Category: Documentary
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‘Indian Point’ Doc Takes Us Inside Controversial Nuclear Plant
The “Indian Point” documentary takes on the subject of the controversial nuclear plant. The film opens in New York July 8 and in Los Angeles July 22.
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Human Rights Watch Film Festival Illuminates Women’s, LGBT Issues
Melanie Votaw reports on four inspiring documentaries in the Human Rights Watch Film Festival.
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5 Essential Muhammad Ali Movies
Muhammad Ali passed away yesterday, and the Interwebs are buzzing about the fighter. Here are 5 essential movies about the king.
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Documentary ‘The God Cells’ Explores Controversial Topic of Fetal Stem Cells
The documentary “God Cells” explores the controversial subject of fetal stem cells. It interviews both children and adults who have recovered from life-threatening and chronic illnesses after receiving stem cells in other countries.
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Field of Vision, The New Yorker Present ‘The Journey’ Doc About Syrian Refugee Crisis
On its website starting today, The New Yorker releases a 70-minute documentary in six parts about the Syrian refugee crisis.
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‘Gayby Baby’ Doc Profiles Same-Sex Couples & Their Children
“Gayby Baby” is an Australian documentary that focuses on same-sex couples and their children. It’s available now on iTunes.
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Tribeca Film Fest: ‘Shadow World’ Doc on Global Arms Trade is Scathing, Devastating
“Shadow World” is a devastating and scathing documentary about government involvement (especially U.S. and U.K.) in the global arms trade and the desire for perpetual war because of the money to be made from it.
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Important Docs ‘My Nazi Legacy’ & ‘Armor of Light’ Premiere on PBS in May
The important documentaries “My Nazi Legacy” and “The Armor of Light” will air on PBS in May.
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Tribeca Film Fest: Diverse Docs on Sex Abuse Legislation, Family Secrets & Happiness
Melanie Votaw writes about three of the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival full-length documentaries that explore sex abuse legislation, family secrets, and the source of happiness.
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Tribeca Film Fest: Filmmakers Talk Doc ‘Solitary’ – Does Solitary Confinement Ever Make Sense?
Melanie Votaw reports on the documentary, “Solitary,” from the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival.
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Gloria Vanderbilt, Anderson Cooper Display Strong Bond at Nothing Left Unsaid Premiere
Anderson Cooper spoke about the strong bond he has with his mother at the premiere of the HBO documentary Nothing Left Unsaid: Gloria Vanderbilt and Anderson Cooper, last week at the Time Warner Center. Directed by Academy Award nominated director Liz Garbus (“What Happened, Miss Simone,” “Bobby Fischer Against the World”), the doc about the…