Film
The Artful Amateurism of Home Movies
In MoMA’s first exhibition composed entirely of home movies, visitors are placed into the perspective of these amateur filmmakers, ever so often stumbling upon a choice moment of intimacy.
Documentary
Film
The Labor Rights Film That Got Both of Its Directors Murdered by the Yakuza
A special screening tour of Yama — Attack to Attack offers a chance to see this extremely rare Japanese film, which was intended to be used in perpetuity to agitate on behalf of the working class.
Film
Films That Transcend Southern Stereotypes and 'Florida Man' Headlines
The Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival shows that while state lines may clearly delineate the South, they don’t neatly define the people living within them.
Art
2019's Best Documentaries Come Together for a Week in NYC
As the year winds down, the DOC NYC film festival curates some of the best and most buzzed-about recent nonfiction films.
Art
The Cop-Attacking Chilean Dog Who Became a Worldwide Symbol of Protest
The recent uprising in Chile is full of references to the beloved Negro Matapacos, who accompanied protesters for many years. As his legend spreads, so too do images of the good boy.
Film
North Korea as a Multifaceted State Instead of a Boogeyman
Filmmaker Soon-mi Yoo is getting her own focus at the London Korean Film Festival. Her 2014 documentary Songs from the North takes a neutral approach toward a nation that is usually reviled or laughed at.
Art
How Trump Supporters Express Their Id Through Memes
An edited movie clip featuring Donald Trump killing representations of the press and his political enemies recently shocked social media. But violent memes are nothing new in the MAGA community.
Art
The Renegades Making Feminist Art In the Streets
Despite its countercultural status, street art remains male-dominated. Hyperallergic sought out some femme and nonbinary street artists to hear about their experiences.
Film
Slashing Out a Space for Hardcore Horror Fans
Black Gloves and Razors, a VHS-era compilation film of Italian horror death scenes, encourages some self-reflection from gore hounds.
Film
How Photographer William Eggleston Finds His Images
The 2005 documentary William Eggleston in the Real World has been restored and re-released on home media. Far from a normal biography, it often plays like a homage to the photographer's work.
Film
The Ghosts and Zombies of Haiti's Colonial Past
Zombi Child and Ouvertures delve into France's lingering influences on Haiti.
News
After Anti-Trans Sermon, True/False Film Fest Divests From Its Church Partner
For 10 years, the Crossing church in Columbia, Missouri, has helped sponsor the country's premier documentary film festival. Now, however, that relationship has ended.