Suzannah Herbert’s film centers on antebellum mansions and the narratives the owners want to tell about the South.
Category: Documentary Films and Programs
-
‘The Karate Kid’ and ‘Clueless’ Join National Film Registry
These films, along with “White Christmas” and “Inception,” are among 25 selected by the Librarian of Congress this year.
-
Three Great Documentaries to Stream
In this month’s picks, mountain climbing, dog sledding and government running.
-
South Africa Cancels Release of ‘Melania’ Documentary
The distributor, which was set to release the film on Friday, said it had canceled the theatrical premiere because of “recent developments,” but declined to specify.
-
Amazon’s $35 Million ‘Melania’ Promotion Has Critics Questioning Its Motives
The tech giant is spending $35 million to promote its film about the first lady, far more than is typical for documentaries.
-
How Did a 2017 Song Get a 2026 Oscar Nomination?
“Sweet Dreams of Joy,” from the documentary “Viva Verdi!,” was indeed eligible under academy rules even if it was recorded nearly 10 years ago. Here’s how.
-
‘Rock Bottom Riser’ Review: A Cosmic View of Hawaii
This experimental documentary takes viewers on a psychedelic tour of Hawaii, exploring the tension between scientific inquiry and Indigenous preservation.
-
With ‘Lucy and Desi,’ Amy Poehler Gets to the Heart of a Marriage
The performer and director wanted to deliver a down-to-earth portrayal of a couple whose union was far from perfect, even if viewers wouldn’t accept that.
-
‘Calendar Girl’ Review: A Portrait of an Angel of Fashion
This documentary follows Ruth Finley to shows and tributes as she reluctantly brings her decades-long career to a close.
-
‘Last Exit: Space’ Review: Not-So-Final Frontiers
The director Rudolph Herzog, with his father, Werner Herzog, narrating, explores the feasibility of off-world colonization.
-
Documentary Oscar Nominees Resist Authority in Different Ways
Reflecting the power of nonfiction filmmaking, each contender involves subjects and even directors resisting authority in different ways.
-
5 Takeaways From the HBO Documentary ‘Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!’
Judd Apatow, who co-directed, offered insights into the making of the two-part film, a loving portrait of a comedy giant who’s still sharp as ever.