documentary

EX LIBRIS: Another Triumph From Frederick Wiseman

Mannered, but direct, like the institution it portrays, Ex Libris is an open book that invites any inquiring mind to explore its many avenues.

BOOM FOR REAL: A Time Capsule Of The Early Days Of Basquiat
BOOM FOR REAL: A Time Capsule Of The Early Days Of Basquiat

Boom For Real is an eye-opening look at how one unique artist was molded and inspired by the time and place in which he lived.

LOVE, CECIL: A Worthy Portrait of A Life Devoted to Beauty
LOVE, CECIL: A Worthy Portrait Of A Life Devoted To Beauty

By showing Cecil Beaton the respect he deserves, while also not shying away from the less pleasant sides of his personality, Love, Cecil is a perfect tribute to all of the contrasting sides of this multifaceted, multi-talented artist.

Sheffield Doc/Fest 10: LOST WARRIOR: Fighting For The Family (& Interviews With Directors)

Lost Warrior dares to challenge viewers on ideas of rehabilitation and forgiveness through its compelling case study of a young family separated by a cultural identity crisis.

WHAT WE STARTED: Bridging the Generations Through Music
WHAT WE STARTED: Bridging The Generations Through Music

What We Started is not a just documentary about the history of Electronic Dance Music but a metaphor of how the past has shaped the future.

Sheffield Doc/Fest 10: A WOMAN CAPTURED: Astonishing Access Into Life Of A Slave (& Interview With Filmmaker Bernadett Tuza-Ritter)
Sheffield Doc/Fest 10: A WOMAN CAPTURED: Astonishing Access Into Life Of A Slave (& Interview With Director Bernadett Tuza-Ritter)

A Woman Captured is a haunting insight into the life of a modern slave; we were also able to talk with filmmaker Bernadett Tuza-Ritter about her experiences making the film.

Interview With Tim Wardle, Director Of THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS
“When You’re In the Position of Power You’re Put In When You’re Making a Film About Somebody, It’s Just Immense.” Interview With Tim Wardle, Director Of THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS

We spoke with Tim Wardle, director of the great documentary Three Identical Strangers, about the psychology of the film, its subjects, and more!

MCQUEEN: Making A Man Out Of An Icon
MCQUEEN: Making A Man Out Of An Icon

McQueen joins the pantheon of documentaries that not only retell a life story, but delve under the skin of the subject to present new layers.

THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS: A Bizarre Story You Won't Forget
THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS: A Bizarre Story You Won’t Forget

With more than enough to keep the story moving, Three Identical Strangers is a compelling documentary that keeps the tale moving quickly through twists and turns.

Sheffield Doc/Fest 10: TIME TRIAL: Hypnotic Perspective From The Saddle (& Interview With Filmmaker Finlay Pretsell)
Sheffield Doc/Fest 10: TIME TRIAL: Hypnotic Perspective From The Saddle (& Interview With Filmmaker Finlay Pretsell)

We got a chance to speak to director Finlay Pretsell of cycling documentary Time Trial after it played at Sheffield Doc/Fest.

IT WILL BE CHAOS: A Timely & Personal Look

Can we work together to find a solution? It’s a reality that needs further acknowledgement, and It Will Be Chaos does an admirable job of giving us perspective and bare-boned stories of resilience and courage.

Doc/Fest 10: Interview With Inka Achté, Director Of BOYS WHO LIKE GIRLS: "It Isn't Easy To Dismantle Decades Of Tradition"
Sheffield Doc/Fest 10: Interview With Inka Achté, Director Of BOYS WHO LIKE GIRLS: “It Isn’t Easy To Dismantle Decades Of Tradition”

Musanna Ahmed attended this year’s Sheffield Doc/Fest and shares his interview with Inka Achté, director of documentary Boys Who Like Girls.

Doc/Fest 10: TOO BEAUTIFUL: OUR RIGHT TO FIGHT: The Unsweet Science (& Interviews)
Sheffield Doc/Fest 10: TOO BEAUTIFUL: OUR RIGHT TO FIGHT: The Unsweet Science (& Interviews)

Musanna Ahmed reviews Too Beautiful: Our Right to Fight and spoke with director Maceo Frost and star Namibia Flores Rodriguez.

KING COHEN: The Story of a Renegade Filmmaker
KING COHEN: The Story Of A Renegade Filmmaker

Satisfying fans and welcoming new ones, King Cohen has a nice balance making sure the forgotten, outlandish missteps of Larry King are remembered as much time as his mainstream successes.

WHILE TIME STANDS STILL: A Positive Psychology Film Review

Elena Miliaresis’ documentary While Time Stands Still tells the story of the hardships of military families – Laurie Agard considers the psychological aspects.