documentary

Elaine Stritch Needs Your Help

A new documentary about the legendary Stritch is currently conducting an online fundraising campaign for its final phase of production.

War on Terror Is Somber Business in ‘The Gatekeepers’

During this placidly paced, intellectually arresting documentary, candid conversations with leaders of the Shin Bet—Israel’s secret service—reveal unsettling life and dearth truths about making decisions during war.

Go Behind the Scenes With Broadway’s Standbys and Understudies

In her new documentary “The Standbys,” director-producer Stephanie Riggs reveals three talented Broadway actors who wait for their chance to share the spotlight.

'The Children Next Door' Celebrates Resiliency

By putting very human faces to a widespread epidemic, director Doug Block's documentary both humanizes and celebrates the children who survive domestic abuse.

New York City Injustice on View in 'The Central Park Five'

There is no comforting narrative in “The Central Park Five,” a new documentary from Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon about infamous 1989 rape case, because what happened is as senseless as the original crime seemed at the time.

The Best of the Week Ahead—Oct. 25–31

The New York Television Festival, LACMA’s 2012 Art + Film Gala, Brian Stokes Mitchell’s album of Broadway classics, the ballet documentary “First Position” on DVD, and Halloween are what we’re looking forward to this week.

New Film Goes Inside 'The Channel 101 Experience' (Video)

A new documentary explores the history and evolution of Channel 101, the monthly short film festival created by Dan Harmon and Rob Schrab that gives exposure to unknown and offbeat talent.

‘Room 237’ Explores Wild and Wonderful Theories Behind ‘The Shining’

A new documentary at the Toronto International Film Festival explores conspiracy theories in Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining." Backstage spoke with filmmaker Rodney Ascher about his film and the enduring legacy of Kubrick's masterpiece.

New Film Celebrates Late, Great Casting Director Marion Dougherty

Backstage speaks with filmmaker Tom Donahue about “Casting By,” his new documentary about influential Hollywood casting director Marion Dougherty that also examines the mysteries of the casting profession.