Documentaries

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Do Jews believe in saints? Do Jews believe in saints?
Meet the adorable kid from suburban Philly some observant Jews have dubbed a "spiritual genius."
King Kaufman's Sports Daily King Kaufman's Sports Daily
The harder they shawl: The documentary "Orthodox Stance" explores the worlds of Dimitriy Salita, an undefeated boxer and observant Chasidic Jew.
Sundance as utopia Sundance as utopia
The gang members of "Made in America" share their perspective on the film and being in Park City.
Patti Smith on "Patti Smith: Dream of Life" Patti Smith on "Patti Smith: Dream of Life"
The punk-rock icon and the film's director discuss their 11-year collaboration.
"Trouble the Water" shows that Hurricane Katrina is not over "Trouble the Water" shows that Hurricane Katrina is not over
A conversation with the filmmakers behind a new documentary that is everything a documentary should be.
Beyond the Multiplex Beyond the Multiplex
Is "The Kite Runner" worthy of all the fuss? Plus: What's Woody Harrelson doing in an upsetting, innovative and decidedly Oscar-worthy documentary about WWII?
Beyond the Multiplex Beyond the Multiplex
In this interview and podcast, Julien Temple talks about his new film, "Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten" -- this year's most powerful documentary.
Beyond the Multiplex Beyond the Multiplex
Philip Seymour Hoffman and Ethan Hawke lead the outstanding cast of the overheated "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead." Plus: Jimmy Carter charms. Anthony Hopkins confounds.
Here's looking at you, "Kid" Here's looking at you, "Kid"
Is 4-year-old Marla Olmstead a painting prodigy or the instrument of a hoax? "My Kid Could Paint That" asks fascinating questions about art, family and journalistic ethics.
Coming soon ... the apocalypse! Coming soon ... the apocalypse!
Armageddon fantasies aren't just about giant dragons and killer aliens anymore. Now they're about the fate of our planet.
You must remember this You must remember this
Ken Burns makes deeply emotional films that pluck America's chords of memory. In the case of World War II, this approach feels absolutely right.
Conversations: Steven Okazaki Conversations: Steven Okazaki
The filmmaker behind "White Light Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki" shares the survivors' stories he explores in his devastating documentary. An interview and podcast.
Beyond the Multiplex Beyond the Multiplex
Werner Herzog's explosive POW drama -- a love letter to America? Plus: Bad parents, interesting women.
Beyond the Multiplex Beyond the Multiplex
A giddy documentary about Gypsy music. The abortion movie everyone should see. Plus: The true tale of a communism-toppling crane operator.
Taking it off for peace Taking it off for peace
A new documentary asks whether uniting Israeli and Palestinian women around weight loss is the way to lasting peace in the Middle East.
Beyond the Multiplex Beyond the Multiplex
A movie about the Bush-Cheney policy of torture that will make you shake with rage. Plus: Alec Baldwin's unintended laugh lines.
I Like to Watch I Like to Watch
The family ties that bind: Tony runs from shared memories on "The Sopranos," while Cinemax doc "51 Birch Street" unravels the perfect marriage.
Beyond the Multiplex Beyond the Multiplex
Hilary Brougher's "Stephanie Daley" is a major American film, in spite of its indie pedigree. Plus: Kate Beckinsale and Luke Wilson visit the snuff motel.
Beyond the Multiplex Beyond the Multiplex
It's springtime and a bumper crop of indie films -- about air-guitar gods, faux celebs, lusty Frenchwomen -- is bustin' out all over!
Beyond the Multiplex Beyond the Multiplex
The best of South by Southwest: An extraordinary look at Kurt Cobain's life and an absorbing film about a forgotten pop legend. Plus: A chat with a Cannes winner.
Carrying the message Carrying the message
HBO's Addiction Project tackles misconceptions, offers harrowing, intimate stories, and highlights new treatments in an effort to update common views of addiction.
Beyond the Multiplex Beyond the Multiplex
"The Host" rises up from American slime to destroy the Korean family! It must be destroyed! Plus: A new film on credit card debt will make you weep.
Beyond the Multiplex Beyond the Multiplex
Time to appreciate nubile young things cavorting and silent monks meditating, each of which offers its own sort of release.
Beyond the Multiplex Beyond the Multiplex
Move over, Clint! Out of the way, Marty! On Sunday night, the Academy will also honor some amazing documentary and foreign films. Here's a look at them.
"We listened as his soul cracked" "We listened as his soul cracked"
In HBO's "Ghosts of Abu Ghraib" the "bad apples" express remorse, but claim that they were scapegoats.
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