Category: Documentary Films and Programs

‘Imagining the Indian’ Review: Fighting Offensive Imagery

The New York Times – Movies:
This documentary, subtitled “The Fight Against Native American Mascoting,” argues that Native-themed sports team branding fits into a history of systemic racism.
In Some Viral Cat Videos, the Cats Are the Stars and Filmmakers

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
With the help of cameras that attach to collars, a niche style of cat content shows the world from a feline perspective.
‘In Viaggio: The Travels of Pope Francis’ Review: Serene Demeanor, Bracing Message

The New York Times – Movies:
The Pontiff travels well. Gianfranco Rosi’s new documentary chronicles his visits to Catholic communities the world over, and he never seems to tire.
‘I’m an Electric Lampshade’ Review: My Accountant, the Pop Star

The New York Times – Movies:
A 60-year-old retiree travels to the Philippines to follow his dreams of stardom in this documentary.
‘Reggie’ Review: Reggie Jackson on Himself, Racism and, Yes, Baseball

The New York Times – Movies:
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.
‘Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV’ Review: Art Onscreen

The New York Times – Movies:
A new documentary follows the ceaseless innovations of a man who made art out of television sets and found inspiration in disruption.
‘Ithaka’ Review: In Julian Assange They Trust

The New York Times – Movies:
A frustrating new advocacy documentary about the WikiLeaks founder, with appearances by his father and wife, loses its footing on weak assertions and reporting.
‘What the Hell Happened to Blood, Sweat & Tears?’ Review: What Goes Up

The New York Times – Movies:
The rise and fall of a classic-rock band is chronicled (shakily) in this documentary.
‘Kubrick by Kubrick’ Review: Stanley Plays Himself

The New York Times – Movies:
A primer on the filmmaker’s career and interests won’t offer much that will surprise even mild obsessives, but it does pierce some of the mystique.
U2 Revisits Its Past, in the Name of … What, Exactly?

The New York Times – Music:
With “Songs of Surrender,” an album of 40 reimagined songs, and “A Sort of Homecoming,” a documentary on Disney+, the Irish band pauses to reflect.
‘The Spirit of ’45’ Review: Here Comes Nationalization

The New York Times – Movies:
A documentary from Ken Loach sees the end of World War II as a brief moment of possibility for socialism in Britain.
‘Money Shot: The Pornhub Story’ Review: A Clear Eye on an Industry

The New York Times – Movies:
This documentary looks at the offenses of the pornography industry through interviews with performers and activists.