Documentary

Two traffic jams. One dairy farm. Half a million people. What was supposed to be a paid music festival turned into one of the largest free concerts in history. Trailer … Read more

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

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

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

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

This doc tells the story of the Romani people through music, dance, and breathtaking performances. It traces their migration from India to Spain. Trailer for “Latcho Drom” You Can’t Make … Read more

I expected a touching story about a homeless artist and his cats. I didn’t expect one man to have survived Hiroshima, Japanese internment, 9/11, and decades of life on the … Read more

They were the first all-female rock band signed to a major label. All Filipina American teenagers from Sacramento. They had queer members, released five albums, and most people have never … Read more

Most people know Yogi Berra as baseball’s greatest quote machine. This doc makes a strong case that he should also be remembered as one of the greatest players who ever … Read more

If you only watch one skateboarding documentary, make it this one. It tells the story of six awkward teenage outsiders who helped turn skateboarding from a niche hobby into a … Read more