Mariska Hargitay, Laura Poitras and other Oscar-contending nonfiction helmers discuss their process, subjects and ...

Unlike action movies, documentaries have a unique ability to make us smarter on a topic, nearly instantly. They can also make us feel deeply, like a good novel or fictional film. Not every documentary ...

An elderly woman turns to a camera over her shoulder and, staring into the lens, says without self-pity, “I’m dying.” Incarcerated men, unaccustomed to wearing suits and ties, anxiously adjust their ...

If you're looking for the absolute best documentaries to stream in April 2025, look no further. We've picked out the top five most worthy of your time across all streaming platforms. Whether you're in ...

In this month’s picks, a look back at a city in France during the Nazi occupation, an assessment of a renowned gay politician and an exploration of press freedoms in sovereign tribal nations. By Ben ...