The Theft Review: Reclaiming Afghanistan’s Cultural History
Efforts to repatriate artifacts and artworks stolen from Afghanistan invite wider considerations of cultural history in Aisha Jamal's The Theft . .
by Pat Mullen·
Hot Docs to Open with Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions
Hot Docs announced line-up for 2026 festival, including opening night selection Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions about the iconic Canadian rock star. .
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Reviews
The Story of Documentary Film Review: The Art of Documenting Documentaries
The Story of Documentary Film sees Mark Cousins chronicle the history of cinema in his signature fashion with this look at the art of non-fiction film. The post The Story of Documentary Film Review: The Art of Documenting Documentaries appeared first on POV Magazine.
by Jason Gorber·
Troublemaker Review: Nelson Mandela’s Long, If Rocky, Walk to Freedom
Nelson Mandela's life and career receives a fond appreciation in Antoine Fuqua's Troublemaker, even if it avoids tougher questions. The post Troublemaker Review: Nelson Mandela’s Long, If Rocky, Walk to Freedom appeared first on POV Magazine.
Jason Gorber·
Broken English: Unconventional Bio Will Convert All to the Faithfull
The life and music of Marianne Faithfull fuels Broken English, an elevated hybrid rockumentary featuring Tilda Swinton, George MacKay, and Courtney Love. The post Broken English: Unconventional Bio Will Convert All to the Faithfull appeared first on POV Magazine.
Jason Gorber·
Aanikoobijigan Review: A Haunting Tale of What Remains
The fight to repatriate the remains of Indigenous ancestors confronts a legacy of colonial violence in Aanikoobijigan [ancestor/great-grandparent/great-grandchild]. The post Aanikoobijigan Review: A Haunting Tale of What Remains appeared first on POV Magazine.
Pat Mullen·
Features
The Memory Palace: Or, If These Walls Could Talk
How films like Okuirmono, The Nest, and This House explore the histories embedded within the walls of our family homes. .
Winnie Wang·
How Twisted Yoga Centres Care Amid a Web of Lies
An interview with Twisted Yoga director Rowan Deacon and executive producer Suzanne Lavery on their true crime doc now streaming on Apple. .
Pat Mullen·
Oscar Predictions: Who Will and Should Win the Tight Documentary Races
Oscar predictions and picks in the documentary races see a close call between The Perfect Neighbor, Mr. Nobody Against Putin, Come See Me in the Good Light, The Alabama Solution , and Cutting through Rocks. .
Pat Mullen·
Interviews
The Roots of Black Zombie
Black Zombie director Maya Annik Bedward tells how her new documentary explores the Haitian Vodou roots of zombie culture. .
Courtney Small·
The Longer You Bleed Shares the Pros and Cons of Doomscrolling
An interview with The Longer You Bleed director Ewan Waddell about chronicling the invasion of Ukraine via doomscrolling and viral videos. The post The Longer You Bleed Shares the Pros and Cons of Doomscrolling appeared first on POV Magazine.
Rachel Ho·
Sara Dosa on Time and Water and Exploring Environmental Memory
An interview with Time and Water director Sara Dosa about exploring the life and death of glaciers and the memories housed between layers of ice. The post Sara Dosa on Time and Water and Exploring Environmental Memory appeared first on POV Magazine.
Pat Mullen·
News
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Exposing the Dark Truth of Digital Totalitarianism: Documentary 'Eyes of the Machine' Arrives in Prague as One World Film Festival Opens
Following its acclaimed premiere at IDFA Amsterdam, investigative documentary Eyes of the Machine screens at One World International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival in Prague, with Uyghur witness Kalbinur Sidik attending in person.
Hot Docs to Open with Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions
Hot Docs announced line-up for 2026 festival, including opening night selection Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions about the iconic Canadian rock star. .
by Pat Mullen·
Festivals
Sundance Short Docs Spotlight Hot Killers, Heroic Historians, and Family Traditions
Highlights in the Sundance Documentary Short programme include Luigi, The Baddest Speechwriter of All, and Tuktuit: Caribou. The post Sundance Short Docs Spotlight Hot Killers, Heroic Historians, and Family Traditions appeared first on POV Magazine.
Pat Mullen·
Highlights at ReFrame Film Festival Range from Local to Global
Documentary highlights at the ReFrame Film Festival include Yanuni, The Longer You Bleed, Fairy Creek, and Agatha's Almanac. The post Highlights at ReFrame Film Festival Range from Local to Global appeared first on POV Magazine.
Pat Mullen·
The Cost of Heaven Leads Kingston Canadian Film Festival Winners
Mathieu Denis' drama The Cost of Heaven (Gagne ton ciel) leads winners of the 2026 Kingston Canadian Film Festival. .
Pat Mullen·
Latest Articles
Hot Docs Announces First Titles for 2026 Festival
First titles announced for Hot Docs include Kenny Loggins: Convictions of the Heart, The Tower that Built a City, and Time and Water . .
Pat Mullen·
Now Streaming: The Nest Explores Layers of History Housed Within a Home
Now streaming from the National Film Board of Canada, The Nest explores layers of history that intersect within a Winnipeg Victorian manor. .
Pat Mullen·
Lorne Trailer: New Documentary Spotlights the TV Icon Behind SNL
Watch the first trailer for Lorne , Morgan Neville's documentary about producer Lorne Michaels and his late night TV legacy with Saturday Night Live. .
Pat Mullen·
The 2026 Sundance Documentary Report: On Last Calls & New Beginnings
Documentary highlights from the 2026 Sundance Film Festival include Nuisance Bear, Once Upon a Time in Harlem, Time and Water, All About the Money, and more! The post The 2026 Sundance Documentary Report: On Last Calls & New Beginnings appeared first on POV Magazine.
Pat Mullen·
Endless Cookie Wins Rogers Best Canadian Documentary from Toronto Film Critics Association
Endless Cookie wins Rogers Best Canadian Documentary from the Toronto Film Critics Association and a cash prize of $50,000 courtesy of Rogers. .
Pat Mullen·
Cookie Queens Review: This Doc Never Crumbles
Selling Girl Scout cookies proves a time-honoured tradition, but one with many complexities in the satisfying Cookie Queens. The post Cookie Queens Review: This Doc Never Crumbles appeared first on POV Magazine.
Jason Gorber·
Jaripeo Review: Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy
The annual rodeo in Mexico's Michoacán region serves as a collision of gender expressions that defy masculine stereotypes in Jaripeo. The post Jaripeo Review: Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy appeared first on POV Magazine.
Pat Mullen·
The Oldest Person in the World Review: Some Things Don’t Get Better with Age
Veteran filmmaker Sam Green captures the stories of aged folks across the globe in The Oldest Person in the World, but at a surprisingly superficial level. The post The Oldest Person in the World Review: Some Things Don’t Get Better with Age appeared first on POV Magazine.
Jason Gorber·
One in a Million Review: A 10-Year Migration Saga Both Epic and Intimate
Follow a young woman named Isra'a over a ten-year journey in One in a Million as her family flees Syria only to confront the cost of freedom. The post One in a Million Review: A 10-Year Migration Saga Both Epic and Intimate appeared first on POV Magazine.
Pat Mullen·
Public Access Review: Giving the Boob Tube Its Due
Public Access offers a trip through the archives of Manhattan Cable's public programming that's a feat of editing, albeit one that sticks to the obvious. The post Public Access Review: Giving the Boob Tube Its Due appeared first on POV Magazine.
Pat Mullen·
All About the Money Review: Money Can’t Buy You Out of a Rude Awakening
Fergie Chambers and his life of empty privilege goes under the microscope as he moves from one shiny new thing to the next in All About the Money. The post All About the Money Review: Money Can’t Buy You Out of a Rude Awakening appeared first on POV Magazine.
Jason Gorber·
Nuisance Bear, To Hold a Mountain Lead Sundance Award Winners
Sundance winners include Nuisance Bear and To Hold a Mountain for the Grand Jury Prizes for U.S. and World Cinema Documentary. The post Nuisance Bear, To Hold a Mountain Lead Sundance Award Winners appeared first on POV Magazine.
Pat Mullen·