In this black-and-white documentary by Luke McManus, the camera finds stories and songs near a road north of the city’s center.
Category: Documentary Films and Programs
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An Exclamatory Playlist!
Wham! Neu! “Oh! Darling” and more artists and songs that make a statement.
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‘The Deepest Breath’ Review: A Perilous Drop Into the Ocean
Astonishing underwater footage elevates this documentary about two people drawn to the extreme sport of free diving.
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‘How to Dance in Ohio,’ a Musical, Plans a Fall Broadway Opening
A teenage ritual takes on deeper significance as a setting where autistic young people can blossom — and exercise their social skills along the way.
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‘While We Watched’ Review: India on the Brink
This documentary about the veteran broadcast journalist Ravish Kumar is less an inspiring tale than a wake-up call for India.
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‘Glitch: The Rise & Fall of HQ Trivia’ Review
The fraught behind-the-scenes drama of the short-lived quiz game app is chronicled in this smart, briskly funny documentary.
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‘Stephen Curry: Underrated’ Review: Court Transcript
Initially considered too short and too scrawny, Curry went on to be an N.B.A. superstar. But there’s little that feels fresh or spontaneous in this earnest portrait.
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‘Unknown: Cave of Bones’ Review: Making Us Human
This Netflix documentary chronicles archaeological discoveries that shed light on an ancient human relative.
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Different Sides of Bill Walton and Wilt Chamberlain in New Series
New documentaries explore the star-crossed careers and delicate spirits of Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Walton, two of basketball’s greatest.
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Five Questions for the Director of the Documentary ‘The League’
Five questions for the director Sam Pollard about his documentary, and the preservation of the history of the Negro leagues.
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‘20 Days in Mariupol’ Review: Ukrainian City Under Siege
While the Ukrainian city was under siege by Russian forces, a team of journalists recorded the brutal war, resulting in this essential documentary.
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‘The Five Demands’ Review: Occupying a College for Racial Justice
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action, a documentary recalls the occupation of City College 50 years ago.