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‘Larger Than Life: Reign of the Boybands’ Review: The Wrong Stuff

The boy band stories in Tamra Davis’s documentary rarely intersect in a way that builds a meaningful or compelling perspective.

‘High Tide’ Review: Between Two Worlds

Written and directed by Marco Calvani, this film follows a gay Brazilian man working under the table one summer in Provincetown, Mass.

‘I Am: Celine Dion’ Review: You Saw the Best in Me

Dion’s voice made her a star. A new documentary on Amazon Prime Video brings her back to Earth, showing her intimate struggles with stiff person...

‘Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution’ Review: Beyond the Punchline

A new Netflix documentary showcases comedy as a source of queer liberation, featuring Margaret Cho, Tig Notaro, Joel Kim Booster and more.

‘Cypher’ Review: Tierra Whack in a Twisty Music Documentary

A biographical look at the Philadelphia rapper Tierra Whack takes a hard left turn.

‘Carlos’ Review: Santana’s Soulful Legacy

In Rudy Valdez’s poignant but shortsighted documentary, the guitarist’s magic comes alive in performances and childhood recollections.

‘Wynonna Judd: Between Hell and Hallelujah’ Review: The Show Must Go On

A documentary about the country star, whose mother and singing partner, Naomi Judd, died last year, mostly fails to kindle unguided emotions.

‘Dionne Warwick: Don’t Make Me Over’ Review: A Trailblazer Gets Her Flowers

This documentary tries to do justice to a six-decade career in 95 minutes, which proves challenging.

‘Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me’ Review: An Honest Portrait of Stardom

Sincere and soul-baring, the documentary, directed by Alek Keshishian, captures Gomez’s challenges with mental illness, lupus and fame.