Lana Wilson’s documentary blossoms in moments of cultural commentary, where it builds a mood of reminiscence gone rancid.
Category: Documentary Films and Programs
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How Cold War Politics Destroyed the Band Blood, Sweat & Tears
A new documentary chronicles the strange, intrigue-filled saga of Blood, Sweat & Tears and its disastrous Eastern Bloc tour in 1970.
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Three Great Documentaries to Stream
This month’s picks include a film about a summer camp for the disabled, a portrait of a defense secretary’s regrets about the Vietnam War and one of the best sport documentaries of all time.
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Michael Blackwood, Who Captured 20th-Century Artists on Film, Dies at 88
He made cinéma vérité documentaries — more than 160 — about musicians (Thelonious Monk), architects (Frank Gehry), composers (Philip Glass) and sculptors (Isamu Noguchi).
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Michael Blackwood, Who Captured 20th-Century Artists on Film, Dies at 88
He made cinéma vérité movies — 160 in all — about musicians (Thelonious Monk), architects (Frank Gehry), composers (Philip Glass) and sculptors (Isamu Noguchi).
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‘Imagining the Indian’ Review: Fighting Offensive Imagery
This documentary, subtitled “The Fight Against Native American Mascoting,” argues that Native-themed sports team branding fits into a history of systemic racism.
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‘In Viaggio: The Travels of Pope Francis’ Review: Serene Demeanor, Bracing Message
The Pontiff travels well. Gianfranco Rosi’s new documentary chronicles his visits to Catholic communities the world over, and he never seems to tire.
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‘I’m an Electric Lampshade’ Review: My Accountant, the Pop Star
A 60-year-old retiree travels to the Philippines to follow his dreams of stardom in this documentary.
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‘Reggie’ Review: Reggie Jackson on Himself, Racism and, Yes, Baseball
Jackson, a.k.a. Mr. October, was called a lot of things during his storied career with the Yankees. A new documentary goes beyond the nicknames.
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‘Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV’ Review: Art Onscreen
A new documentary follows the ceaseless innovations of a man who made art out of television sets and found inspiration in disruption.
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‘Ithaka’ Review: In Julian Assange They Trust
A frustrating new advocacy documentary about the WikiLeaks founder, with appearances by his father and wife, loses its footing on weak assertions and reporting.