Documentary Reviews and Features | Little White Lies

Genre Documentary

Elderly man painting on a wall with a large artist's palette in his hand.
Review

Prophecy

by David Jenkins

The birth of a painting – from the building of the frame to its final sale – is the subject of this intriguing doc.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Elderly person sitting on steps, wearing coat and hat, against column in outdoor setting.
Review

Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese

by David Jenkins

On the road with Bob Dylan’s ramshackle rock circus in this kaleidoscopic concert chronicle.

5
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Crowded football stadium with players in blue jerseys on the pitch surrounded by spectators.
Review

Diego Maradona

by Adam Woodward

Senna director Asif Kapadia delves into the controversial life and career of Argentina’s soccer messiah.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two people, a woman in a revealing dress and a man in a tuxedo, standing close together indoors.
Review

Halston

by Josh Slater-Williams

The colourful life of the late American fashion designer is the focus of Frédéric Tcheng’s latest documentary.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Rolling green hills with grazing cattle under a vibrant sunset sky.
Review

Eating Animals

by David Jenkins

If you didn’t realise there are environmental and economic downsides to consuming meat, then this entry-level film is for you.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
Intense black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression, facing slightly downward and to the side, with light and shadow creating strong contrasts on his face.
Review

Liam Gallagher: As It Was

by Lou Thomas

The former Oasis frontman reflects on his life as a rock and roll star in this entertaining docu-profile.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A woman with short blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing a purple sparkly dress, set against a bright red background.
Review

XY Chelsea

by David Jenkins

A glossy, lightly superficial portrait of the American whistleblower-cum-activist Chelsea Manning.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Player in white clothing hitting tennis ball on clay court.
Review

John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection

by David Jenkins

The combustible American tennis star is picked to pieces in this mischievous French essay film.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A woman singing into a microphone, wearing a green and white patterned dress, with a large gold necklace.
Review

Amazing Grace

by David Jenkins

The live recording of Aretha Franklin’s seminal gospel album is one of the great music documentaries.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Two men in suits and bow ties, one with glasses, posing together.
Review

An Accidental Studio

by Thomas Hobbs

This affectionate doc tells the story of how George Harrison’s HandMade Films changed the face of British cinema.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect