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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Student NewsDocs tackle big issues

Benjamin Mok, Staff Writer March 22, 2015
A profile of "Inside Lens," an 8-part series featuring student documentary projects by NYU’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute and NYC Life.
courtesy of Tribeca Film Institute

Tribeca: Documentary revisits iconic Nas album ‘Illmatic’

April 30, 2014
In "Time is Illmatic," the musician pays tribute to his childhood roots, and thanks everyone who helped him to succeed.
Alum’s documentary explores adolescence

Alum’s documentary explores adolescence

March 12, 2014
NYU alumnus Matt Wolf directs this documentary inspired by Jon Savage's nonfiction book of the same name.
courtesy of Jason Cohen Productions

Director, subject examine forgiveness in ‘Facing Fear’

February 25, 2014
“Facing Fear" tells the true story of overcoming a hate crime and finding an unlikely friend.
via newblackfilm.com

‘New Black’ explores marriage equality in U.S.

February 12, 2014
Yoruba Richen's documentary honestly portrays a polarized public as it tries to reconcile points of view on race and LGBTQ issues.
via Facebook.com

Nathan’s focus proves too wide in ‘12 O’Clock Boys’

February 4, 2014
First-time director Lotfy Nathan tackles a unique facet of gang life in Baltimore.
via widehouse.org

Documentary examines effects of nuclear impact

December 10, 2013
Funahashi’s latest documentary examines the horrific effects of the nuclear meltdown in Japan in the wake of the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Courtesy of Cinedigm Entertainment Group

‘Narco’ fails to fully explore Mexican Drug War impact

November 20, 2013
“Narco Cultura,” a documentary by Shaul Schwarz, represents the opposing impacts of the Mexican Drug War.
Courtesy of Fingerprint Films

‘Dear Mr. Watterson’ examines impact of ‘Calvin and Hobbes’ creator

November 13, 2013
Accounts of fans and contemporaries deliver a beautiful portrait of the man behind the popular comic strip.
Courtesy of Pier Kids: The Life

Queer Union hosts ‘Pier Kids’ documentary, raises funds for Kickstarter campaign

Kavish Harjai, Staff Writer November 11, 2013
On Friday, Queer Union hosted a screening of a documentary about LGBT youth's homelessness.
Photo by Frank Marshall, Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics

‘Armstrong Lie’ delivers unique account of famous scandal

November 7, 2013
Alex Gibney’s latest documentary, “The Armstrong Lie,” presents an honest account of scandalous events.
Courtesy of MPRM Communications

Andrew Cohn’s ‘Medora’ struggles with jarring tonal shift

November 7, 2013
The story of a small Indiana town can prove engaging, but suffers from some poor pacing in its message.