documentary

STRONG ISLAND: A Haunting Look at Loss, Race, and the Justice System
STRONG ISLAND: A Haunting Look At Loss, Race & The Justice System

How might a predominately white community wield its power to dismiss a black life? The documentary Strong Island offers unsettling answers.

TOKYO IDOLS: A Glimpse Into A Culture Both Intriguing & Disturbing
TOKYO IDOLS: A Glimpse Into A Culture Both Intriguing & Disturbing

Never thought much about Japanese pop idols? Then this disturbing yet insightful documentary, Tokyo Idols, from Kyoto Miyake definitely will.

TROPHY: Objectivity Through A Killer Lens
TROPHY: Objectivity Through A Killer Lens

Trophy is unflinching in its approach to trophy hunting. While it lacks definite solutions it more than makes up for with stunning visuals.

CHAVELA: A Warm Portrait Of An Extraordinary Woman
CHAVELA: A Warm Portrait Of An Extraordinary Woman

Chavela is a documentary that is an introduction to the legendary ranchera singer as well as a fond remembrance for those who knew her well.

Talking Editing With Axel Grigor, Director Of JILL BILCOCK: DANCING THE INVISIBLE
Talking Editing With Axel Grigor, Director Of JILL BILCOCK: DANCING THE INVISIBLE

Axel Grigor, editor/director of the documentary about legendary Australian film editor Jill Bilc*ck, spoke with us about his film and editing.

DENNIS SKINNER: NATURE OF THE BEAST: A Timely Reminder to Keep Fighting
DENNIS SKINNER: NATURE OF THE BEAST: A Timely Reminder To Keep Fighting

Dennis Skinner: Nature of the Beast paints a picture of one of Britain’s most likeable politicians: Labour MP Dennis Skinner.

Interview With SCHOOL LIFE Director Neasa Ni Chianáin
“There’s Always Little Pockets Of Light, And I Think It’s Important To Tell Those Stories.” Interview With SCHOOL LIFE Director Neasa Ni Chianáin

Writer Arlin Golden sat down and talked with Neasa Ni Chianáin, director of the upcoming Irish documentary School Life.

SCHOOL LIFE: Spend Two Hours Somewhere Better

School Life has heart, it has laughs, and it is hands down the feel good movie of the year. Go see it and take as many people as you can. 

THE WORK: The Prison Therapy Experience Is Essential
THE WORK: The Prison Therapy Experience Is Essential

The Work is an essential piece of filmmaking that’s powerful in its observation and packs a strong emotional punch.

CINEMA NOVO: Not For Novices
CINEMA NOVO: Not For Novices

Cinema Novo is an impressionistic documentary about the classic Brazilian movie genre. It’s beautiful, but is too hard to grasp for newcomers.

Interview With THE FORCE Director Peter Nicks
“How Could A Department Fail So Horribly But Also Be Making Progress At The Same Time?” Interview With THE FORCE Director Peter Nicks

Arlin Golden spoke with THE FORCE director Peter Nicks about Oakland Police Department, and everything that’s wrong and right with American police.

THE FORCE: Taking Down The Blue Wall Of Silence
THE FORCE: Taking Down The Blue Wall Of Silence

The Force is an important film that hopefully one day we’ll be able to look back upon as history far removed from the current moment.

THE APOLOGY: An Emotional, Gut-Wrenching Glimpse Into The Atrocities of War
THE APOLOGY: An Emotional, Gut-Wrenching Glimpse Into The Atrocities of War

The documentary The Apology tells the story of three Asian women whose lives have been turned upside down by the trauma of sexual slavery.

RAT FILM: A Singular, Illuminating Look At Baltimore's Social History
RAT FILM: A Singular, Illuminating Look At Baltimore’s Social History

Rat Film delves into the history of Baltimore’s city planning and the bigotry that has perpetrated on the African-American population.

SIDEMEN: LONG ROAD TO GLORY: A History of the American Blues
SIDEMEN: LONG ROAD TO GLORY: A History Of The American Blues

Sidemen is a lovingly crafted documentary telling the history of 3 underappreciated musicians, and helps keep the spirit of the blues alive.