Sir David Attenborough turned 100 last month, and much of his incredible life's mission has been celebrating and showcasing the natural world. Billions of people on Earth have heard Attenborough's voice, heard his words, and seen his work. Arguably, nothing on Earth impacts life as much as the oceans, and that's the focus of "Ocean with David Attenborough," streaming now online and on National…
Filmmaker David Alvarado’s “American Pachuco” makes its San Francisco premiere Thursday, June 11, at Cowell Theater.
Luis Valdez finally gets his documentary due
On the popular movie-centric social media site Letterboxd, you can filter movies by type. Horror, comedy, drama, and documentary can be neatly separated. But listing documentary as its own, singular genre is a categorical mistake. It means the Holocaust documentary Shoah somehow belongs in the same bucket as The King of Kong, which follows nerds […]
[caption id="attachment_160772" align="alignnone" width="380"] Photo: Maximum Fun 2026[/caption] In 1967, Ann Wilson and her sister, Nancy, founded the rock band Heart. In the beginning, they’d play folk covers together. Then, they started developing their own rock and roll sound, and stepped into the genre with success. Wilson has fronted the band for over 50 years. And she's still performing…
This documentary, made for BFI Player by film-maker Nic Wassell, examines the history, impact and legacy of cult movie series Moviedrome. I love Moviedrome. It introduced me to so many films, so in a way, it brought us Live for Films. So many fond memories of sitting there, late at night, as Alex Cox talked […]
Sara Dosa’s latest documentary is an emotional plea to save the planet.
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From the explosive heights of Frampton Comes Alive! to the quiet introspection of his final tour, “Frampton” is an intimate portrait of a rock icon who soared, stumbled, and rose again. This feature documentary traces Peter Frampton’s extraordinary life and career — from his meteoric rise in the 1970s that made him a global sensation, […]
Knowledge Network Premieres Original Animated Short Documentary Christine Sinclair: Kind of a Big Deal Directed by Eoin Duffy and narrated by Ryan Reynolds, the film explores the journey of one of Canada’s most loved athletes British Columbia's Knowledge Network released its latest Knowledge Original, Christine Sinclair: Kind of a Big Deal, a dynamic animated short ... Read more
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“Wood Street,” a documentary directed by Caron Creighton, documents the tumultuous final year of the largest homeless encampment in Oakland.
How to get to know your unhoused neighbors, and take on City Hall
Yesterday, PetaPixel shared that a fully AI-generated film titled "Dreams of Violets" had been accepted into the Tribeca Film Festival. For some reason, there are people who insist this is the future of films. If that is the case, then congratulations: I hate movies.
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The world-famous Tribeca Film Festival starts next week and will feature a "live action" feature-length film entirely AI-generated, a world's first.
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National Geographic's new documentary film, "Time and Water," grapples with a challenging, profound question: How do you say goodbye to what you never thought you could lose? Through archival footage, photos, art, and science, Academy Award-nominated director Sara Dosa follows acclaimed Icelandic writer and poet Andri Snær Magnason as he confronts the death of his country's glaciers, the loss of…
I went to see The History of Concrete at Beldocs already compromised. I had followed John Wilson for years, which means I had already accepted his method, his voice, his patience for ugliness, his faith in the accidental image. I had already given him permission to make me care about scaffolding, storage units, risotto, small […]
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I don't really watch making of the album or behind the scenes sort of stuff but I made an exception here. Blood Incantation are one of my favorite modern death metal bands and Absolute Elsewhere is destined to be a classic. You get to see the band in Germany geeking out over gear, record stores and special guests while talking through and playing the music. For an album like this, I enjoyed…
Have you all lost your fucking minds? There is ANOTHER Beatles documentary debuting this Autumn and a shit load of you are... Continue reading this gem
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A new Pride Month project honors the lifetime contributions of eight local LGBTQ elders.
Six in the morning on the Brooklyn Bridge, and New York City is something it rarely is. It is quiet. Not empty, but quiet. Dan Aragon is standing on the walkway watching the light come up across the East River. The bridge holds a few early walkers, runners, and cyclists. A ferry is just starting to move on the water below. He has not raised the camera yet. He is still enjoying the silence.
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Keith Duffy has declared that comedy has become “way too woke” as the Boyzone star defended comedians such as Jimmy Carr and Ricky Gervais in the ongoing free speech debate.
The singer and actor, 50, argued that audiences who dislike controversial comedians should simply “not watch them” rather than attempt to censor their material.
Speaking exclusively to GB News, Mr Duffy said: “I…
Director Steven Soderbergh has revealed how he embraced using AI-generated images in his new documentary about John Lennon's final interview.
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At least 885, according to software.bbsdocumentary.com. (Note: HTTP link, not HTTPS.) It’s an adjunct to www.bbsdocumentary.com. That documentary is long sold out, but its producers have put its raw DVD files up for free download here. That’s all for today. See you tomorrow!
Acclaimed director Ron Howard will premiere his documentary AVEDON about famed photographer Richard Avedon at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
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A deeply personal and visually expressive documentary directed by Alexander Hammer, Room to Move follows acclaimed choreographer, dancer, and educator Jenn Freeman as she navigates the most transformative chapter of her life. At 33, her world is cracked open when she is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, a neurodevelopmental disorder necessitating lifelong adaptation. Executive produced […]
The musical and cultural phenomenon of Northern Soul has kept burning for over six decades. Discarded black soul artists in the US became underground legends across the UK’s Northern Soul clubs through rare vinyl records and legendary all-nighters. This epic story of Northern Soul, from its working class origins to super clubs like Wigan Casino, […]
A documentary about Indigenous land rights wrestles with Argentina’s colonial legacy.
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Johnny Jones, aka MrLingoHimself, is a Chicago-based filmmaker, entrepreneur, and community builder. He spent his early years at the west-side public housing project Rockwell Gardens before moving to North Lawndale at age eight following the death of his mother. He was primarily raised by his grandmother alongside his two sisters and grew to be an […]
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Sasha Keable has all the makings of a classic powerhouse. Raw heartfelt lyrics, a captivating stage presence and immense vocals that seem to belt from the base of her soul. The British-Colombian singer has a growing cult following with the likes of Beyoncé calling Keable one of her favourites. The best way to experience Keable’s show stopping vocals is seeing her live. In an exclusive…
In 2001, Jake Shivery opened Blue Moon Camera and Machine in Portland's St. John's neighborhood. At the time, there were 11 other camera stores across the city, but Shivery decided to open a shop anyway. On December 1, he opened the doors -- and no one came.
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“Modern Whore” is a stylized documentary about sex work and the people who do it.
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Peter Asher: Everywhere Man chronicles Asher’s remarkable six-decade journey through the worlds of pop, folk, and rock, from his early British Invasion chart-topping fame as half of the iconic duo Peter & Gordon and his close friendship with Paul McCartney, to his groundbreaking work as a producer and manager for artists such as James Taylor […]
Marty, Life is Short, from director Lawrence Kasdan, is the definitive documentary on beloved comedian Martin Short. Using beautiful, intimate, never-before-seen archive footage alongside exclusive interviews with some of the most established and beloved stars, the documentary takes a look at one of the most influential comedians of a generation. The documentary features interviews with […]