The New York Times – Film:
This archival documentary uses footage from the former Soviet Union to reconstruct the nuclear disaster from the perspectives of people who were present.
Category: Documentary Films and Programs
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‘The Story Won’t Die’ Review: Art in a Time of Crisis
The New York Times – Film:
This documentary about Syrian refugee artists explores the role of art in the face of war and displacement.
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Naomi Osaka Starts a Media Company, With Help From LeBron James
The New York Times – Sports:
The tennis star, who has struggled on the court of late, is behind an entertainment company called Hana Kuma in partnership with Mr. James’s fast-growing SpringHill.
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George Michael Preferred Music to Fame. The Doc He Made Does, Too.
The New York Times – Music:
“George Michael: Freedom Uncut,” a film the musician worked on with his longtime collaborator David Austin, tells the story of his professional life via interviews and previously unseen footage.
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‘Civil: Ben Crump’ Review: What Becomes of a Missed Opportunity?
The New York Times – Film:
The documentary “Civil” follows Ben Crump, the prominent attorney who has represented families affected by police violence, for one turbulent year.
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In the Documentaries of the Blackwood Brothers, Great Artists Explored
The New York Times – Music:
Several films from Michael and Christian Blackwood, grounded in the nitty-gritty of art-making, are available to watch through June 28.
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‘Sing, Dance, Act: Kabuki Featuring Toma Ikuta’ Review: A New Path
The New York Times – Film:
Cameras follow Ikuta, an actor on popular Japanese teen dramas in the 2000s, as he learns Kabuki’s expressions and movements from a friend.
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‘Stay Prayed Up’ Review: Spreading the Gospel of Love
The New York Times – Film:
A new documentary about the gospel ensemble the Branchettes and its guiding light, Lena Mae Perry, is a plain-spoken tribute.
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‘Halftime’ Review: Let’s Get Loud
The New York Times – Film:
In the Netflix documentary about Jennifer Lopez’s life and career by the director Amanda Micheli, the political moments are brief, and then it’s back to rehearsal.