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Christopher Campbell
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‘New York Doll’ Review
From 2005, Christopher Campbell's reviews the music doc about New York Dolls bassist Arthur Kane.
‘Belushi’ Offers a Unique Sensory Experience of the Life of John Belushi
R.J. Cutler's impeccable archival film combines audio and visual elements to create an outstanding biography.
‘Into the Abyss’ is a Horror Documentary Based in a Texan Tragedy
From the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival, a review of Werner Herzog's Death Row documentary.
‘The Other F Word’ is the Most Endearing Movie About Punks You’ll Ever See
From the Doc Talk archives, here's a brief review of Andrea Blaugrund's documentary about punk rock dads.
‘Dick Johnson is Dead’ Named the Best Documentary of the Year for 2020
The Critics Choice Association recognized Kirsten Johnson's film with two awards while also honoring 'My Octopus Teacher,' 'Mr. Soul!,' the Beastie Boys, and more.
‘I Am Greta’ Presents the Political Pageantry of a Young Climate Change Activist
Nathan Grossman follows Greta Thunberg in her work spreading awareness of climate change.
‘When I Came Home’ Review
From the archives, originally published in 2006, Christopher Campbell reviews the Iraq War vet documentary 'When I Came Home.'
‘The Ground Truth: After the Killing Ends’ Review
From the archives, originally published in 2006, Christopher Campbell reviews the Iraq War documentary 'The Ground Truth.'
Experiencing the Two Nightmares of Paradise
The 2018 Camp Fire's devastation of Paradise, California, and its aftermath are depicted in two documentaries that go perfectly together.
‘Crip Camp,’ ‘Gunda’ and ‘Mr. Soul!’ Lead 2020 Critics Choice Documentary Award Nominations
Netflix leads the pack in a unique year for the entertainment industry and the world.
The Best Documentaries on Netflix in August 2020
This month's additions include a feature documentary about the Paralympic Games and a docuseries on immigration with unprecedented access to ICE agents.
Review: Melvin Van Peebles Documentary ‘How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It)’
A phenomenal outline of Melvin Van Peebles' prolific and varied life.
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