HBO Max's greatest documentaries prove the streaming service is becoming the go-to home for movie fanatics.

Though narrative film can transport us to imagined worlds, documentary cinema often turns the camera back on our own. From incisive personal profiles to true crime investigations and examinations of ...

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Documentaries sometimes get a bad reputation for being slow-moving, but a good one can tell a story just as well as any ...

From beloved movie directors to NBA stars, to the spark that created America, these were our favorite documentaries of the year. As 2025 rolls into 2026, it’s a good time to unwind and reflect on your ...

In this month’s picks, a portrait of a vanguard filmmaker, a look back at a televised clash between writers, and a reflection on a Hollywood star and pinup. By Ben Kenigsberg The proliferation of ...

As industry consolidation continues, documentary films face a challenging path to supportive investors, wide distribution, and sustainable success. But the best documentaries of 2025 go a long way ...

While we’re always down for a good narrative film, sometimes the most compelling stories are the ones pointing the camera at our own world. From personal profiles to investigations, from stories of ...

While narrative filmmaking is one of our favorite forms, some of the most important stories are told when the camera turns to the world around us. From inspirational biographies to gripping true crime ...

On Wednesday, one of the all-time greatest and most entertaining music documentaries will be made available in remastered and expanded form on Disney Plus. The Beatles Anthology originally aired on ...

In this month’s picks, mountain climbing, dog sledding and government running. By Ben Kenigsberg The proliferation of documentaries on streaming services makes it difficult to choose what to watch.