A politically charged social commentary, “A Whisper to a Roar” is an inspiring documentary focused on highlighting the power of a collective people. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Documentary
Happy People: A Year in the Taiga
“Happy People” has that patented Herzog charm with a biting social commentary to boot, proving that the master of documentaries still has a lot of magic left in him. Continue reading
The Gatekeepers
This peek inside the minds of the leaders of Israel’s ultra-secret internal security force is simultaneously disturbing, illuminating and uplifting. Continue reading
Searching for Sugar Man
The shroud of mysticism that surrounds “Searching for Sugar Man” will leave you feeling emotionally rattled but ultimately inspired as well. Continue reading
Mankind: The Story of All of Us
If aliens were unfortunate enough to stumble upon “Mankind: The Story of All of Us” in a distant future, they will be convinced of our futile and mundane existence. Continue reading
The Revolutionary
An engrossing first-hand account of how power can corrupt even the most idealistic hearts and minds. Continue reading
A Whisper to a Roar
A powerful and journalistic look at five recent instances of people across the globe rising up against a tyrant, and the corrupting influence of power. Continue reading
From Nothing, Something
An illuminating and oft mesmerizing portrait of the creative impulse, and the people who are driven by it. Continue reading
Nothing Like Chocolate
This documentary about the sometimes troubling international chocolate trade ends up focusing too much on one American working in Grenada. Continue reading