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From the ancient cave painters to modern muralists, these are some of the best films about the makers of masterworks. buff.ly/2Pxy2OE
January 6, 2026 at 7:16 PM
The best crime documentaries of all time, including 'Brother's Keeper': buff.ly/2uTF8nJ
January 6, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Trauma hits close to home in 'Rewind,' a home video-heavy documentary about cycles of sexual abuse that tells a powerful, painful story. Here's our review of the film, which you can now find streaming on Peacock: bit.ly/3n8z3ck
January 6, 2026 at 6:20 PM
5 Documentaries About the Environment That Will Surprise You
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January 6, 2026 at 5:34 PM
16 years ago today, Michael Madsen's exceptionally unsettling 'Into Eternity' made its theatrical debut in Denmark.

You can find it in our spotlight on documentaries set in the future here: buff.ly/3DDaOAA

And read our review: buff.ly/4gJ7Gli
January 6, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Carmaker (and unintentional fictional time machine maker) John DeLorean was born on this day in 1925. We recommend watching 'Framing John DeLorean,' which is streaming on AMC+ and Kanopy. Our review: buff.ly/4h4Cg8K
January 6, 2026 at 4:25 PM
We're less than a week into the new year and have many documentaries to look forward to in 2026. Here's our preview of our most anticipated: www.nonfics.com/p/2026-docum...
January 6, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Today in Documentary

'It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley' is on DVD and Blu-ray (read our review: www.nonfics.com/p/week-in-do...)
'Zodiac Killer Project' is on VOD (read our review: www.nonfics.com/p/reviews-sa...)

Find more to watch here: www.nonfics.com/p/week-in-do...
January 6, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Animator and Studio Ghibli co-founder Hayao Miyazaki celebrates his birthday today.

Here's a list of 12 must-see documentaries about environmental disasters, including Hayao Miyazaki & Isao Takahata's 'The Story of Yanagawa’s Canals': buff.ly/40vK1iV
January 6, 2026 at 4:59 AM
"An elevated true crime documentary as much as it’s a political statement, an artistic masterpiece (especially its editing), and a family project in pursuit of justice for her cousin-in-law."

See where 'The Perfect Neighbor' ranks on our list of the best of 2025: buff.ly/gi7tMWZ
January 4, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Martin Scorsese's 'The Last Waltz' is now streaming on Tubi. Watch it there and see where it lands on our ranking of the best concert films of all time here: buff.ly/nBcAfuY
January 4, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Here are three great dance competition documentaries we recommend, including 'Mad Hot Ballroom,' which is new to Kanopy: bit.ly/3b8h3Mn
January 4, 2026 at 6:58 PM
With 'Soul Power' now streaming free on Tubi, here's a spotlight on three concert films that capture the soul of James Brown - 'Soul Power' included: buff.ly/3PZ0FkT
January 4, 2026 at 6:20 PM
"Kleber Mendonça Filho’s beautiful tribute to his childhood home and the local cinema of his youth might seem too self-absorbed...yet it’s very relatable."

See where 'Pictures of Ghosts' (from the director of 'The Secret Agent') ranked on our list of the best documentaries of 2024: buff.ly/3ZCknY5
January 4, 2026 at 5:34 PM
From showcases of young love to partners mourned, these 10 essential films span a wide range of styles in their deconstruction of the romantic: buff.ly/2GsJu9i
January 4, 2026 at 5:08 PM
The 31st annual Critics Choice Awards are tonight, but there won't be much mention of documentaries outside of 'The Perfect Neighbor' being up for Best Editing. Because the CCA honored nonfiction films and series back in November. We highlighted the winners here: www.nonfics.com/p/week-in-do...
January 4, 2026 at 4:25 PM
These 10 under-appreciated food documentaries are worth sinking your teeth into: buff.ly/2MXGEIg
January 4, 2026 at 4:01 PM
There are no more than 10 vaquitas left on the planet. Watch the thrilling documentary 'Sea of Shadows' from director Richard Ladkani and producer Leonardo DiCaprio to understand their importance and their endangerment. Our review: buff.ly/2MA8UlI
January 4, 2026 at 3:58 PM
'Amy' is now streaming on Netflix.

Here's our review of the film, which presents a troubling relationship between the footage and the subject. buff.ly/2Nq65rl
January 3, 2026 at 10:30 PM
'Stop Making Sense' is now streaming on Kanopy.

The iconic film starring Talking Heads and directed by Jonathan Demme tops our list of the best concert films of all time -- read that here: buff.ly/2WdNpef
January 3, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Now streaming on HBO Max: 'Mike Wallace is Here' is a great example of how archival footage can be masterfully utilized. Read our review: buff.ly/2ydcITF
January 3, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Now streaming on HBO Max: ‘Batkid Begins’ is obviously adorable and heartwarming from start to finish bit.ly/36jnVRa
January 3, 2026 at 6:20 PM
"It’s basically a Sorkin-esque nightmare of walk-and-talks and conferences and phone calls all complaining about immigrants." Here's our review of 'The Brink,' which is now streaming on Prime Video: buff.ly/q64D2Tf
January 3, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Today is legendary editor Thelma Schoonmaker's birthday, so we have to recommend watching 'Woodstock,' for which she worked as an assistant director and editor. You can rent it digitally anywhere and find it on this list of the best concert films: buff.ly/491zQ8k
January 3, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Check out our ranking of the 25 best documentaries of 2025: buff.ly/gi7tMWZ
January 3, 2026 at 4:25 PM