In fictional tales and documentaries, directors approached him as a screen character who was both admired and controversial.
Category: Documentary Films and Programs
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‘Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey’ Review: Emotional Rescue
In this heartfelt wildlife documentary, a volunteer conservationist and an endangered critter develop a parent-child connection.
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Ani DiFranco Documentary Shows Her First Time Writing a Song With Another Artist
The film “1-800-ON-HER-OWN” follows the fiercely independent artist as she tries a career first: writing a song with another artist.
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Rosie O’Donnell on Ireland, Trump and Her New Hulu Documentary
She’s moved to Ireland. She’s befriended a Menendez brother, and she’s making documentaries. What’s next?
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‘Pets’ Is the Rare Documentary for Children, About Children
The movie, directed by Bryce Dallas Howard, celebrates animals while planting a seed of interest in rescue operations.
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‘One to One: John & Yoko’ Review: A Year in the Life
Kevin Macdonald’s immersive documentary follows the couple from their heady first days in New York to their galvanizing concert at Madison Square Garden in 1972.
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Is Yoko Ono Finally Getting Her Moment?
A new biography and film about Yoko Ono offer more opportunities to assess her contributions to culture. Two pop music critics debate if they’re worthy of their subject.
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“Thank You Very Much” Looks at the Life of Andy Kaufman
“Thank You Very Much,” directed by Alex Braverman, uses archival footage and interviews to explore the appeal of a stand-up who didn’t tell jokes.
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‘Henry Fonda for President’ Review: A Legend and His Contradictions
Fonda was the embodiment of America, the director Alexander Horwath posits in this documentary.
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At New Directors/New Films, the Faces Tell the Story
They’re the great cinematic landscape in stories as diverse as “Familiar Touch,” about dementia, and “Timestamp,” about Ukrainian schoolchildren.
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How to Live in the Mall
Want your living space a stone’s throw from the Aéropostale and Hot Topic? A new documentary, “Secret Mall Apartment,” will show you the way.
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10 Wild Clips to Help You Understand Andy Kaufman’s Greatness
The standup, who’s the subject of a new documentary, expanded the ambition of comedy. These videos show how far ahead of his time he was.