documentary
Netflix UK film review: Audrie & Daisy
September 25, 2016 | Matthew TurnerDirectors: Bonni Cohen, Jon Shenk Cast: Daisy Coleman, Charlie Coleman, Melinda Coleman Certificate: G Watch Audrie & Daisy online in the UK: Netflix
This timely and important documentary was picked up by Netflix after a strong debut at this year’s … Read More
VOD film review: The Lovers and the Despot
September 25, 2016 | David FarnorThis compelling strange-but-true documentary is stranger than most. Read More
The Lovers and the Despot available to watch online as well as in cinemas
September 22, 2016 | VOD NewsThe Lovers and the Despot will be available to watch online in the UK as well as in cinemas this weekend.
The documentary, directed by Robert Cannan and Ross Adam, premiered at Sundance earlier this year, where viewers were treated … Read More
VOD film review: Author: The JT LeRoy Story
September 19, 2016 | David FarnorThis strange-but-true story of a literary hoax is fascinating to watch.Read More
Netflix UK short film review: Extremis and The White Helmets
September 16, 2016 | David Farnor“To save a life is to save all of humanity.” That’s the simple principle by which The White Helmets live their lives. There’s a lot to say for simplicity. Sometimes, the most concise way of saying something is the most … Read More
Amazon to serve up original documentary series about Novak Djokovic
September 11, 2016 | VOD NewsAmazon is serving up a documentary series about Novak Djokovic.
The show, which has the working title “Novak”, will follow the world’s number one tennis player throughout the 2017 season.
“There are not enough superlatives to describe Novak Djokovic, … Read More
New trailer lands for Netflix’s Extremis
September 10, 2016 | VOD NewsNetflix is turning to short documentaries this September – and a new trailer gives us a taste of why.
The streaming giant has made a name for itself as a platform for non-fiction filmmakers, earning Oscar nominations for Virunga, The … Read More
Netflix releases Amanda Knox trailer ahead of Toronto premiere
September 9, 2016 | VOD NewsNetflix has released a new trailer for its documentary about Amanda Knox.
Simply titled Amanda Knox, the film aims to go past the headlines to examine the ties between true crime, tragedy, justice and the media.
“Either I’m a … Read More
First trailer and poster for The White Helmets
September 8, 2016 | VOD NewsThe first trailer and poster have landed for The White Helmets, Netflix’s latest documentary.
The streaming giant has made something of a name for itself in the non-fiction arena, providing a platform for smaller films and earning itself Oscar … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Jim: The James Foley Story
September 2, 2016 | Josh Slater-WilliamsThis vital tribute rescues a man’s life from the narrative his killers imposed upon him.Read More