Film Festivals Aren’t Just Surviving Online, They’re Creating a Better Future
Veteran programmer Thom Powers has good reason to be optimistic about how festivals are adapting to changing times.
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‘Blessed Child’ Review: An Intimate Look at One Woman’s Escape from Her Parents’ Cult
Cara Jones’ extremely personal film offers an inside look at her life as a Moonie, and the pain of leaving her parents behind with the cult.
’63 Up’ Review: The Film World’s Most Remarkable Franchise Continues With Its Most Touching Installment
If you’ve never seen any of the “Up” movies before, this is the perfect place to get started.
‘He Dreams of Giants’ Review: Terry Gilliam’s Don Quixote Saga Finally Gets a Happy Ending
DOC NYC: This sequel to 2002’s “Lost in La Mancha” is an insightful snapshot of Gilliam’s ongoing attempts to finish his beleaguered passion project.
‘Tyson’ Review: New Mike Tyson Documentary Turns the Boxer’s Troubled Career Into Cliff Notes
DOC NYC: The new new documentary about the heavyweight champ is a baffling ripoff of James Toback’s previous effort, right down to the title.
‘Love Child’ Review: This Refugee Survival Story Is One of the Most Absorbing Dramas of the Year
DOC NYC: Eva Mulvad’s achingly intimate personal documentary follows a family on the run for their lives.
DOC NYC 2019: 10 Under-the-Radar Documentaries to See at This Year’s Festival
IndieWire picks the most anticipated films from the fest, including some awards contenders, a handful of buzzy debuts, and more.
DOC NYC 2019 Lineup Boasts 300 Films, From a Truman Capote Deep-Dive to a Yogi Sex Scandal Exposé
For its 10th anniversary edition, America’s largest doc festival has assembled its biggest lineup ever.
DOC NYC Announces Awards Short List, from ‘American Factory’ to ‘One Child Nation’
The DOC NYC short list influences future awards for documentaries.
‘Evelyn’ Review: A Raw and Profoundly Moving Portrait of Living with Suicide
DOC NYC: “Virunga” director Orlando von Einsiedel turns the camera on himself for a personal reflection on his own family’s grief.
‘What She Said’ Review: The Complexity of Pauline Kael, With Punches Pulled
DOC NYC: Rob Garver’s documentary includes the trickier aspects of Kael’s career, but never fully engages with its tensions.
‘Amazing Grace’ Review: The Long-Lost Aretha Franklin Documentary Delivers
Nearly 50 years after its production, the emotional performance of Franklin’s best-selling album doesn’t disappoint.
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