Film-Forward

Documentary

You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine

If you’re a fan of John Prine or of roots music and Americana, then this is a feast.

Cutting Through Rocks

A slow-burn, slice-of-life documentary that takes the measure of one woman’s attempt to empower women and girls.

Come See Me in the Good Light

Beginning two and a half years after poet Andrea Gibson’s cancer diagnosis, the documentary captures their relationship with their long-time partner as the two of them brace themselves to meet the unlucky hand they were dealt.

Coexistence, My Ass!

A portrait of Noam Shuster Eliassi’s attempt to make sense of the charged Israel-Palestine conflict via comedy.

Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk

Tense updates about life in the bombed-out occupation zone in Gaza.

Being Bo Widerberg

An excellent primer for those unfamiliar with the Swedish filmmaker.

The Perfect Neighbor

This documentary is horrifying and heartbreaking, exposing the hideousness of a crime that robbed four children of their mother.

Mistress Dispeller

Instead of seeking counseling to repair a marriage, an aggrieved wife seeks out the help of a “mistress dispeller,” a cross between a detective and a psychiatrist.

The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue

Barry Avrich’s intense documentary is structured like a thrilling action flick, a real-life version of revenge movies.