documentary
Palestine documentary ‘American Doctor’ packs Chicago’s Gene Siskel theater
September 16, 2026The film follows three U.S. surgeons as they treat Palestinian children in Gaza, then return home to educate the public
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‘Drop Dead City’ review: Timely doc on 1975 New York City financial crisis
May 28, 2025Although set 50 years ago, the film parallels what’s happening in present-day America, offering a stark cautionary tale that is timely and relevant.
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‘Gone Girls’ review: The sexism and corruption that aided the Long Island serial killer
May 16, 2025Docuseries details how a system that devalued victims because of their class and choice of work, along with a tangled web of abuse of power, allowed a killer to go free for years.
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‘Soldiers of Song’ documents music in service of war on today’s eastern front
May 14, 2025If you’re uncritically on Ukraine’s “side,” and see no alternative resolution than the humiliating defeat of Russia, then this might be the film for you. If, like me, you are prone to asking questions, then keep...
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‘Free for All: The Public Library’ explores the revolutionary spirit of libraries
April 25, 2025The documentary shows the importance of public libraries and why the attacks on their ability to provide books and services to the community dismantle progressive change.
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