The IDA Documentary Awards announced its shortlists of the year's top documentaries Tuesday, boosting Oscar prospects for a ...

People understandably expect to be presented with facts when they watch a documentary. There are, however, some notable or high-profile things that documentaries got wrong. Although truth and ...

In this month’s picks, a look back at a city in France during the Nazi occupation, an assessment of a renowned gay politician and an exploration of press freedoms in sovereign tribal nations. By Ben ...

The best documentaries can move us, inspire us, challenge us, ignite us, and take us into every corner of the world. Though we often seek these unbelievable stories in fiction, documentaries remind us ...

Mariska Hargitay, Laura Poitras and other Oscar-contending nonfiction helmers discuss their process, subjects and inspirations. By THR Staff Eight of this year’s top documentary filmmakers — and Oscar ...

A newly surfaced clip has drawn renewed attention to one of the most scrutinized pieces of footage in American folklore. Featured in a recent documentary, the material raises questions about the ...

Some of the top documentary filmmakers in the world soon will be packing their bags for Toronto, preparing for a curtain call at one of the world’s most important cinematic events. The 51st edition of ...