Marty, Life Is Short Review: The Art of Lightening Up
Actor Martin Short receives a surprisingly serious documentary profile in Marty, Life Is Short, which looks at laughter's ability to push through hard times.
Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft Review: She’s the Queen of the World
Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft captures the energy and appeal of the Gen Z singer in a lively 3D concert doc directed with James Cameron.
The Seoul Guardians Review: I’ve Got Soul But I’m Not a Soldier
Citizen journalists capture the 2024 protests in South Korea inThe Seoul Guardians while looking to a 1980 massacre as inspiration to fight for democracy.
Paikar Review: Bringing Family History Into (Soft) Focus
A filmmaker explores his family story in Paikar and inspires his father to open up about life in Afghanistan and then Iran, while navigating the COVID pandemic.
Who Is Still Alive Review: Grieving for Gaza
Nine Palestinians share their stories of survival and exile after escaping the violence in Gaza in Who Is Still Alive.
Vegapolis Review: A Youthfully Vibrant Feature Debut
Teenagers at a French skating rink come of age in a dazzling space that offers an escape from outside concerns and forces in Vegapolis.
Dona Onete—This Tiny Piece of My Heart Review: Brazil’s Star Singer/Songerwriter Hits High Notes
Dona Onete--This Tiny Piece of My Heart is an uplifting profile of Brazil’s octogenarian star singer-songwriter.
Hex Review: Coven Is the New Metal
A coven of witchy women brings a new voice to Norway’s black metal scene in Hex.
Scarlet Girls Review: Women Heard, But Not Seen, in the Abortion Debate
The voices of women who survived sexual assaults and other traumas lend their voices to a conversation about abortion rights in Scarlet Girls.
A Fire There Review: On Open Mountains Sweet and Far
In A Fire There, three young men in the Armenian community Gandzani, Georgia, find themselves at a crossroads as the community holds onto tradition.