documentary

MINDING THE GAP: A Profound, Gentle Portrait Of Abuse & Survival
MINDING THE GAP: A Profound, Gentle Portrait Of Abuse & Survival

Minding the Gap is a harrowing portrait of trauma and abuse, and a hypnotic rumination on what it means to film, be filmed, and see yourself in film. And its ending is momentous.

Kusama: Infinity - A Heartfelt Piece of Filmmaking
KUSAMA: INFINITY: A Heartfelt Piece Of Filmmaking

Kusama: Infinity is a great introduction to the artist’s life and work, but it will definitely leave you wanting to seek out more information.

SONGWRITER Gives You Want You Want... If What You Want Is Ed Sheeran
SONGWRITER: Gives You Want You Want… If What You Want Is Ed Sheeran

Songwriter is a fun and lighthearted look at the process of behind pop music songwriting, with a little bit of a background on the man behind the guitar and mic.

THE KING: Elvis Presley and the Death of the American Dream
THE KING: Elvis Presley & The Death Of The American Dream

Despite its worn-out political commentary, The King is a quietly revolutionary music documentary.

LIVING UNIVERSE: Written In The Stars
LIVING UNIVERSE: Written In The Stars

Vincent Amouroux and Alex Barry’s Living Universe is an encouraging sign that science is progressing in ways which continue to benefit humanity as a whole.

RONNIE COLEMAN: THE KING: Bodybuilder Biopic Has Weight

Seeing a successful bodybuilder physically breaking apart toes the line towards Ronnie Coleman: the King being a cautionary tale, but it’s ultimately saved by the view of his private life.

POPE FRANCIS: A MAN OF HIS WORD: Wim Wenders Wastes A Fascinating Journey
POPE FRANCIS: A MAN OF HIS WORD: Wim Wenders Wastes A Fascinating Journey

Pope Francis: A Man of His Word is a solidly crafted portrait of the Pope with the occasional breathtaking moment, but lacking any new information.

JOHN McENROE: IN THE REALM OF PERFECTION: Art-house Analysis of a Tennis Great
JOHN McENROE: IN THE REALM OF PERFECTION: Art-house Analysis Of A Tennis Great

Less a documentary, more an arthouse examination of a tennis great, Julien Faraut’s John McEnroe: In The Realm Of Perfection is a true original.

MIFF 2018: I Used to be Normal: A Boyband Fangirl Story
MIFF 2018 Review: I USED TO BE NORMAL: A Boyband Fangirl Story

I Used to Be Normal is a heartwarming reaffirmation of the power of fandom, a heartwarming, non-judgemental documentary that’s not just for boyband fans.

DARK TOURIST: Exploring What It Means To Travel (& Interview With David Farrier)
DARK TOURIST: Exploring What It Means To Travel (& Interview With David Farrier)

Dark Tourist transcends its genre and explores what it actually means to travel, making for one of the most remarkable and profound travel shows ever made.

Interview With Michele Beck, Director Of MY EROTIC BODY
Interview With Michele Beck, Director Of MY EROTIC BODY

Michele Beck didn’t have an interest in pole dancing originally. Curious, she decided to take…

FACES PLACES: Agnès Varda's Swan Song Is Sheer Perfection
FACES PLACES: Agnès Varda’s Swan Song Is Sheer Perfection

It’s been almost a decade since the release of Agnès Varda’s last film, and even though her newest entry, Faces Places, is only slight, it’s still completely worth the wait.

WHITNEY: Portrait Of Popstar Is Vivid, Shocking & Essential
WHITNEY: Portrait Of Popstar Is Vivid, Shocking & Essential

Whitney’s monumental accomplishments as a recording artist and harrowing personal problems are sensitively detailed in Kevin Macdonald’s terrific biography.

CALLING ALL EARTHLINGS: Not Quite Out Of This World

By bouncing back and forth between too many stories, Calling All Earthlings, while intriguing, doesn’t provide the complete picture of any of them.

THE COOLEST GUY MOVIE EVER: A Look At An Iconic War Film For Super Fans
THE COOLEST GUY MOVIE EVER: A Look At An Iconic War Film For Super Fans

The Coolest Guy Movie Ever looks back at the iconic war film The Great Escape, examining its production and the legacy it still holds today.