: Best and Last’: A Moving Look at Male Friendship and Aging (Really)
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While it may seem as if these pranksters have cheated death, the latest movie in the series starring Johnny Knoxville reminds us they’re mere mortals.
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‘The Moment,’ ‘Daddio’ and More Streaming Gems
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A pair of unconventional takes to the life of a musician bookend this month’s under-the-radar recommendations for your subscription streaming services.
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Five Free Movies to Stream Now
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This month’s films, including “Citizenfour” and “The Candidate,” tell stories about America and our constant struggles to preserve freedom.