documentary
The landscape and architecture are beautifully photographed, but more important are the array of faces and the music of the voices.
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Watching this film, one is struck at how it is essentially a collection of moments that, taken together, create a satisfying portrait of a life.
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The filmmaker chose, wisely, to emphasize Tempest Storm’s fortitude and self-determination.
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The documentary Bombshell illuminates Heddy Lamar’s enigmatic legacy with gentle scrutiny and justifiable awe.
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As Alex Honnold observes, if he solos El Cap, it’s like winning a gold medal in the Olympics. But there’s no second or third place. If he fails, he dies.
Read MoreChef Jake Bickelhaupt’s passion for cooking and for doing everything himself is the driving idea behind this high-energy documentary.
Read MoreTo the end of his life, David Bowie was excited about creating innovative sounds and collaborating with new musicians.
Read MoreThis documentary about John Coltrane serves up skillful, sensitive storytelling and an appropriate sense of reverence.
Read MoreHow palpable is the combat in Nowhere to Hide!
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Arts Commentary: Rich in Creativity — But Nothing Else