In our view, these eight comedies, dramas and more have attained classic status 25 years later. Let us know your own picks.
Category: Documentary Films and Programs
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In ‘I Like It Here,’ Documentary Maker Ages Wistfully in the Hudson Valley
Looking back at the lives he and his friends led, the documentarian Ralph Arlyck delivers a memoir, an essay on mortality and a portrait of his community.
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Netflix Documentary ‘Daughters’ Shows Reality of Girls Separated From Imprisoned Fathers
The Netflix documentary doesn’t gloss over hard truths as it follows participants in the Date With Dad program.
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‘In the Rearview’ Review: Shuttling Ukrainians to Safety
Maciek Hamela’s documentary offers a compelling perspective on the Russian invasion of Ukraine through the stories of people fleeing the country in a van.
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9 Great Songs Recorded at Electric Lady Studios
A new documentary spotlights the Greenwich Village creative hub. Listen to tracks by Jimi Hendrix, Patti Smith, Frank Ocean and more that were recorded there.
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Sugarcane’ Is a Stunning, Sobering Look at the Mistreatment of Indigenous Communities
“Sugarcane” follows survivors and investigators after the horrifying treatment of Indigenous Canadians was discovered at residential schools.
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The Olympics Have a Gap That Netflix Is Trying to Fill
New seasons of documentaries about running, gymnastics and basketball are being filmed this summer as part of a partnership with the International Olympic Committee.
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‘Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes’ and the Moment Star Worship Curdled
The documentary blends audio interviews with footage from her life to provide a revealing look not so much at the actress, but at celebrity culture.
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‘War Game’ Review: It Can’t Happen Here (Right?)
This nail-biter of a documentary imagines it is Jan. 6, 2025, and armed supporters of the losing candidate are hatching a coup and maybe a civil war. What will the nation’s leaders do?
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Looking for the Best in Black Cinema? Try Brown Sugar.
The streaming service highlights some of the finest movies starring, and often directed by, Black artists.
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In ‘Swan Song,’ a Ballet Company Faces Racism and Sexism
The film follows a National Ballet of Canada production of “Swan Lake” as dancers and others deal with long-simmering issues of racism and sexism.
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‘Cirque du Soleil: Without a Net’ Review: How the Magic Happens
This documentary chronicles the reboot and reopening in Las Vegas of the acrobatic show “O,” which shutdown during the pandemic.