Documentary Reviews and Features | Little White Lies

Genre Documentary

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Review

Recorder: The Marion Stokes Project

by Rógan Graham

One woman’s obsession with recording the TV news becomes a fascinating visual chronicle of modern history.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A tattooed man with glasses, focused facial expression.
Review

The Painter and the Thief

by Leila Latif

A Czech artist develops an unlikely bond with the man who stole her work in this compassionate documentary.

4
Anticipation
4
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4
In Retrospect
Monochrome image of a woman speaking on a telephone in a busy office setting.
Review

Raise Hell: The Life and Times of Molly Ivins

by Leila Latif

A roistering doc profile of the late, liberal tub-thumper who worked at The New York Times.

2
Anticipation
3
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4
In Retrospect
Red and white Nike trainer, with 'Flame' text visible in the background.
Review

One Man and His Shoes

by Leila Latif

This intriguing documentary explores the intersection between African American culture and basketball sneakers.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Headshot of a middle-aged man with a serious expression, wearing a checked shirt.
Review

Being A Human Person

by David Jenkins

The fragile genius of Swedish director Roy Andersson is laid bare in this intriguing documentary profile.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Yellow plastic block-like structure with white background and gloved hand handling it.
Review

Totally Under Control

by Erik Nielsen

The Trump administration’s catastrophic response to COVID-19 is laid bare in Alex Gibney’s timely exposé.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Closeup image of a loving couple kissing in a car, captured in black and white.
Review

Time

by David Jenkins

Garrett Bradley surveys America’s prison industrial complex through the lens of one couple’s personal struggle.

4
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4
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4
In Retrospect
Large green leaves partially obscuring person wearing white clothing and gloves, examining small object.
Review

Beyond the Visible: Hilma af Klint

by David Jenkins

This insightful documentary reclaims the legacy of one of the most important abstract artists of the 20th century.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

Dick Johnson Is Dead

by Brianna Zigler

Filmmaker Kirsten Johnson repeatedly offs her father in this darkly funny and profound meditation on life and loss.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Young girl with dark hair and a flower clip, looking up pensively.
Review

Little Girl

by Lillian Crawford

Sébastien Lifschitz’s sensitive portrait of eight-year-old Sasha will change attitudes towards gender dysphoria.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect