Documentary Reviews and Features | Little White Lies

Genre Documentary

Man in baseball cap and sunglasses operating a water truck on a grassy field.
Review

Fahrenheit 11/9

by Adam Woodward

Michael Moore takes aim at both sides of the political establishment in this scattershot survey of Trump’s America.

2
Anticipation
3
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3
In Retrospect
Man in hat operating turntable in vintage-style recording studio.
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Rudeboy: The Story of Trojan Records

by Ed Gibbs

The ground-breaking label marks its half-century with a glossy new documentary celebrating its legacy.

3
Anticipation
3
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3
In Retrospect
Woman in red wig and polka dot outfit sitting at table, drawing or painting intricate patterns on paper against black and white background.
Review

Kusama – Infinity

by David Jenkins

A short, sharp portrait of the trailblazing Japanese pop artist Yayoi Kusama, from director Heather Lenz.

3
Anticipation
3
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3
In Retrospect
A woman with dark hair, wearing a black jacket, gazes thoughtfully.
Review

Female Human Animal

by Hannah Clugston

Set in the contemporary art-world, Josh Appignanesi’s hybrid documentary offers a mesmerising blend of fact and fiction.

2
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4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A man in a black hat and leather gloves, his face in close-up, with a serious expression.
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The Gospel According to André

by David Jenkins

Another deep dive into the modern fashion industry, this time on the fur coat-tails of couture expert, André Leon Talley.

3
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2
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2
In Retrospect
Mural of a large grey goat on a wall, with two people sitting in front of it.
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Faces Places

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Agnès Varda hits the road with French photographer and muralist JR in this singularly charming social document.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Woman with curly brown hair, gold earrings, and vibrant blue eyeshadow against a green background.
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MATANGI/MAYA/M.I.A.

by David Jenkins

Filmmaker Steve Loveridge takes us on a whistle-stop tour of the life and career of his close friend M.I.A.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Gloved hands holding a black handgun on a surface.
Review

Weapon of Choice

by Romy Somerset

The story of Gaston Glock is woven into this intriguing survey of modern firearms culture.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Lone bare tree in a vast sandy desert under an orange sky.
Review

In Praise of Nothing

by Thomas Nguyen

Iggy Pop narrates this strange, singular documentary comprising the observations of 62 cinematographers from across the globe.

3
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3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two people wearing protective helmets and clothing, smiling at the camera.
Review

Under the Wire

by Lillian Crawford

Filmmaker Christopher Martin captures the horrors of the Syrian crisis in this bold documentary.

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4
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3
In Retrospect