documentary

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Following the screening of our documentary “The First 100,” a young filmmaker from a small town in rural Virginia said he “completely understands” how those outside of the United States feel.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

The filmmaker, who won an Oscar for his visually more straightforward documentary “Navalny,” has this time made a fast-paced entertainment with a sturdy foundation in setting and character.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

In the three-part documentary - directed by Michael Harte, who also worked on the David Beckham film - the star said: "I needed to have something that marked that time."

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Kristen Baldwin is pulling for a couple of “diminutive Brits”: Oscar winner Ben Kingsley and former “wiz” kid Daniel Radcliffe, who “delivers a wonderfully self-deprecating performance as a down-on-his-luck documentary director in ‘Reggie Dinkins.’

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

“Y’know, Levi is working on a documentary about artists. You should talk to him.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith