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Whether serving as appetizers for similarly themed features or palate cleansers between more emotionally taxing fare, short films deliver a broad range of subjects served up in easily digestible...
Director Sherien Barsoum trains her lens on the justice system in Cynara, which recounts the trial and conviction of Cindy Ali (pictured above), who was accused of killing her...
In Rowdy Girl, director Jason Goldman profiles beef-rancher-turned-vegan Renee King-Sonnen, whose animal-welfare advocacy is helping farmers across the U.S. pivot from animal-based to plant-based agriculture. We posed our Qs...
In Aitamaako’tamisskapi Natosi: Before the Sun, director Banchi Hanuse profiles Logan Red Crow, a young Siksika Nation woman competing in the male-dominated sport of Indian Relay. We posed our...
Looking for more to-see recommendations? No problem — here are eight more terrific documentaries to check out at the fest! Food and Country (7/8)One of the key lessons...
Director Matthew Hashiguchi profiles Dr. Karen Kinsell, a dedicated physician providing health care to the underserved residents of one of Georgia’s poorest rural communities, in The Only Doctor. We...
In Satan Wants You, co-directors Sean Horlor and Steve J. Adams examine the “satanic panic” hysteria caused by the memoir Michelle Remembers and its co-authors. We posed our Qs...
Initially, and perhaps naively, I thought I’d have the full list of must-sees ready to go today. But it gradually dawned on me: that’s not actually realistic. With more...
Director Cam Christiansen’s Echo of Everything travels the globe to explore the profound power of music. We posed our Qs à la mode to Cam ahead of its world...
Director Kordo Doski strikes narrative gold with Allihopa: The Dalkurd Story, which follows the titular football club as it attempts to rise to Sweden’s top Division. We posed our...
Director Rama Rau’s Coven examines the modern-day feminist significance of witchcraft by criss-crossing the globe with a trio of young witches as they explore the history of Wiccan practices....
This year, many of those lighter-fare, more cheerful docs seems to reside in the shorts programs. So, here are six fun-sounding short films (well, five shorts and one mid-length...
