10 Essential Documentaries About Love
From showcases of young love to partners mourned, these films span a wide range of styles in their deconstruction of the romantic.
Christopher Campbell(Editor in Chief)
The 2019 Oscar-Nominated Documentary Shorts Reviewed and Ranked
Short-form Academy Award nominees are now in theaters and will be availableon VOD later this month.
‘Gaza’ Puts Normalcy Into Perspective
Garry Keane and Andrew McConnell brilliantly but heartbreakingly show us what everyday life is like in the Gaza Strip.
‘Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool’ is a Proper Beginning
Stanley Nelson offers a rich introductory portrait of the jazz legend, whose life story is history.
‘Midnight Family’ Rings Alarms About Public and Private Healthcare
Luke Lorentzen's documentary about a family-operated ambulance service presents an emergency situation of its own regarding the ethical dilemmas of Mexico City's healthcare system.
Anton Yelchin Documentary ‘Love, Antosha’ is Something to Cherish
Garret Price's film is not just a tribute to the late actor. It's also a posthumous gift from Yelchin himself.
‘Sea of Shadows’ is Mexico’s Answer to ‘The Cove’
Director Richard Ladkani and producer Leonardo DiCaprio re-team with 'The Ivory Game' investigator Andrea Crosta to try to save the vaquita.
‘Midnight Traveler’ is a Powerfully Personal Look at a Family on the Run
Hassan Fazili, Fatima Hussaini, and their children chronicle their escape from Afghanistan and pursuit of asylum in this uniquely intimate nonfiction road movie.
‘Stieg Larsson’ Reminds Us That We Need Passionate Journalism
Before he found posthumous fame as the author of 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,' Stieg Larsson's mission in life was to expose the rise of right-wing extremism.
Love and Death in Palermo: ‘Shooting the Mafia’ Captures a Compelling Artist
Kim Longinotto's portrait of Sicilian photographer Letizia Battaglia celebrates the powers of love and art in contrast to the intimidating force of the Cosa Nostra.
