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With our current tense political climate, directors Hemal Trivedi and Mohammed Ali Naqvi offer an interesting perspective on the state of radical Islam in Pakistan through their new film, "Among the Believers".

Documentary on Islamic Extremism Is Both Effective and Simplistic

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer September 29, 2016

Coming at a particularly heated moment of today’s political climate, “Among the Believers,” a new documentary directed by Hemal Trivedi and Mohammed Ali Naqvi, is an informative...

For the first time ever, British Vogue allowed a documentary film crew led by Richard Macer to document the behind the scenes experiences of key players in the fashion industry for nine months.

‘Absolutely Fashion:’ The New Role of the Fashion Documentary

Sherah Ndjongo, Contributing Writer September 29, 2016
Absolutely Fashion gives you never-before-see, behind-the-scenes access to British Vogue.
The Washington Square Arch was lit up to mirror the flag of Paris following last year's attacks on the Charlie Hebdo headquarters. A new HBO documentary looks back on the tragic days.

New HBO Doc Revisits Charlie Hebdo Attacks

Spencer Nachman, Contributing Writer September 21, 2016
HBO's latest documentary "3 Days of Terror: The Charlie Hedbo Attacks" brings a frighteningly real perspective to the terror that rocked through Paris in early January 2015.
Southwest of Salem is a provocative documentary addresses violence and the LGBTQ community in the mid-1990's.

‘Southwest of Salem’ Documents Prejudice in the Courtroom

Tye Musante, Contributing Writer September 14, 2016
Director Deborah S. Esquenazi's newest documentary "Southwest of Salem" follows the metaphorical witch hunt of the San Antonio Four, the four women who were wrongfully convicted of gang rape back in Texas in 2014.
PBS’s Point of View documentary series features “All the Difference,” a film that follows two Urban Prep high school students, on Monday, September 12.

PBS Documentary “All the Difference” Highlights Urban Education

Natalie Whalen, Contributing Writer September 12, 2016

PBS’s Point of View documentary series will feature the stirring “All the Difference” this Monday, Sept. 12. The film follows the respective paths of two Urban Prep high...

“In Support of HeForShe” is a film created by students in the hopes of facilitating the discussion of gender inequality.

Students Film for ‘HeForShe’

Ankita Bhanot, Dining Editor May 2, 2016
A new documentary premiering this summer features NYU students and faculty talking about their views on feminism.
"Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent" documents the life of the famously controversial American cook.

Tribeca 2016: Anthony Bourdain’s Doc Brings an Eccentric Cook Back Into the Light

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor April 19, 2016
A documentary screening at Tribeca called "Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent" follows the life of the famous chef.
Premiering last week at the Tribeca Film Festival, David Byrne's concert film, "Contemporary Color" portrays a color guard performance put on at the Barclays Center last year.

Tribeca 2016: David Byrne Led “Contemporary Color” Dazzles at Premiere

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer April 18, 2016
Our dispatches from Tribeca begin with a review of "Contemporary Color", a documentary about the color guard concert put on by David Byrne at Barclays Center last year.
"All this Panic", directed by Jenny Gage premiered last week at the Tribeca Film Festival, depicts the lives of seven teenage girls, and explores what it is like growing up as an adolescent girl.

Tribeca 2016: ‘All This Panic’ is Heartfelt and Stunning

Sidney Butler, Staff Writer April 18, 2016
"All This Panic" is a documentary that follows a group of girls for three years as they grow up in New York.
MBA grad Olivia Fay started her fashion brand Rallier to provide uniforms for girls in Kenya.

Olivia Fay Rallies for Socially Responsible Fashion

Gabriella Bower, Beauty and Style Editor April 18, 2016
Olivia Fay a Stern MBA grad, from the class of 2015 recently launched her socially responsible fashion brand, Rallier.
"Viva Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt" opens at the Film Forum on the 6th of April.

Hannah Arendt Documentary Captures the Philosopher’s Convictions

Zuzia Czemier-Wolonciej, Contributing Writer April 5, 2016
The new documentary "Vita Activa: The Spirit Of Hannah Arendt" discusses the life of the influential 20th century philosopher.
“Like,” directed by Garrett Bradley, proposed a unique view about the tension between Facebook and "click-farms" of Bangladesh.

‘Citizenfour’ Director Collaborates to Lead Documentarian Journalism

Sydney Rappis, Contributing Writer March 28, 2016
IFC Center hosted a special screening of several films from season two of "Field of Vision", a documentary initiative led by Laura Poitras.