Film-Forward

Documentary

Val

Val Kilmer has, in his own words, saved everything. The extent to which he has documented his life both on set and offstage is staggering, and these video snippets are the strongest assets in this documentary portrait.

Can You Bring It: Bill T. Jones and D-Man in the Waters

Can a work of art so closely tied to a particular tragedy transcend its era to speak to future generations? This beautiful and moving documentary resoundingly says, “Yes.”

Ailey | Tribeca Festival

A wonderful introduction into the world of the legendary choreographer, but it’s more of an appetizer than a full meal.

Ascension | Tribeca Festival

It’s a lot to ask a filmmaker to take a 97-minute snapshot of a country. Yet the result here is purposeful and often mesmerizing.

The Kids | Tribeca Festival

Three cast members of 1995’s Kids have reclaimed their narratives and co-produced an unexpurgated version of the indie hit’s history.

Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

The documentary shines a spotlight on the Harlem Cultural Festival that took place in 1969, the same summer as the more famous Woodstock.

The Price of Freedom | Tribeca Festival

Judd Ehrlich’s inquisitive documentary examines the NRA’s dominance over American politics.

Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain | Tribeca Festival

A portrait emerges of a man who, despite living the best of adventures, dealt with personal demons that grew the more he evolved on-camera.

Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation

A dual biography of two titanic writers, and friends, who grew up and flourished during the same decades.