
Documentary of the Week
Produced by WNYC. Weekly segment on WNYC.
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'Sly Lives!' explores a musical legacy
'Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)' profiles the 1960s band Sly and the Family Stone and the pressures on its leader. Oscar winning filmmaker Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson ('Su... Feb 14, 2025
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A painting escapes from prison
'Paint Me a Road Out of Here' tells the story of a painting that Faith Ringgold created for the women's house of detention at Rikers Island in 1971. Filmmaker Catherine Gund explores ... Feb 6, 2025
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'The Fall of Diddy' explores accusations against Sean Combs
The four-part series 'The Fall of Diddy' explores multiple accusations against Sean Combs of violence and sexual abuse. The filmmakers interview an array of his former associates, som... Jan 31, 2025
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Liza Minnelli looks back
'Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story' chronicles the highs and lows of an extraordinary career in show business. Filmmaker Brian David Klein captures multiple perspectives on... Jan 24, 2025
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'The Only Girl in the Orchestra' profiles Orin O'Brien
'The Only Girl in the Orchestra' profiles Orin O'Brien, the first female musician hired full-time by the New York Philharmonic. Jan 17, 2025
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'The Bibi Files' exposes leaked footage of Netanyahu
'The Bibi Files' explores the corruption case against Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu based on leaked footage of police interviews with multiple witnesses. Dec 13, 2024
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Exploring the legacy of Loïe Fuller in 'Obsessed with Light'
'Obsessed with Light' explores the history and legacy of the trail-blazing the American performer Loïe Fuller who took Europe by storm in the 1890s with her Serpentine Dance. Filmmake... Dec 6, 2024
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'Space Cowboy' profiles an aerial stunt artist
'Space Cowboy' profiles the sky diving cinematographer Joe Jennings as he attempts to pull off the most difficult stunt of his career. It's among over 200 films playing this week at t... Nov 13, 2024
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'Soundtrack to a Coup D'Etat' blends music and history
'Soundtrack to a Coup D'Etat' is an eclectic film essay exploring the U.S. influence in Congo in the 1960s that ranged from jazz concerts to political subversion. Filmmaker Johan Grim... Nov 8, 2024
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'No Other Land' focuses on the West Bank
'No Other Land' is directed by a collective of two Palestinians and two Israelis to document a village in the occupied West Bank. Nov 1, 2024