Category: Documentary Films and Programs

Bianca Giaever Tries to Help Strangers in New York With Her Project ‘Free Help’

Bianca Giaever wasn’t feeling very helpful in her daily life, so she tried to do small favors for passers-by in Union Square. It got complicated.
‘The Contestant’ on Hulu Offers a Glimpse of Reality TV Ethics

The documentary tells the strange story of a groundbreaking 1998 Japanese TV show but doesn’t go far enough in its examination.
‘Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg’ Review

Subtitled “The Story of Anita Pallenberg,” this documentary gives the life of the actress and model a thorough downer of a treatment.
Patagonia’s Documentary Wants Consumers to Think About Buying Less

Tactics to convince people to buy less aren’t working. A quirky new documentary by Patagonia takes a different approach.
Three Great Documentaries to Stream

This month’s streaming selections include one director’s look at a hometown ritual, the story of an improbable ruse and a celebration of student activism.
‘Uncropped’ Documentary Celebrates James Hamilton’s Photos

A documentary celebrates the work of the revered photographer James Hamilton.
Lourdes Portillo, Oscar-Nominated Documentary Filmmaker, Dies at 80

Her films centered on Latin American experiences and received wide acclaim.
‘Catfish,’ the TV Show That Predicted America’s Disorienting Digital Future

For 12 years, the MTV reality series “Catfish” has traveled the U.S., presenting hundreds of intimate snapshots of what can go wrong when the heart mixes with technology.
4 Documentaries That Explore How Families Cope With Dementia

In “Little Empty Boxes” and other films, the heartbreak of memory loss is intertwined with deeper cultural implications.
2024 Tribeca Festival Event Lineup Released

Organizers released the event lineup for the annual New York event, set for June. It includes films that trace the lives of Linda Perry and Avicii.
2024 Tribeca Festival Event Lineup Released

Organizers released the event lineup for the annual New York event, set for June. It includes films that trace the lives of Linda Perry and Avicii.
Participant, Maker of Films With Social Conscience, Calls It Quits

The company has had critical and commercial hits over two decades but has never made money consistently and faced a challenging entertainment landscape.