‘Wild Rose’ Outpaced by Documentaries at Specialty Box Office
Well-known figures, from Toni Morrison and David Hockney to Pavarotti, are pulling in audiences while new dramas can be a tough sell.
Documentaries
Gazing Back on Julia Reichert’s Forward-Looking Career
As the Museum of Modern Art preps a new exhibition on the influential documentarian, one of her proteges reflects on her legacy.
The Live Documentary: Sam Green’s Unique, Surprisingly Sustainable Theatrical Experience
Green’s latest, “A Thousand Thoughts,” tells the story of the Kronos Quartet, with the musicians playing alongside his film.
Oscars 2019: Best Documentary Shorts Predictions
Many documentary short contenders tug at voters’ heartstrings.
True/False Film Fest Announces 2019 Lineup
Exclusive: The yearly celebration of cinematic nonfiction will feature four big premieres, Sundance breakouts, and “Nathan for You.”
Aretha Franklin Documentary ‘Amazing Grace’ Will Set a Film Forum Record
Neon, which acquired the film on the same day that the producer launched its awards-qualifying run, reports crowds breaking into song.
How ‘RBG’ and ‘Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes’ Were Forced to Evolve
Documentary production operates without a script: CNN Films and Jigsaw each started out making one film, and wound up making another.
Cinema Eye Honors 2018: ‘Minding the Gap,’ ‘Hale County,’ ‘Shirkers,’ and More First-Time Films Dominate
This year’s winners will be announced at the 2019 Honors Awards Ceremony, to be held on Thursday, January 10.
DOC NYC 2018: 9 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.
Alex Winter Survived Sexual Assault and Hollywood Exploitation By Becoming a Documentary Filmmaker
With his latest movies, Winter has found his groove as a non-fiction storyteller, and his current fixations come from a personal place.
International Documentary Awards Focus Spotlight on Oscar Contenders, from ‘Free Solo’ to ‘Dark Money’
A short list of movies are consensus picks among early awards groups, which gives them a better chance of being sampled.
‘Fahrenheit 11/9’ on Life Support: Why Michael Moore Is Now Less at the Box Office
Ask a success like Morgan Neville, or a flop like Dinesh D’Souza: Today, audiences like documentaries that are passionate but not polemic.
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