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Darren Foster's documentary American Pain is an equally excruciating and entertaining study of those who profit from the opioid crisis.
Rock Camp Review: Dials Nostalgia to 11
Rock Camp brings Boomer nostalgia into the present tense as it observes the legacy of David Fishof's Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp and the music fans it continues to inspire.
Sophia Review: A.I. Analyzed Intelligently
Sophia, directed by Jon Kasbe and Crystal Moselle, profiles David Hanson's innovations in artificial intelligence.
Baloney Review: Shaking Their Moneymakers with Pride
Baloney goes behind the scenes with Michael Phillis and Rory Davis as they prepare their "all gay, all male" burlesque show that playfully deconstructs gender norms with pride.
Jazz Fest Review: A Tale of Trumpets and Gumbo
Frank Marshall and Ryan Suffern's Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story celebrates the sounds of a city, but the documentary doesn't really unpack how the event, like many others, has shifted away from its roots and traditional sounds.
Jerry Lee Lewis: Trouble in Mind Review: A Whole Lotta Shakin’
Ethan Coen makes his documentary debut with Jerry Lee Lewis: Trouble in Mind, a somewhat conventional music doc that celebrates the Killer and his prolific output.
March for Dignity Review: Georgians on the March
Showcasing appalling violence and notable courage, March for Dignity observes activists in Georgia as they try to mount a Pride parade without inviting violence.
Pat Rocco Dared Review: The Power of the Big, er, Screen
In Pat Rocco Dared, Morris Chapdelaine, Bob Christie, and Charlie David salute the pioneer who put gay erotica on screen and played a crucial role as an artist and activist.
Moonage Daydream Review: David Bowie Doc A Burst of Sound and Light
Brett Morgen's portrait of David Bowie, Moonage Daydream is a stellar music doc that embodies the constellation of the rocker's legacy.
Shooting War Review: Photographing the Front Lines
Patrick Dell observes the art and weight of photojournalism in Shooting War by sharing the experiences of visual reporters who document the atrocities of war.