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The Real State of the Union

by Tom White
June 24, 2026
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Surveying the state of U.S. documentary as producers, filmmakers, programmers, and broadcasters face a "new normal" in the age of Trump.

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Highlights at ReFrame Film Festival Range from Local to Global

by Pat Mullen
January 29, 2026
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Documentary highlights at the ReFrame Film Festival include Yanuni, The Longer You Bleed, Fairy Creek, and Agatha's Almanac.

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How The Librarians Observes First Responders in the Culture Wars

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The fight against book bans and the effort to preserve the sharing of knowledge for America's children fuel Kim A. Snyder's The Librarians.

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