Faya Dayi
Among the most potent documentary experiences of last year, Faya Dayi boasts incredible monochromatic cinematography, which lends everything a surreal, dreamlike quality.
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The First Wave
Director Matthew Heineman's harrowing documentary chronicles the initial surge of Covid-19 infections in New York City between March and June 2020.
Procession
This intense documentary centers on the teaming up of its filmmakers, a drama therapist, and a group of men who survived child sexual abuse at the hands of Catholic priests.
Cusp
Set away from prying eyes, the film boldly explores how three teenage girls exist in a veritable minefield of sorts.
Storm Lake
A lively portrait of how good local journalism reflects the lives of those who read it.
At the Ready
This insightful documentary profiles three El Paso, Texas, Mexican-American teenagers who want to work as U.S. Border Patrol agents.
Found
A highly satisfying coming-of-age account in which teens emerge convincingly stronger and wiser.
My Name Is Pauli Murray
A highly informative documentary centering on someone who had an outsized impact on modern American life, yet who remains largely unknown.
Blue Bayou
An undocumented South Korean who has built a life for himself in New Orleans, which includes a loving wife and a stepdaughter, finds it all imperiled after an incident with the police.