“Making a Murderer” (2015) is a true crime docuseries that captivated audiences worldwide with its in-depth examination of the convictions of Steven Avery and his nephew Brendan Dassey. Created by Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos, this Netflix original series spans 10 episodes in its first season, with a second season released in 2018. The series […]

“Planet Earth” (2006) is a groundbreaking nature documentary series that set a new standard for wildlife filmmaking. Produced by the BBC Natural History Unit, this 11-episode series takes viewers on an awe-inspiring journey across the globe, showcasing the diverse habitats and incredible creatures that inhabit our planet. Narrated by the legendary David Attenborough, “Planet Earth” […]

“The Last Dance” (2020) is a monumental 10-part docuseries that chronicles the career of basketball legend Michael Jordan, with a particular focus on his final season with the Chicago Bulls in 1997-98. Directed by Jason Hehir and co-produced by ESPN and Netflix, this series offers an unprecedented look into one of the greatest dynasties in […]

“The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975” (2011), directed by Göran Olsson, is a unique and compelling documentary that offers a fresh perspective on the Black Power movement in America. The film is composed of footage shot by Swedish journalists between 1967 and 1975, rediscovered decades later and assembled into a chronological narrative of this tumultuous period […]

“4 Little Girls” (1997), directed by Spike Lee, is a deeply moving and historically significant documentary that examines the 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. This act of terrorism, which killed four young African American girls – Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley – became a […]

“I Am Not Your Negro” (2016), directed by Raoul Peck, is a groundbreaking documentary that brings to life the words and ideas of James Baldwin, one of America’s most insightful and provocative writers on race. Based on Baldwin’s unfinished manuscript “Remember This House,” the film offers a powerful and poetic exploration of the history of […]

“13th” (2016), directed by Ava DuVernay, is a powerful and eye-opening documentary that explores the intersection of race, justice, and mass incarceration in the United States. The film’s title refers to the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which abolished slavery “except as a punishment for crime.” This loophole, the documentary argues, has been exploited […]

Stanley Kubrick, born in 1928 in New York City, is widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential filmmakers in the history of cinema. Known for his perfectionism, technical expertise, and philosophical depth, Kubrick created a body of work that continues to fascinate and challenge viewers decades after its creation. Kubrick’s journey into […]

Steven Spielberg, born in 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio, is arguably the most commercially successful director in the history of cinema. His films have not only dominated the box office for decades but have also left an indelible mark on popular culture, shaping the way we think about everything from sharks to dinosaurs to extraterrestrial life. […]