Documentary

Halston

By Josh Slater-Williams

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

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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.

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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.

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XY Chelsea

By David Jenkins

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

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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.

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Amazing Grace

By David Jenkins

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

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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.

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Hail Satan?

By Kambole Campbell

Penny Lane’s head-spinning documentary charts the rise of The Satanic Temple.

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Last Breath

By Indiana Tarrant

This dramatic documentary captures a deep sea diver’s tale of survival in the face of apparent hopelessness.

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Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story

By Phil Concannon

This playful documentary pays tribute to the eccentric comedy stylings of Frank Sidebottom.

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Cradle of Champions

By Christina Newland

Community spirit and the sense of personal empowerment found in amateur boxing is the subject of this moving doc.

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Minding the Gap

By Adam Woodward

An innocent celebration of skateboarding evolves into a profound study of the transition from youth to adulthood.

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Maiden

By Josh Slater-Williams

This timely documentary recounts the inspiring story of a female sailing crew’s round-the-world voyage.

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Of Love and Law

By David Jenkins

Married gay lawyers in Osaka fight everyday injustice in this delightful, deadpan documentary.

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Bergman: A year in a Life

By Phil Concannon

This consummate documentary sheds new light on the life and career of the late Swedish master.

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Hale County This Morning, This Evening

By Matt Turner

Filmmaker RaMell Ross weaves a transcendental tapestry of black lives in present-day Alabama.

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Island of the Hungry Ghosts

By David Jenkins

Refugees and migrating crabs are the focus of this atmospheric doc which takes place on Christmas Island.

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