documentary

Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan blends cinematic sequences with a chronicle of Japan’s history for an immersive, if uneven, experience.

Nevenka: Breaking the Silence is a painful, empowering account of the first sexual harassment lawsuit against a politician in Spain.

Pelé is an original Netflix documentary, detailing the life of the legendary footballer. But Brazil’s soul is also explored.

Nadiya Bakes is a singular delight to watch. Nadiya Hussain continues to be a master at her craft, making amazing dishes for her audience to try at home.

The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel is empathetic, centering Elisa Lam, and provides important cultural background for the area at the center of all this.

Set in a small town in the Texas Hill Country, Cusp follows the lives of three teenage girls as they navigate heartbreaks, formative moments, and loss.

Ultimately, Notturno barely passes for a documentary and is mostly a seemingly random bundle of scenes from a depressing Middle East region sewn together.

When it comes to stories of courage and exploring our fantastical world, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better film than Playing With Sharks.

The editing choices and framing of the many crimes in Night Stalker frequently felt more like a B-grade thriller movie than a documentary series.

Homeschool Musical: Class of 2020 documents the experiences of seven seniors who graduated during COVID-19 and couldn’t perform in their musicals