The rapper unpacks the lyrics to more than two dozen of his songs and shares insights into his life with Rick Rubin, in a docuseries airing on HBO.
Category: Documentary Films and Programs
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5 Takeaways from the ‘Jay-Z in 8’ Documentary
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‘Dune: Part Three,’ ‘Primetime’ and 68 More Movies to Watch For This Fall
The New York Times – Movies:From “The Social Reckoning” in October to “Dune: Part Three” in December, these are the films we’re looking forward to.
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At the Toronto International Film Festival, an Abundant but Mixed Bag
The New York Times – Movies:Films by Jesse Eisenberg, Lee Chang-dong and Hirokazu Kore-eda make up for an uneven program.
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‘The History of Concrete’: John Wilson’s New Movie Reviewed
The New York Times – Movies:Yes, John Wilson’s weird but fun movie is nominally about the stuff sidewalks are made of, but as always with his work, it’s about so much more.
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Searing Elon Musk Film Nears U.S. Release Amid Overseas Concerns
The New York Times – Business:Alex Gibney’s “Musk” will arrive in United States theaters next month. Universal says it remains committed to releasing it overseas but has yet to set dates.
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‘You Had to Be There’ Review: An Irresistible Documentary
The New York Times – Movies:The film looks at the storied 1972 Toronto production of “Godspell,” a Rosetta Stone of funny people that featured Martin Short, Gilda Radner and Eugene Levy.
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‘Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie’ Review: Sharpened Insights
The New York Times – Movies:A documentary, adapted from the author’s memoir about being attacked, adds a visual dimension to the story of his recovery.
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How William Greaves’s Old Footage Led to a Documentary on Harlem Years After His Death
The New York Times – Movies:After the maverick director William Greaves convened the movement’s remaining members, it took 50 years and his family to bring the fireworks to the screen.
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‘NAZA,’ Israeli Film About Killings in Gaza, Faces Backlash
The New York Times – Movies:The film “NAZA” investigates the killing of Palestinians by Israeli forces in Gaza. Israel’s culture minister has suggested revoking the directors’ citizenship.
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‘The Oldest Person in the World’ and the Lessons of Mortality
The New York Times – Movies:The director Sam Green interviewed a succession of (mostly) women who held that title. The results make us contemplate our own time on Earth.
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‘Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger’ Review: Together Again
The New York Times – Movies:The ’90s rock band was known for the tetchy relationship between the brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher. This documentary finds them in an unexpected place.
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‘Black Zombie’ Review: Reclaiming Horror’s Haitian Roots
The New York Times – Movies:In her compelling documentary, “Black Zombie,” the director Maya Annik Bedward explores the dark history of an undead genre.