Something’s Rotten in Romania
‘Collective,’ Alexander Nanau’s documentary about corruption in Romanian society, has lessons to impart worldwide.
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Makes Sense
Spike Lee directs David Byrne in the concert film ‘American Utopia’
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Doing ‘Time’
A Louisiana family faces the injustices of the prison system in this spare, lyrical documentary
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‘Driving While Black’: a Vital Documentary
The automobile has always represented freedom and mobility. But the reality for Black Americans is a lot more complex.
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Herb Alpert: the BFG Interview
As a new documentary about him comes out, we talk to the famed trumpeter, philanthropist…and painter
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Report from the Vinyl Nation
A record collector reviews a movie about record collecting
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‘Class Action Park’: Amusing Ourselves to Death
HBO Max documentary about legendary 1980s New Jersey playground brings back the pain
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‘High Score’ Plays it Safe
Fun Netflix docuseries about video-game history underplays the dark side of the industry
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The Beat Goes On
Documentary revives the reputation of the Go-Go’s, one of the great bands of the 80s
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Eight Must-Watch Candidates
Vote yes for these on-screen campaigns to join your viewing list
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Essential Workers
Lenox Hill, Frederick Wiseman, and Allan King document the medical profession
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Walter Mercado: the Brightest Star
‘Mucho Mucho Amor’ highlights the fabulous life and not-so-tragic death of the Latin world’s most famous astrologer
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Stormy Leather
The worshipful documentary ‘SUZI Q’ fleshes out the life of bass-playing ’70s phenom Suzi Quatro
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‘Welcome to Chechnya’ and ‘Unsettled’
For queers escaping the horrors of Chechnya, Syria and the like, the U.S. is still the Promised Land
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‘Handsworth Songs’ Is Essential Amid Today’s Social Unrest
John Akomfrah’s documentary about the 1985 Handsworth riots in England mirrors racial issues
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