Documentary Films: Reviews of short and feature length foreign and domestic docs from bios to exposes, music docs to nature films, international festivals, doc competitions, director profiles and more.

Who relates the rich tapestry of world cultures, from the back alleys of Calcutta to presidential politics? Documentary filmmakers have the power to show us different points of view and expose us to different places, people and even planets. They expand our horizons, explore the universe, and relate their point of view.

Behind every film is the story of its genesis, the reasons that the director and producer became involved in the project, and the way the film took shape. Films like Dear Zachary and 51 Birch Street were begun with one project in mind, but then morphed into something totally different during production. This is the place to learn about the story behind the film, film festivals, director profiles, and much more.

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Barbara DeGrande

Nov 19, 2009

Capturing the Friedmans - Who is Innocent?

In: Documentary Films (general)

An upper middle class family in the lush green surroundings of Great Neck is suddenly in the spotlight when allegations of sexual abuse are made against father and son. more...

Nov 19, 2009

Gimme Shelter - Requiem for an Era

In: Documentary Films (general)

The Rolling Stones wanted to give a free concert at the end of their 1969 U.S. tour. Albert and David Maysles and Charlotte Zwerin were commissioned to film the show. more...

Nov 18, 2009

Martin Scorsese's Shine A Light