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Capturing the Friedmans - Who is Innocent? Andrew Jarecki's Documentary of A Family Accused of Sexual Abuse

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By: Feature Writer Barbara DeGrande

Gimme Shelter - Requiem for an Era: Rolling Stones Documentary Records Highs and Lows at Altamont

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By: Feature Writer Barbara DeGrande

Martin Scorsese's Shine A Light: Documentary about the Rolling Stones Records Benefit Concert in 2006

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By: Feature Writer Barbara DeGrande

Is it a Documentary, a Biopic or a Docudrama? Some Clarifying FAQs for Movie Buffs

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By: Gil Mansergh

The Dalai Lama - 10 Questions Documentary Review: Rick Ray's Film Offers a Unique Glimpse into his Heart and Mind

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By: Feature Writer Barbara DeGrande

The Business of Being Born - Time for a Change: Producer Ricki Lake's Documentary about Birth in the United States

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By: Feature Writer Barbara DeGrande

What Would Jesus Buy? The Shopocalypse Preacher: Documentary by Rob VanAlkemade Portrays Christmas Commercialized

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By: Feature Writer Barbara DeGrande

The September Issue 2009 Movie Review: An Inside Look at Fashion Magazine Vogue

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By: Feature Writer Lauren Flanagan

Man On Wire: A Review Of James Marsh’s 2008 Documentary

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By: Sara Carroll

Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 911 Review: A Documentary Behind the Scenes of the War in Iraq

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By: Feature Writer Barbara DeGrande

Democracy Never Looked Better: Documentary Chronicles Barack Obama's Campaign

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By: Chaz Holmes

Sprawling from Grace - Driven to Madness: David Edward's Documentary Reveals the Consequences of the Suburbs

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By: Feature Writer Barbara DeGrande

Michael Jackson's This is It Review: Kenny Ortega's Documentary Has A Message for Everyone

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By: Feature Writer Barbara DeGrande

Irena Salina's Flow - For the Love of Water: Documentary Film about the New Liquid Gold - Water, not Oil

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By: Feature Writer Barbara DeGrande

Four Websites to Watch Documentaries: Where to Find Free Movies Online

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By: Jocelyn Kerr

Michael Jackson's "This Is It": A Fitting Tribute to the King of Pop

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By: Jennifer Vitanzo

This Is It Review: Michael Jackson's Rehearsal Footage Released at Cinemas

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By: Gareth Harding

A Walk to Beautiful - Shame in the Shadows: Mary Olive Smith's Documentary of Five Ethiopian Women with Fistulas

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By: Feature Writer Barbara DeGrande

Analysis and Review: Michael Jackson This Is It: Director Kenny Ortega Brings Michael Jackson’s Last Tour to Life

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By: Carl Dates

Film Review: The September Issue: R.J. Cutler goes Behind the Scenes for Vogue's Biggest Book Ever

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By: Deirdre Swain

Deliver Us From Evil -Sexual Abuse in the Church: Amy Berg's Documentary of How the Catholic Church Dealt with Scandal

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By: Feature Writer Barbara DeGrande

Good Hair Documentary Movie Review: Chris Rock Doc About Black Hairstyles Amuses, Informs, and Shocks

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By: Feature Writer Leslie C. Halpern

Hidden From Light: A Story of Compassion and Hope for Children Afflicted with XP

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By: Candace Kearns Read

More Than a Game Movie Review: LeBron James Documentary Tells Underdog Story

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By: Feature Writer Leslie C. Halpern

Supersize Me - How Fast Food Destroys our Health: Morgan Spurlock's Documentary Shows the Hidden Danger in a Big Mac

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By: Feature Writer Barbara DeGrande

Analysis and Review: Bill Maher's Religulous: Religulous Provides Laughter, but Fails to Deliver Answers

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By: Carl Dates

A Complete History of my Sexual Failures: A Documentary about Relationship Problems

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By: Malene Jorgensen

The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill: Judy Irving's Film Captures the Essence of Human-NonHuman Relations

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By: Feature Writer Barbara DeGrande

The September Issue - Fierce Fashion: A Look at Anna Wintour’s Preparation for the Fashion Issue

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By: Malene Jorgensen

A Crude Awakening: The Oil Crash: Gelpke and McCormack's Documentary about the Pending End of Oil

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By: Feature Writer Barbara DeGrande

Trouble the Waters - Left Behind in New Orleans: Tia Lessin & Carl Deal's Documentary Captures the Tragedy of Katrina

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By: Feature Writer Barbara DeGrande

51 Birch Street - Doug Block's Family Portrait: A Documentary about Understanding Our Parents

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By: Feature Writer Barbara DeGrande

Mockumentary vs. Docu-Film: Examining the Main Differences between the two Sub-Genres

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By: Malene Jorgensen

Review of Clubland Documentary: A Film by Eric Geringas Looks at Toronto's Club Scene

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By: Andree Lachapelle

Gonzo – Film Review of Alex Gibney's Documentary: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

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By: Martin G. Wood

Dear Zachary - a Profile in Parenting: Kuenne's Documentary: How Love and Friendship Overcame a Nightmare

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By: Feature Writer Barbara DeGrande

Fast Facts About More Than a Game Documentary: Film About NBA Basketball Star LeBron James Reveals Humble Beginning

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By: Feature Writer Leslie C. Halpern

Review-It Might Get Loud: Three Rockers Get Together For A Chat

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By: Josh Rhoten

The History of Documentary Films: A Look at the Development and Growth of Documentaries

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By: Malene Jorgensen

What is a Documentary? Defining the Characteristics of a Documentary Film

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By: Malene Jorgensen

The September Issue- Documentary Film Review: Profile of Vogue’s Editor Famously Depicted in The Devil Wears Prada

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By: Denise Castillón

My Toxic Baby Documentary: Filmmaker Examines Toxins in Children

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By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Chavez: Inside the Coup Documentary Review: Irish Filmmakers Cover Coup Against Chavez in 2002 Doc

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By: Paul Louis

Enlighten Up! The Truth About Yoga: Director Kate Churchill 's Documentary Looks at Fact and Fiction

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By: Anne Brodie

The Human Family Tree on National Geographic: The Genographic Project

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By: Feature Writer Francine Brokaw

The Cove, 2009 Documentary Movie Review: A Documentary That Exposes the Truth About the Dolphin Industry

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By: Feature Writer Lauren Flanagan

Man On Wire Review: A Documentary About Philippe Petit's Stunt On NY's Twin Towers

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By: Gareth Harding

Jacques Peretti Documentary Explores Jackson's Final Months: Recap of Michael Jackson’s Last Days: What Really Happened

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By: Tina Costanza

Review: Sleep Furiously (Gideon Koppel, 2008): A Beautiful, Lyrical Documentary Portrait of Life in a Welsh Village

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By: Stephen Morgan

It Might Get Loud: The Edge, Jimmy Page, Jack White Unite For Music Film

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By: Simon Bacal

The September Issue: A Documentary Following American Vogue Editor Anna Wintour

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By: Jennifer McNulty

Robert Kenner Directs Food, Inc. 2008 Documentary Features Michael Pollan, Eric Schlosser

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By: Margaret Burke

Cinemania - Review: A Film by Angela Christlieb and Stephen Kijak

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By: Feature Writer Kevin Sturton

The Korean Wedding Chest: A Documentary Film Looks at Marriage Traditions in Korea

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By: Andree Lachapelle

Interview with Dave Regnier, Director of My Date With Hugh: Documentary Film Follows Man on Dream Journey to Hefner's Playboy Mansion

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By: Andree Lachapelle

Graphic Sexual Horror at HotDocs: A Look at the Founder of Insex.com

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By: Andree Lachapelle

This Film Is Not Yet Rated – Documentary Review: Doc Uncovers the Truth about the MPAA Ratings Board

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By: Sierra Bacquie

Review: Death in Gaza on CBC: Documentary Won Three Emmys

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By: Amber Nasrulla

Review of Trouble the Water Documentary: New Orleans residents film Hurricane Katrina as the tragedy unfolds

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By: Alicia Michelle Morgan

Cinema's Exiles: From Hitler To Hollywood: Germany's Contribution To American Cinema

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By: Carolyn M Cash

Not Quite Hollywood spotlights Ozploitation: Documentary explores the outrageous side of Australian cinema

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By: Aaron Humphrey

The Way We Get By Movie Review: Documentary About Troop Greeters Full of Heart-Felt Emotion

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By: Feature Writer Leslie C. Halpern

Review: The Art Star and the Sudanese Twins: Indie Documentary About Attempted Adoption in Sudan a Dramatic Mess

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By: Feature Writer Dominic Messier

Art & Copy Doc Examines Aesthetics of Ads: Doug Pray’s Film Pays Tribute to Hal Riney, George Lois, and Others

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By: Feature Writer Leslie C. Halpern

Movie Review of Pressure Cooker: This Documentary About a Cooking Class Has The Right Ingredients

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By: Feature Writer Leslie C. Halpern

2009 Florida Film Festival Documentaries: 10 Full-Length Docs in American Independent Competition

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By: Feature Writer Leslie C. Halpern

Oscar Winning Man On Wire: Tightrope Walker Philippe Petit Documentary

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By: Margaret Burke

Film Review – Not Quite Hollywood (2008): Mark Hartley's Doc Tells a Wild, Untold Story of Ozploitation Cinema

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By: Feature Writer Steven Cookson

9/11 First Responder Documentary Update: John Citara and Other Forgotten Heroes To Be Featured In New Film

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By: Feature Writer Leslie C. Halpern

Experts Debate America's Beer, Breweries: Beer Wars LIVE to Feature Brewers, Experts, Ben Stein

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By: Louise Harris

Movie Review: Jonas Bros 3D Concert Experience: Disney 3-D Film Features Taylor Swift, Demi Lovato

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By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

Movie Review: Recipes for Disaster: An Anglo-Finnish Family Tries to Live Without Oil for a Year

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By: Deirdre Swain

Say My Name Premieres at SXSW: Nirit Peled’s Documentary About Female Lyricists Aims to Empower

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By: Feature Writer Leslie C. Halpern

Film Review: Super Size Me: Morgan Spurlock Embarks on a McDonald's Diet for Thirty Days

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By: Scott Hayden

Capturing the Friedmans: Who Do You Believe? US Director Andrew Jarecki’s Disturbing, Award Winning Feature Debut

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By: Rashelle Predovnik

Under Our Skin: An Eye Opening Documentary: What is Behind the Lyme Disease Epidemic

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By: Dana Herrera

Christmas Mall Santa: Mall Santa Documentary Shows Santa's Lonely Side

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By: Y F Chin

Movie Review: It Might Get Loud: Three Axe-Men Go on the Record About Their Craft

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By: Deirdre Swain

Frank and Cindy, A Musical Family Portrait: A Look at OXO Singer Frank Garcia & Wife, Filmed By His Stepson

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By: Jennifer L Mashuga

Operation Jaque - National Geographic: In July 2008 Ingrid Betancourt was Liberated From the FARC

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By: Richard McColl

Escape from the FARC on Discovery: An Account of Jhon Pinchao's Dramatic Flight from Colombian Rebels

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By: Richard McColl

Bill Maher in Larry Charles' Doc Religulous: Borat Filmmaker's Documentary Explores Religion

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By: Feature Writer Leslie C. Halpern

Review: The Day After Peace: Documentary Film by Jeremy Gilley

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By: Melody Mundawarara

Joy Division Documentary Review: Joy Division’s Short Career Illuminated

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By: Emily Carney

Review of Mardi Gras Made in China: David Redmon's Documentary About Carnival Beads Released on DVD

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By: Feature Writer Leslie C. Halpern

Women Filmmakers in the News: Kim Longinotto, Florence Ayisi's Sisters in Law Wins Peabody Award

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By: Feature Writer Leslie C. Halpern

Review: Shine A Light: Rock N' Roll's Twilight Caught on Film

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By: William Nava

Movie Review of La Corona: Short Documentary Features Women in Prison

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By: Feature Writer Leslie C. Halpern

Movie Review of Pageant: Documentary Highlights Miss Gay America Pageant

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By: Feature Writer Leslie C. Halpern

Documentary About Tiffany Fans: "I Think We’re Alone Now" Tells Other Side of Story

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By: Feature Writer Leslie C. Halpern

Young @ Heart Movie Review: Touching Documentary Highlights Senior Cover Band

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By: Feature Writer Leslie C. Halpern

Paper Clips Documentary 2004: Whitwell, TN Student Project On the Holocaust

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By: Margaret Burke

Independent Producers' Guide: Making a Promotional Documentary Video

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By: Angie Kennedy

Don't Look Back Film Review: D.A. Pennebaker's Documentary Captures the Legend of Bob Dylan

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By: Joel Killin

Troop 1500 Wins Gracie Awards: Moving Documentary About Girl Scouts Beyond Bars Receives Two Honors

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By: Feature Writer Leslie C. Halpern

Director Bob Hercules: An Interview With the Director of Forgiving Dr. Mengele

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By: Feature Writer Leslie C. Halpern

The Future of Food: Do you really know what you’re eating? You should.

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By: Allison Cain

Who Killed the Electric Car? A review of Director Chris Paine's first feature documentary.

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By: Allison Cain

Once A Nazi: Former Waffen SS Officer Seeks to Undo Past Evils

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By: Corina MacLean

The Honey Haven: A sweet documentary short about bee-keeper Toby Mason

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By: Corina MacLean

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