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Tag: Documentary Films and Programs
Shiori Ito’s Searing Documentary ‘Black Box Diaries’ to Open in U.S.
“Black Box Diaries,” a documentary about Shiori Ito’s fight against Japan’s patriarchal justice system, opens on Friday in the United States.
A Filmmaker Focuses on Climate and Democracy
In his next documentary, Michael P. Nash takes on A.I. and how it might be used to address environmental issues.
Divided Attention
On the eve of the Emmy Awards, it’s worth taking a look at what we’re actually watching.
Toronto Film Festival Pulls Documentary on Russian Soldiers
The festival canceled the screenings of “Russians at War,” which has been criticized as Kremlin propaganda. The filmmaker has said it is an antiwar film.
Ugandan Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Shot in Leg in Clash With Police
Mr. Wine, a pop star turned politician who ran for president, is in the hospital, but his injuries are not life-threatening, one of his lawyers said.
With ‘Sprint’ and ‘Simone Biles: Rising,’ Netflix Fills Olympic Content Gap
New seasons of documentaries about running, gymnastics and basketball are being filmed this summer as part of a partnership with the International Olympic Committee.
Australian Journalist Says She Was Pushed Out of India
Avani Dias said that she had been denied a visa renewal for weeks because of her reporting on the Sikh separatist movement. Indian officials disputed her account.
Documentary Filmmaker Explores Japan’s Rigorous Education Rituals
Her movies try to explain why Japan is the way it is, showing both the upsides and downsides of the country’s commonplace practices. Her latest film focuses on an elementary school.
Cramming for the Oscars
It’s been a rough year for Hollywood, but the post-awards season landscape offers some hints of hope for audiences.