documentary

The two former documentarians find in this portrait of a standup comedian an unexpected power and profundity – and also a personal connection.

Even on its own, this companion piece to one of the essential docs of recent years is an emotionally searing and historically significant work.

Will this documentary on the late legendary comedian and actor live up to the expectations of a devoted longtime fan?

In what is a great moment for documentary filmmaking, this idiosyncratic archival portrait of Brando reveals the acting legend as never before.

A filmmaker more than familiar with the territory looks at this doc on Mexican drug cartels and the vigilante movement fighting back against it.

This impressive documentary portrait of the late singer's life seeks to tell a definitive story, rather than asking what the story might be.

The late documentarian's lost 1974 film about Leon Russell is a mess, but that’s exactly why filmmakers today should be looking to it for inspiration.

The Sundance 2015 Grand Jury Prize-winning doc is a sensitive portrait of a unique group of brothers and the movies' impact on their lives.

Buzz Osborne knew Kurt Cobain since before the beginning and until the very end. And he says most of Montage of Heck just isn't true.

The Oscar-nominated documentarian finds parallels to his own experiences in this portrait of the legendary actor's passion for auto racing.

This wickedly complex, finely detailed and deeply human portrait reveals the man behind the mythic musician.

One of the last films by the late, great documentarian captures the special spirit of fashion iconoclast Iris Apfel, and his friendship with her.