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Space Dogs

The documentary essay follows stray dogs—the descendants of the first dog to orbit the earth—on their meandering, wayward journeys through the streets of Moscow.

The Garden Left Behind

Small victories feel euphoric while the disappointments are absolutely devastating in this portrayal of a transgender woman who is also an undocumented Mexican immigrant.

Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President

The deeply entertaining documentary looks back on how Jimmy Carter was, indeed, the first president to tap the rock and roll subculture.

All In: The Fight for Democracy

This documentary on voter suppression could not have come at a better time.

Epicentro

An essential watch for anyone interested in present-day Cuba, its future, and its fascinating contradictions.

Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin

Werner Herzog’s tribute to the British writer’s many obsessions and his restless curiosity.

Desert One

Interviews of so many high-profile figures give this account of the attempted 1980 hostage rescue emotional depth.

Son of the White Mare

The animation is like nothing you’ve probably seen before. It’s like artwork made by a child with blocks, if that child took a boatload of acid.

Coup 53

The probing documentary compiles a giant elaborate puzzle of evidence gathering that feels thrilling and haunting once assembled.