The chronicle of the first dedicated hospital ward for AIDS patients is one of the most difficult and moving documentaries of 2019 so far.
Your guide to Asheville's vibrant and diverse movie offerings.
Your guide to Asheville's vibrant and diverse movie offerings.
All in Documentary
The chronicle of the first dedicated hospital ward for AIDS patients is one of the most difficult and moving documentaries of 2019 so far.
The energetic, entertaining, and enlightening documentary is bound to spark renewed interest in the late, great journalist and her dedication to active citizenship.
With remarkably frank interviews with its subject, this doc is a case study in talent given early means to excess and abuse.
Whether you remember her at her peak or not, you’ll be amazed that someone could have had her career and connections.
The documentary is a harrowing look at the past and a rallying cry for the present and future.
Though visually-stunning, the documentary about Macedonian wild beekeeper Hatidze Muratova is a tough sit.
Alex Holmes’ documentary about Tracy Edwards and her all-woman Whitbread Round the World Race team is frequently thrilling as well as inspiring.
The hagiographic bio-doc on the Nobel-winning author might just be the dose of positivity that humanity needs.
Though Dylan in the Canyon is a more accurate title, this tribute to Laurel Canyon’s musical legacy is frequently magical.
This is the Rocketman for Tosca fans, a celebratory recounting of a life of countless unique and momentous episodes and unforgettable music.
Penny Lane’s documentary on the misunderstood Satanic Temple is a cheeky, thoroughly entertaining and enlightening work.
As Ask Dr. Ruth makes clear, there has never been anyone quite like Dr. Ruth Westheimer and isn’t likely to be again.
The long-shelved Aretha Franklin concert doc has the potential to resonate with anyone capable of being moved by great music.
A documentary captures revealing behind-the-scenes footage of nationalist strategist Steve Bannon in both victory and defeat.
A Canadian comedy duo embark on a journey of history and noshing through Montreal’s Jewish neighborhood.
With a former “Late Show” writer serving as our guide, the lost world of industrial musicals gets the documentary treatment.
Claus Räfle’s drama blurs narrative and documentary lines to creatively tell a lesser-known aspect of the Holocaust.
The new documentary may best be appreciated as an appendix to last year’s First Man, a narrative film that tells you more about the people involved and covers the back story that’s missing here.
Just in time for Mardi Gras, this music doc on the Preservation Hall Jazz Band joyously celebrates the spirit of New Orleans and its cultural cousins across the Gulf of Mexico.
This year’s finalists include several worthy films and a couple of head-scratchers.
