The New York Times – Film:
This documentary offers a refreshingly multidimensional take on the practice of whale hunting in the Faroe Islands.
Category: Documentary Films and Programs
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‘Last Night,’ ‘Take This Waltz’ and More Streaming Gems
The New York Times – Film:
A handful of pointed indie dramas are among the highlights of this month’s off-the-radar streaming picks, as well as a funny werewolf movie and a Robin Williams comedy.
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The All-Female Band Fanny Made History. A New Doc Illuminates It.
The New York Times – Music:
The group put out five albums in the ’70s and counted David Bowie and Bonnie Raitt as fans. The filmmaker Bobbi Jo Hart, dismayed its story hadn’t been told, took action.
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The Pitfalls of Oven-Ready TV
The New York Times – Sports:
Prestige shows like “Winning Time” love to dramatize the real people at the heart of recent-ish events. It doesn’t always go well.
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‘Since I Been Down’ Review: Crime and Punishment
The New York Times – Film:
The inmates in this documentary offer reasons for rethinking the harsh sentencing of young people in Washington State.
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In ‘Cane Fire,’ When an Image of Paradise Creates Loss
The New York Times – Film:
The director Anthony Banua-Simon discusses his documentary about how the lives of Hawaii residents have been affected by tourism.
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‘Cyber Hell’ Review: When Chat Rooms Become Sites of Exploitation
The New York Times – Film:
This true-crime documentary, subtitled “Exposing an Internet Horror,” recounts a South Korean case in which chat room operators blackmailed young women into sending explicit videos.
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Bob Neuwirth, Colorful Figure in Dylan’s Circle, Dies at 82
The New York Times – Music:
He was a recording artist and songwriter himself, but he also played pivotal roles in the careers of Bob Dylan and Janis Joplin.
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‘Hold Your Fire’ Review: Ending a Siege
The New York Times – Film:
A new documentary directed by Stefan Forbes centers on a 1973 hostage negotiation led by a police officer known for his pioneering techniques.