‘Apollo 11’ Named the Best Documentary of the Year
The Critics Choice Association recognized the Moon-landing film with five awards while also honoring Peter Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Frederick Wiseman, and more.
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Lauren Greenfield on the Bait and Switch of ‘The Queen of Versailles’ and the Importance of Good Cinematography
Also: the tease of schadenfreude, the film’s relationship to reality TV, knowing when to end an ongoing story, and more.
‘The Battle of Midway’ is the Best American Propaganda Film of All Time
John Ford's film was one of the first to win in the newly created Oscar category for Best Documentary in 1943.
‘Leaving Neverland’ and ‘Our Planet’ Win Top Awards at Creative Arts Emmy Awards
Oscar-winning documentary 'Free Solo' won seven Emmy Awards, including those honoring directing, cinematography, and editing.
The Short Documentary You Need to Watch With ‘American Factory’
The new Netflix feature documentary is essentially a sequel to an Oscar-nominated film from 2009.
Why Amazon Alexa is Infiltrating Hulu Documentaries
Both 'Ask Dr. Ruth' and 'The Amazing Johnathan Documentary' begin the same way. Even if accidental, the semi-trend has significance.
‘For Sama’ Review: A Letter to a Daughter About Her Parents
Waad al-Kateab shares her family's experiences holding out in Aleppo in this harrowing documentary.
‘Free Solo’ and ‘Our Planet’ Lead 2019 Primetime Emmy Nominations in Documentary Categories
This year's Oscar winner for Best Documentary Feature is now up for seven Emmys.
Composer Jeff Beal on the Soundscape of ‘The Biggest Little Farm’
The Emmy-winning composer also discusses how the documentary form found him and shares some favorite documentary scores.
‘Our Planet’ and ‘Conversations with a Killer’ Among Critics’ Choice Real TV Award Nominees
The two Netflix documentary series received multiple nominations from the Broadcast Television Journalists Association for the inaugural event.
