Pure Nonfiction: Inside Documentary Film
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178: Anand Giridharadas on "The Persuaders"
In his book "The Persuaders," Anand Giridharadas profiles activists and organizers who seek to change people's minds in a time of divisiveness.
177: Carla Gutierrez on "Frida"
Carla Gutierrez makes her directorial debut with "Frida" about the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.
176: Alissa Wilkinson at The New York Times
Alissa Wilkinson stands out amongst filmcritics for writing extensively about documentaries.
175: S. Leo Chiang on "Island in Between"
Filmmaker S. Leo Chiang reflects on the relations between Taiwan and China in the Oscar nominated short "Island in Between" streaming from The New York Times Op-Docs.
174: Oscar contenders, part 2
Pure Nonfiction partnered with The Ankler to spotlight seven of the Oscar contenders at a live event in Los Angeles on January 4, 2024.
173: Oscar contenders, part 1
Pure Nonfiction partnered with The Ankler to spotlight seven of the Oscar contenders at a live event in Los Angeles on January 4, 2024.
172: Nicole Newnham on “The Disappearance of Shere Hite”
In "The Disappearance of Shere Hite," Oscar-nominated director Nicole Newnham ("Crip Camp") profiles the sex researcher who soared to success in the 1970s, but then faded into obscurity.
171: "Every Body" Profiles Intersex Activists
Filmmaker Julie Cohen ("RBG") profiles three intersex activists in her new film "Every Body," now streaming on Peacock.
170: Raoul Peck on "Silver Dollar Road"
In his new film "Silver Dollar Road," Oscar-nominated director Raoul Peck ("I Am Not Your Negro") focuses on the Reels family in North Carolina, who fought for decades to protect their waterfront prop
169: Mstyslav Chernov on “20 Days in Mariupol"
Associated Press videographer Mstyslav Chernov won the Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of Russia's war against Ukraine. When the war escalated in February 2022, Mstyslav covered the front lines for hi