In about 30 documentaries she looked at the people and history of her homeland, some of it brutally dark.
Tag: Documentary Films and Programs
Filmmaker Brent Renaud Spent His Career Capturing the Human Toll of War
Mr. Renaud’s final assignment was documenting refugees fleeing across bridges in Irpin, Ukraine.
Brent Renaud, an American Journalist, Is Killed in Ukraine
An award-winning filmmaker and journalist, Mr. Renaud, 50, was killed while reporting in a suburb of Kyiv. Another journalist was wounded.
True Stories
Why are so many drama series based on real-life events?
‘Three Minutes: A Lengthening’ Looks at Jewish Life Before Nazi Invasion
A documentary based on a home movie shot by an American in 1938 provides a look at the vibrancy of a Jewish community in Europe just before the Holocaust.
Doppa, a Central Asian Hat, Guides Quest for Uyghur Roots
For an Australian woman with roots in Central Asia, a growing awareness of her heritage and the peril her people face all began with an embroidered skullcap.
How Hong Kong Censors Films in the Name of National Security
The Asian film capital has cracked down on documentaries and independent productions that it fears could glamorize the pro-democracy movement.
Women Enslaved by ISIS Say They Did Not Consent to a Film About Them
The acclaimed documentary “Sabaya” portrays the rescue of Yazidi women sexually enslaved by the Islamic State terrorist group. But many of the traumatized women said they never agreed to be in the film.
Women Enslaved by ISIS Say They Did Not Consent to a Film About Them
The acclaimed documentary “Sabaya” portrays the rescue of Yazidi women sexually enslaved by the Islamic State terrorist group. But many of the traumatized women said they never agreed to be in the film.
A Century After the Titanic Sank, a Film Tries to Rescue 6 Survivors’ Stories
“The Six,” a new documentary, attempts to track down the fate of Chinese sailors who survived the Titanic but were scattered by Western immigration laws.