How Spike Lee, John Singleton, and John Ridley Left Their Marks on the 25th Anniversary of the Los Angeles Riots
“Black directors have different viewpoints,” said Lee. “We don’t see the world all the same.”
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‘Let It Fall’ Exclusive Clip: John Ridley’s Los Angeles Uprising Documentary Resurrects History — Watch
Ridley’s eye-opening documentary focuses on the events leading up to the L.A. uprising 25 years ago.
2017 Oscar Predictions: Best Documentary Short
Three films about Syria are vying for the documentary short Oscar. Which will win? (Updated February 22, 2017.)
Oscars 2017 Documentary Shortlist Predictions: Anne Thompson Weighs In With Top Picks
Among the 15 documentaries that she believes will earn a shot on the Academy’s shortlist are “13th,” “Cameraperson,” and “Weiner.”
Oscars 2017: 10 Documentary Shorts Vie for Nominations
Netflix’s “The White Helmets” is among the documentary shorts vying for the final five Oscar nominees on January 24.
Documentary, Now: Three Rock Stars Who Run The Fast-Changing Nonfiction World
You may not know their names, but this trio of powerful women shape and determine many of the best documentaries made today.
‘Amanda Knox’: Why It Took 5 Years to Unravel the Story of Foxy Knoxy
Netflix documentary “Amanda Knox” traces events that happened nine years ago, but it may represent the first time that we’ve seen the truth.
Oscars: ‘Newtown’ Returns Gun Debate to Documentary Race, 14 Years After ‘Bowling for Columbine’
Along with several other films, Kim A. Snyder’s shattering feature about the aftermath of the Sandy Hook massacre seeks to generate more than thoughts and prayers.
From Ava DuVernay’s ’13th’ to ‘OJ: Made in America’: Four Docs That Define Black Lives Matter
During confusing times for police and the African-American community, four new documentaries break down the myths and misapprehensions that divide our society.
‘Voyage of Time’: How Terrence Malick’s VFX Team Achieved Truth and Beauty
Production VFX supervisor Dan Glass wrangled the entire timeline of life on earth in Malick’s 10-year pet project.
Errol Morris Gem ‘The B-Side’ Digs Into Polaroid Photographer Elsa Dorfman
By exploring large-format photographer Elsa Dorfman, Errol Morris could make her more famous and possibly save the 20×24 Polaroid format. Neon releases the film June 30th.
Oscar Doc Contenders ‘Command and Control’ and ‘Zero Days’ Lay Bare Dangers of American Might
Unnerving new documentaries from Robert Kenner and Alex Gibney explore the intersection of technology, security, and nuclear war.
