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Tag: Documentary Films and Programs
Who Killed Tair Rada? Inside Israel’s True Crime Obsession
A TV documentary upended a murder case and captivated the nation. But its sensational theories might also be distorting justice.
The Unraveling of an Award-Winning Documentary
The director of “Sabaya,” about Yazidi women who had been sexually enslaved by ISIS, says that he wasn’t present for a key scene and that he substituted footage.
In Iran, a New Wave of Repression Hits Acclaimed Filmmakers
The authorities in the Islamic Republic like to take credit for the country’s achievements in film, but are warning those who make them not to cross red lines at home.
‘Tantura’ Documentary Reopens Debate About Israel’s Foundational Story
Israeli soldiers had long denied killing prisoners after capturing an Arab seaside town, days after Israel’s creation. A new film provides fresh evidence — reopening a debate about Israel’s foundational story.
What to Stream in May
Next month’s streaming options include new Sally Rooney fare, “Masterpiece” and a new season of “Hacks.”
Gerda Weissmann Klein, Honored Holocaust Survivor, Dies at 97
Her story was told in an Oscar-winning documentary, and her message of hope and love in the face of overwhelming evil was an inspiration to millions.
Bristling Against the West, China Rallies Domestic Sympathy for Russia
China’s Communist Party is mounting an ideological campaign aimed at officials and students. The message: The country will not turn its back on Russia.
Documentary Filmmaker Mantas Kvedaravicius Is Killed in Ukraine
Mr. Kvedaravicius, 45, had spent years covering the conflict in Ukraine. His work included “Mariupolis,” a searing portrait of the southern port city where he died.
Documentary Filmmaker Mantas Kvedaravicius Is Killed in Ukraine
Mr. Kvedaravicius, 45, had spent years covering the conflict in Ukraine. His work included “Mariupolis,” a searing portrait of the southern port city where he died.