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The Capote Tapes review – gritty portrait of the writer who redefined celebrity culture
Famed writer of In Cold Blood and Breakfast at Tiffany’s shaped public insight into high society.
Flint review – a heartbreaking look at a modern human rights disaster
Five years in the making, this documentary explores the continuing water crisis in Flint, Michigan.
African Apocalypse review – a powerful exploration of colonialism and identity
African Apocalypse is a shocking look at how colonial atrocities continue to shape Africa and its people.
The Painter and the Thief review – surprisingly delicate documentary on forgiveness
The Painter and the Thief is an intriguing insight into the human capacity for forgiveness, and a portrait of a most unlikely friendship.
Maɬni review – a reflective, personal documentary about language and mortality
Maɬni beautifully explores afterlife, identity and the sense of self in a tumultuous world.
Morgana review – intimate portrait of a housewife turned feminist porn creator
This character portrait by Josie Hess and Isabel Peppard was shown at Fantasia Fest.
In Bright Axiom review – bewildering, striking yet muddled portrait of cult fever
In Bright Axiom can be too confusing to really reel you in, but the uncertainty adds to its mystery and style.
Composer Jongnic Bontemps on Murder to Mercy: The Cyntoia Brown Story
The composer discusses his work on the renowned Netflix documentary.
The Dalai Lama: Scientist review – insightful and moving portrait of Buddhism’s influence on science
Dawn Gifford Engle explores the Dalai Lama’s passion for science and how Buddhist philosophy has influenced scientists across the world.