This film is such a reminder that our history is unexplainably more complex and rich than what we think we know. The late 60s to early 70s has such a reputation for change and progress, and the closer you look the more you realize how much important work was really…

Narrative structure in documentary filmmaking can be incredibly powerful, and Icarus in particular is a phenomenal example, in not only its storytelling, but its commitment to following a story such as this. I think this documentary is so interesting because of how the story evolved and shifted with every changing…

I’m not new to the Snowden scandal, but this documentary is one I hadn’t seen and it was an interesting experience to learn more about the situation through this dramatic lens. The film as a whole feels like any other thriller I’ve seen, it has highs and lows, it presents…

Growing up in the American public school system, you will most likely never learn or inaccurately read about the horrors of American history — our textbooks are closer to historical fiction than anything resembling the truth. Documentaries like 13th should be a requirement in middle and high school, no exceptions…

I have many thoughts about this film, for starters, I genuinely have no idea what angle the filmmakers were trying to make. If they were trying to show Knox’s innocence, then I feel they did a poor job, but if the intent was to reignite the allure and salacious nature…

While watching this film, so many moments touched me. Seeing the individuals being observed have a similar fascination with the one looking upon them is emotional to watch, for me at least. …

a week in my life

American Factory, directed by Steven Bognar and Julia Reichert, follows the impact of Chinese company Fuyao’s investment near Dayton. Ohio, following a General Motors plant closing unexpectedly. The documentary film explores the wealth inequality and poverty in this rural midwestern area, as well as the obstacles that arise from the…