On the eve of the Emmy Awards, it’s worth taking a look at what we’re actually watching.
Tag: Documentary Films and Programs
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.
Revisiting the 2003 Oscars That Were Held Amid the Iraq War
Three days before the 2003 ceremony, the United States invaded Iraq. Despite pleas to delay the awards, the academy went ahead with what became a politics-suffused evening.
The Documentary Aleksei Navalny Knew We’d Watch After His Death
The Oscar-winning film followed the dissident after an attempt on his life. It played like a thriller at the time; today it feels even more chilling.
When Soccer’s Content Mine Loses Sight of Reality
As documentaries and series about teams proliferate, it’s easy to pine for the ones that offered the clearest windows into the game.