Hot Docs 2022 reviews of three excellent and bold documentaries: ‘Eternal Spring’, ‘Sam Now,’ and ‘Silent Beauty’.
Author: Ricardo Gallegos
‘Just Animals’ is a raw and intimate psychological portrait of animal activism as well as a powerful reminder of the importance of animal life.
Fazila Amiri’s excellent ‘And Still I Sing’ follows three Afgan singers using their voices to fight for women’s rights before the Taliban’s return to power.
‘The Killing of a Journalist’ is the tragic story behind the murder of Ján Kuciak and Martina KuÅ¡nÃrová in Slovakia.
Ron Howard’s new documentary ‘We Feed People’ is the straightforward but inspiring story of World Central Kitchen and humanitarian chef José Andrés.
King Otto is a joyful celebration of Greece’s historic Euro 2004 football win from the mouths of the heroes who orchestrated it.
‘The Pez Outlaw’ is a charming and lighthearted documentary about a collector turned smuggler via the sweet potential of Pez dispensers.
Han Hyo-joo is the highlight of The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure, a South Korean adventure film that provides goofy fun.