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Beyoncé’s Black is King, a Black American Vision of the African Continent

Though produced in collaboration with creatives from around the globe, there’s an unmistakable feeling that the film is meant more for Black Americans than the wider African diaspora.

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The Stark Elegance of Song Without a Name, a Portrait of Inequality in Peru

Inspired by true events, Melina León’s debut drama is a captivating vision of unredeemed humanity.

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Howard, a Lackluster Tribute to Beloved Disney Lyricist Howard Ashman

Known for his songs for The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin, Ashman deserves a documentary passionate enough to match his legacy.

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Exposing Rodrigo Duterte's War on the Free Press

Director Ramona Diaz and journalist Maria Ressa discuss their struggles to make A Thousand Cuts, a film about the autocratic president of the Philippines.

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Professional Wrestling Takes a Cinematic Turn Amid the Pandemic

Having to put on shows without crucial audience participation is forcing new evolution within wrestling.

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Stream Your Heart Out: Emmy Nominations Are In

Here are a few of our favorites, including Watchmen, Pose, and more.

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In Days of the Whale, Art Challenges Power on Colombia’s Streets

An empowering testament to the need for self-expression, Catalina Arroyave Restrepo’s feature debut captures the youthful zeal of two young graffiti artists in Medellín.

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Nobuhiko Obayashi's Cinematic Visions of Youth and Optimism

The prolific and innovative Japanese director passed away earlier this year. Now, JAPAN CUTS is celebrating him with a series of conversations and his final film.

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Another Asian American Actor’s Not-So-Hollywood Ending

To be Chinese in Hollywood meant that your name didn’t matter — no one in the audience would remember you or send you a fan letter.

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A Documentary’s Attempt to Protect Flannery O’Connor at All Costs

Flannery expresses the author's genius but goes to tortured lengths to excuse her racism.

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A Dynamic Portrait of Sex Workers Channels Suppressed Rage to Cathartic Ends

Now streaming as part of JAPAN CUTS, Kana Yamada’s Life: Untitled features a wealth of skillfully written characters attuned to Japan’s contemporary social dysfunctions.

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The Documentarian Who Secured Rare Footage of Helmut Newton at Work

Director Gero von Boehm discusses The Bad and the Beautiful, his new film about the “King of Kink.”