Film-Forward

Documentary

Time for Ilhan

This inspiring if somewhat conventional documentary follows Ilhan Omar during her history-making political campaign of 2015–2016 for a seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives.

Black Mother

A documentary that digs deeply into Jamaica and, in the process, yields a fascinating portrait.

Apollo 11

The documentary consists of previously unseen footage gathered by NASA and the National Archives, which has been shaped into what often feels like a narrative thriller.

Wrestle

A documentary that deserves to stand alongside the best films about youth who pursue sports for a shot at a better life.

The Gospel of Eureka

The documentary examines how the local Christian and LGBTQ communities in a Bible Belt town manage to co-exist together.

Genesis 2.0

Swiss filmmaker Christian Frei has stitched together an expansive, awe-inspiring, and ominous window into the future of genetic research.

Crime+Punishment

A valuable documentary about the illegal practice of arrest quotas by the New York Police Department.

Hale County This Morning, This Evening

A startling, highly unconventional, and atmospheric documentary.

People’s Republic of Desire

An online platform in China features deejay-like hosts who compete for who can raise the most money.