Unlike action movies, documentaries have a unique ability to make us smarter on a topic, nearly instantly. They can also make us feel deeply, like a good novel or fictional film. Not every documentary ...

From a tribute to the genius of John Williams to a moving look at a dance program for incarcerated men and their daughters, here are some gems to see and stream This year, I noticed something unusual ...

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Movies and TV shows are great, but documentaries tend to present a more factual outlook on war. Aiming to entertain, Hollywood productions are known to exaggerate accounts and situations, leaving ...

Documentaries should educate, inform, expose, or provoke thought, and some of the best ones do all of those things at once. A ...

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Music documentaries have long offered more than just behind-the-scenes access. At their best, they serve as time capsules, preserving pivotal moments in culture while peeling back ...