Sherman’s March
Ross McElwee planned to make a Civil War documentary. He ended up making one of the greatest—and most awkward—road-trip breakup documentaries ever. Shout-out to Christopher Campbell for covering this one … Read more
Chasing Coral
Two divers notice that the reefs they’ve visited for years now resemble underwater graveyards. They choose to capture coral bleaching in real-time using underwater time-lapse cameras. Martina Wing from Manta … Read more
This Much I Know To Be True
After losing two sons in just a few years, Nick Cave could have vanished from public life. Instead, he and Warren Ellis created two haunting albums and invited cameras inside … Read more
The Salt of the Earth
For four decades, Sebastião Salgado photographed humanity at its most noble and most brutal. His stark black-and-white images are among the most recognizable ever made. My colleague Rob Kelly currently … Read more
Platoon: Brothers in Arms
If you love “Platoon,” this behind-the-scenes doc is a fascinating look at how Oliver Stone turned a low-budget Vietnam film into one of the greatest war movies ever made. Thanks … Read more
Robin Knox-Johnston: A Force of Nature
Two sailors started the first Golden Globe Race in 1968. Only one finished. Trailer for “Robin Knox-Johnston: A Force of Nature” You Can’t Make This Sh!t Up Watch “Robin Knox-Johnston: … Read more
Summer of 94
The U.S. Men’s National Team wasn’t supposed to make history in 1994. They spent two grueling years living and training together before the World Cup, hoping they wouldn’t embarrass the … Read more
A Taste of History: Swimming Pigs in Paradise
The Bahamas has a beach where pigs swim out to greet your boat. Chef Walter Staib visits this famous spot, then explores the local food that makes Exuma just as … Read more
Jim Henson Idea Man
Long before he became the face behind the Muppets, he was dreaming about Broadway musicals, experimental films, commercials, and fantasy epics. Thanks to Liz Kelly for recommending this one! Trailer … Read more