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Primarily set in an opera house, “Varda by Agnès,” is the renowned documentarian’s posthumous film that beautifully accounts – and transcends – her life and her career. (Photo Courtesy of Mk2 Films)

‘Varda by Agnès’: a Revolutionary Retrospective

Agnès Varda’s posthumous swan song is an inspirational love letter to the cinematic arts.
Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Contributing Writer November 11, 2019

Whether you remember her as a fierce documentarian, French New Wave pioneer, fervid feminist, installation-piece wizard or potato-lover, there’s no doubt AgnèsmVarda has etched...

Searching for Mr. Rugoff is a documentary exploring the life of Donald Rugoff, a successful art film distributor who once owned NYU’s Cantor Film Center. (Via Twitter)

‘Searching for Mr. Rugoff’ Immortalizes a Titan of the Film Industry

The documentary tracks the life of a man who once owned NYU’s Cantor Film Center and brought “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” to the United States.
Nicholas Weid, Contributing Writer November 4, 2019

Before watching “Searching for Mr. Rugoff,” I did what most viewers would probably do — I googled Donald Rugoff. I hadn’t known the name before hearing the title and as...

(via Flickr)

‘Memory: The Origins of Alien’ — An Otherworldly Collaboration

Alexander Philippe’s new documentary explores the origins of Ridley Scott’s revolutionary science fiction film.
October 17, 2019

This year marks the 40th anniversary of “Alien,” and director Alexander O. Philippe is leading the festivities. On Oct. 4, Philippe’s new documentary “Memory: The Origins...

Scene from Easter Snap, directed by Oscar nominee RaMell Ross. (Via Field of Vision)

‘Easter Snap’ Is What Nonfiction Films Should Strive to Be

RaMell Ross’s “Easter Snap” is a quietly elegant look into a distant way of life.
Nicholas Pabon, Contributing Writer October 7, 2019

“Easter Snap” is not a normal documentary; there is no narration and it isn’t explicitly informative. No, “Easter Snap” is hardly a documentary at all — it is a piece...

A still from the documentary “Framing John DeLorean,” which had its world premiere last night at the Tribeca Film Festival. The film, which focuses on the automobile titan’s involvement in a cocaine scandal, uses a unique blend of narrative techniques to tell DeLorean’s story. (via Sundance Selects)

‘Framing John DeLorean’ Attempts to Capture the Man Behind the Name

The new documentary — which premiered last night at the Tribeca Film Festival — is the first film to tell the story of the auto executive’s involvement in a multi-million dollar cocaine smuggling scandal.
Kaylee DeFreitas, Staff Writer April 30, 2019

When you hear the name DeLorean, what do you think of? “Back to the Future?” The car itself? Cocaine scandals? No matter what image the name conjures, many people have something...

New Netflix documentaries focus on Democrats Beto O'Rourke and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Netflix Could Be Influencing the Next Election

Everyone complains when celebrities get political, but what happens when the line between entertainment and politics blurs beyond repair?
Dante Sacco, Deputy Arts Editor February 19, 2019

Dating back to before his presidency, President Donald Trump has consistently crowned himself a master of ratings, possessing an undeniable talent for stoking interest in the American...

The poster for the new Netflix documentary "Shirkers." (Courtesy of Midnight Oil Productions)

Documentary ‘Shirkers’ Blends Mystery and Emotion

Her passion project was stolen. 20 years later, Sandi Tan tells us her story.
Joey Hung, Contributing Writer October 31, 2018
Her passion project was stolen. 20 years later, Sandi Tan tells us her story.
Yayoi Kusama

‘Kusama – Infinity’ Paints Colorful Portrait of a Vibrant Life

Taylor Stout, Staff Writer September 10, 2018
"Kusama – Infinity" explores the genius of artist Yayoi Kusama.
Sarah Ritley and the women of the Mercury era.

A Large Step for Womankind in ‘Mercury 13’

Taylor Stout, Staff Writer April 24, 2018
Netflix’s new documentary “Mercury 13” tells the story of 13 woman pilots who took part in grueling medical testing in order to become astronauts, but were ultimately denied the position because of their gender.
Fred Rogers, known as the host of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” life is being profiled in the new documentary “Won’t You Be My Neighbor."

‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor’ Remembers Mr. Rogers

Carter Glace, Staff Writer April 23, 2018
"Won't You Be My Neighbor?" explores the man behind the long running children's show "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood."
Andy Goldsworthy in LEANING INTO THE WIND, a Magnolia Pictures release.

The Ephemeral Life in ‘Leaning Into the Wind’

Joel Lee, Staff Writer March 19, 2018
“Leaning Into the Wind" poignantly examines the life of British sculptor Andy Goldsworthy through his various installations and sculptures of nature.