“It Was a Big Roll of the Dice”: How a Small-Town Russian Schoolteacher Became an International Whistleblower — and an Oscar Nominee
Directors David Borenstein and Pavel Talankin on smuggling footage out of Russia, protecting the people left behind and the universal message at the heart of 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin.'
‘Perfectly a Strangeness’ Director Calls Cinematic Reverie About Starstruck Donkeys a “Mad Idea”
The surreal Oscar-nominated short about three animals discovering a mountaintop astronomical observatory blends science and spirituality to unlock the secrets of our cosmic universe.
The Scrappiest Awards Contender of the Season Is Proving Why It Cannot Be Ignored
Running at more than five hours and without distribution, 'My Undesirable Friends: Part I — Last Air in Moscow' might seem like the longest of Oscars longshots. But the vibrant documentary has been shortlisted by the Academy and won major critics' prizes. We go inside the secret word-of-mouth hit of the season.
Oscars: Read THR’s Reviews of the Shortlisted Documentary Features
Fifteen films made the cut for the 98th Academy Awards.
Top Documentary Filmmakers on Confronting Trauma and Finding the Funny in Tragic Circumstances
Mariska Hargitay, Laura Poitras and other Oscar-contending nonfiction helmers discuss their process, subjects and inspirations.
Oscar-Contending Docs on the Front Lines in the Middle East
Three documentaries – ‘Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk,’ ‘Holding Liat’ and ‘Coexistence, My Ass!’ — chronicle the events around Oct. 7, 2023.
It’s Not the Size of the Wave, It’s the Story of the Journey, Says ‘100 Foot Wave’ Docuseries’ Joe Lewis
The show has captured more than 3,000 hours of footage and has yet to capture the 100-foot wave.
‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story’ Filmmakers on How They Believe the Actor Would’ve Stood Up to Donald Trump Today
“He saw that things could be changed for the better for American people,” says Ian Bonhôte, who co-directed the documentary about the ‘Superman” star who became paralyzed following a horrific horse accident, with Peter Ettedgui.
How Lauren Greenfield Turned a Documentary Series About L.A. Teens Into a Global Art and Activism Project
"[Social Media]’s a generational problem,” says the filmmaker behind ‘Social Studies.’ “I’ll be trying to shed light on it until it’s no longer a problem.”
‘Will & Harper’ Director Jokes That Getting Pulled Over Didn’t Require Using “The Will Ferrell Card Much”
In the 18 months since the documentary has premiered, it’s earned many accolades including, now, five Emmy nominations.
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