Bernard Arnault, the head of LVMH, squared off with a documentary maker in a case of espionage gone wrong, a showdown that had been brewing for years.
Category: Documentary Films and Programs
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‘Obsessed With Light’ and the Dancer We All Should Know
The film argues that Loie Fuller was an inventive artist responsible for things we take for granted. If only the movie were as creative as its star.
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‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story’ Review: A Legend and His Kryptonite
The original Superman actor gets a comprehensive, if narrow-mindedly celebratory, tribute in this traditional talking-heads-style doc.
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The Ultimate Yacht Rock Playlist
Gain a deeper appreciation of music from Michael McDonald, Toto and Christopher Cross.
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Three Great Documentaries to Stream
Picks this month include two films about life under troubled governments and one about life under a demanding filmmaker.
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‘Beatles ’64’ Review: They Wanted to Hold Their Hands
This documentary, directed by David Tedeschi, comes up with a solid compendium of the band’s arcana from their first trip to the United States, when fans went wild.
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Thanksgiving Streaming Recommendations for Every Mood
Whether you’re with hanging out with children or adults, want to laugh or tuck into an adventure, here are some specific selections to stream.
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6 New Documentaries Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
Whether you’re a casual viewer or certified fan of the genre, our reviewers think these documentaries are worth knowing about.
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The Complexities of Fighting for Democracy
“Night Is Not Eternal,” which follows the Cuban activist Rosa María Payá, is the rare nuanced political documentary that is likely to challenge every viewer’s perspective.
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‘Witches’ Review: Redeeming the Wicked Witch
The director Elizabeth Sankey’s experience with postpartum depression anchors this documentary about the pop-cultural representation of witches.
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‘Sabbath Queen’ Review: Capturing the Act of Questioning
Sandi DuBowski’s documentary about Rabbi Amichai Lau-Levie observes the making of a Jewish identity.
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‘Porcelain War’ Review: A Defiant Dispatch From Ukraine
A new documentary follows artists in wartime, on and off the battlefield.