This holiday doc represents the spirit of giving, not receiving. “Dear Santa” is the new documentary on the 100-year-old tradition called “Operation Santa,” which has the United States post Office dedicated to […]
Dear Santa
Zappa
The unreleased footage of Frank Zappa has things you need to see. Frank Zappa has lived a short life from 1940-1993, but his music career has resonated with his fans and fellow […]
Belushi
The life and times of John Belushi is presented in this funny and emotional doc. John Belushi has lived a short life from 1949 to 1982 as one of Saturday Night Live’s […]
David Byrne’s American Utopia
A psychedelic concert movie through the eyes of David Byrne. You may find yourself in front of a computer or TV screen. And you may find yourself coming across a concert film. […]
Time
This family story about fighting for redemption and freedom tells it like it is. We meet Sibil Fox Richardson, or Fox Rich for short, en entrepreneur, author, abolitionist, and mother of six […]
Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles
This dessert documentary features delicious layers of history and culinary art. On the side of my film criticism work, I also have a sweet tooth. But this sweet tooth, only trusts desserts […]
The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts the Tonight Show
The doc on how Harry Belafonte hosted “The Tonight Shows” finds a home on Peacock. “From New York, “The Tonight Show” starring Johnny Carson, and now here’s……..the fabulous Harry Belafonte.” To explain, […]
All In: The Fight For Democracy
This infuriating and electrifying doc dishes on a broken voting system. “All In: The Fight for Democracy” is a documentary about the on-going fight for the right to vote. The 15th Amendment […]
Robin’s Wish
This emotional doc reveals why you never had a friend like Robin. Robin Williams (1951-2014) was a comedy legend with a broken mind. He made us laugh in “Aladdin,” “Mrs. Doubtfire,” and […]
Boys State
The boys are back in town, and they’re here to support America. I’m not into much politics, but when I heard the buzz about the documentary “Boys State,” I had to see […]
