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Remembering Frederick Wiseman, Documentary Master

Remembering Frederick Wiseman, Documentary Master

Remembering Frederick Wiseman, the director of documentaries including Titicut Follies, National Gallery, Menus-Plaisirs: Les Troisgros, and other "Wiseman-esque" films. The post Remembering Frederick Wiseman, Documentary Master appeared first on POV Magazine.

by Pat Mullen·
The Truth, Ruth

The Truth, Ruth

On the documentaries of Spike Lee and an artist who never shies away from the truth, whatever form the story takes. The post The Truth, Ruth appeared first on POV Magazine.

Alexander Mooney·
Pyrrhic Victories: Stories from Palestine and Israel

Pyrrhic Victories: Stories from Palestine and Israel

Documentaries reflect stories from Israel and Palestine with varying struggles to be seen and heard--and to satisfy everyone amid the culture wars. The post Pyrrhic Victories: Stories from Palestine and Israel appeared first on POV Magazine.

Daniel Glassman·
Investigating the Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous

Investigating the Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous

Celebrity documentaries like Pamela, a love story; Pee-Wee as Himself; and Elvis Presley: The Searcher represent varying degrees of access and exploration in a growing field of docs about famous names. The post Investigating the Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous appeared first on POV Magazine.

Rachel Ho·