documentary
A new documentary bares (almost) all about stripper-actress Tura Satana.
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A charming and deeply entertaining documentary about Marcella Hazan and her transformation into a world-famous cookbook author and influencer.
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The new bio-doc about producer-musician Brian Eno looks at the artist’s life and his creative process in a deliberately provocative new format.
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“Four Daughters” calls attention to the complex and admittedly slippery nature of nonfiction filmmaking.
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Two PBS documentaries paint a grim picture of the American soul.
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The disconnect between the Amsterdam of the past that is revisited and the scenes of life in the city today dramatize the fragility of memory and its erosion.
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Frederick Wiseman’s latest documentary — an immersive visit behind the scenes of a three-star Michelin restaurant — is a savory, irresistible treat.
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Southern California’s venerable Laemmle Theaters is facing a triple whammy: financial failure, shrinking audiences, and Covid closures.
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A new documentary about the John Lennon and May Pang affair is insightful but not exactly unbiased
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Jazz Commentary: The Enduring Enigma of Chet Baker
I take a look back at the compelling documentary “Let’s Get Lost” because of the recently released “Chet Baker Performs and Sings: Swimming by Moonlight”, 15 unreleased studio recordings made by the trumpeter.
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