‘Seeking Mavis Beacon’ Review: A Search for a Black Luminary
Two digital sleuths set out to find the woman who lent her image to computer software in this scattered documentary.
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Three Great Documentaries to Stream
This month’s picks involve a high-wire showman, a self-dramatizing tennis star and a Brazilian director reflecting on his past.
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Ofra Bikel, Filmmaker With a Focus on Criminal Justice, Dies at 94
Her award-winning documentaries for PBS’s “Frontline” series shed light on serious flaws in several cases and helped lead to the release of 13 prisoners.
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The Best Movies From 1999, According to Our Critics
In our view, these eight comedies, dramas and more have attained classic status 25 years later. Let us know your own picks.