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Another Side of Grace Jones in New Documentary “Bloodlight and Bami”
In filmmaker Sophie Fiennes’ latest documentary, “Bloodlight and Bami,” the auteur follows icon Grace Jones. For five years, Fiennes captured Jones’ charm and power, but also insights into her rarely seen sides—for …
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Documentary on Trans Icon and Activist Marsha P Johnson
Trans icon, activist and one of the West Village’s most adored figures, Marsha P Johnson was not only an important voice in the LGBTQ+ community, she was a beloved human. Since her …
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The Stein Sisters’ “Hold Me Closer Tiny Dancer”
Filmmakers Emily and Alice Stein’s “Hold Me Closer Tiny Dancer” is a charming documentary about a pair of ballroom-dancing kids, Francesco Cesario and Chiara Morgese. Capturing their everyday lives, and (of course) …
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Winemaking in China
China isn’t necessarily a country that comes to mind when thinking about wine, but winemaker Emma Gao wants to change that. Her small production winery at Silver Heights vineyard is focused on …
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“David Lynch: The Art Life” Documentary
An intimate and fascinating look at the life of the brilliant filmmaker and artist David Lynch will premiere at next month’s London Film Festival. The documentary, called “David Lynch: The Art Life,” …
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Photographs of Rarely Seen Amish Communities
Since photography isn’t always welcome in Amish communities, photojournalist Michael Hanson’s series wasn’t easy to create, but his curiosity and the challenge it presented motivated him. First, Hanson attended the predominantly Amish …
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The Story of Japanese Denim
Upcoming documentary “Weaving Shibusa” is the story of Japanese denim, as told by those who make it. More than dyes and machines, it’s about the humans—and, more specifically, the ways in which …
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Fukushima Radiation Zone Photos
Bangkok-based, Malaysian-born photographer Keow Wee Loong says that he recently sneaked past authorities in Fukushima to photograph the ghost city, which was hit by a nuclear meltdown as a result of the …