Documentaries

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny says he is “terribly glad” that a film detailing his poisoning and political activism won the Oscar for best documentary featureByDASHA LITVINOVA Associated PressTALLINN, Estonia --…

A retired Wisconsin detective has lost a defamation lawsuit against streaming giant Netflix over his portrayal in the 2015 documentary series “Making a Murderer.”MADISON, Wis. -- A retired Wisconsin detective has lost a defamation lawsuit…

After captivating audiences with his swoonworthy roles on “Looking” and “American Horror Story,” Russell Tovey is about to delve into the legacy of one of his lifelong heroes.The British actor is the host of “Life Is Excellent,” a…

Keke Palmer has dropped a trailer for an upcoming documentary she directed titled “Big Boss.”On Tuesday, the actor shared the trailer in an Instagram post, writing that the documentary is a “musical narrative that chronicles my experience…

The French documentary “On the Adamant” (Sur l’Adamant) directed by Nicolas Philibert was named best film at this year’s Berlin International Film FestivalByThe Associated PressFebruary 25, 2023, 2:29 PMThe French documentary “On the…

Documentaries about Brooke Shields, Judy Blume and Michael J. Fox, films from veteran directors like Nicole Holofcener, an adaptation of the viral New Yorker story “Cat Person” and the feature directorial debut of actors Alice Englert and…

When Idina Menzel agreed to let a camera crew follow her across the U.S. for a new documentary, she hoped to chronicle the fulfillment of her lifelong dream of taking the stage at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Due out on Disney+ Friday,…

Documentaries about Brooke Shields, Judy Blume and Michael J. Fox, films from veteran directors like Nicole Holofcener, an adaptation of the viral New Yorker story “Cat Person” and the feature directorial debut of actors Alice Englert and…

Julia Reichert, the Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker behind “American Factory” whose films explored themes of race, class and gender, often in the Midwest, has died. She was 76. She died Thursday night in Ohio from cancer, her…

A documentary on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s life and groundbreaking political career, shot and edited by her daughter, will debut on HBO next monthLOS ANGELES -- A documentary on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s life and…