‘Prism’ Review: Taking a Clear View of Bias in Moviemaking
In “Prism,” the directors Rosine Mbakam, An van. Dienderen and Eléonore Yameogo join forces to ask, “Is the very technology of cinema biased?” [...]
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‘Ascension’ Review: A Symphony of Productivity
Jessica Kingdon’s derivative but nevertheless hypnotizing documentary, “Ascension,” has its roots in the documentaries of Godfrey Reggio (“Koyaanisqatsi”) and Ron Fricke (“Samsara”), whose [...]
‘Jacinta’ Review: A Neverending Cycle of Hurt
When we first meet Jacinta — the 26-year-old subject of this distressing documentary portrait that bears her name — she’s on the verge [...]
‘Karen Dalton: In My Own Time’ Review: An Elemental Musical Force
Musicians working in pop modes often navigate their careers using a combination of talent and calculation. Karen Dalton, a singer and instrumentalist who [...]
Balanchine, the Teacher: ‘I Pushed Everybody’
The setting is a ballet class, and the year is 1974. George Balanchine throws up his arms in exasperation at the sight of [...]
‘The Alpinist’ Review: Dizzying Heights
In a podcast excerpted at the start of “The Alpinist,” the rock climber Alex Honnold, from the Oscar-winning documentary “Free Solo,” is asked [...]
‘The Big Scary ‘S’ Word’ Review: Socialism for Beginners
The word “socialism” is often used as a boogeyman to scare voters, with little or no reference to actual substance. Enter Yael Bridge’s [...]
‘Lily Topples the World’ Review: What Goes Up
If you’re not one of the more than 3 million subscribers to Lily Hevesh’s YouTube channel, then you may be unaware of what [...]
‘The Meaning of Hitler’ Review: Understanding Fascism
The docu-essay “The Meaning of Hitler” proceeds with caution. The film, inspired by the historian and journalist Sebastian Haffner’s 1978 book of the [...]
‘Not Going Quietly’ Review: Into the Long Fight
In 2016, Ady Barkan was working as an advocate for economic justice when he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or A.L.S., a [...]