‘Stolen: Heist of the Century’: True Crime Documentary Premieres August 8
Netflix is set to pull the curtain back on one of the boldest and most mysterious jewel thefts ever committed with its upcoming documentary film, “Stolen: Heist of the Century,” launching August 8, 2025. From the acclaimed team at RAW—the minds behind American Nightmare, The Tinder Swindler and Don’t F**k With Cats—in association with Amblin […]
Oscar-Winning Film Consultant Awdah Hathaleen Shot Dead
Film society mourns the senseless killing of Awdah (Odeh) Hathaleen, a Palestinian community leader and journalist whose work as a consultant on the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land was invaluable. Hathaleen was recently gunned down, and the loss has caused a shock wave throughout the world of film and journalism. The documentary “No Other Land,” […]
A Sisters’ Tale: Leila Amini’s Documentary Premieres at TIFF
Leila Amini’s latest documentary, A Sisters’ Tale, will have its international premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). This riveting film, shot over seven years, explores the challenges of personal freedom, perseverance, and artistic ambition in a culture where expression is often restricted. Amini’s unique perspective as an Iranian filmmaker shines through, capturing the […]
‘Worst Ex Ever’: Netflix’s True Crime Series Takes on Toxic Relationships
Netflix is back with another terrifying true-crime docuseries, Worst Ex Ever, which delves into the dark side of relationships. If you’ve ever wondered how well you know your mate, this series may make you reconsider. From surprising betrayals to violent confrontations, the show tells the horrifying experiences of ex-lovers who proved to be much more […]
“EDEN”: The extraordinary story of transgender woman Eden Elgeti
“EDEN” is a short documentary on Eden Elgeti, a transgender wild-water swimmer. The film is directed by Charlie Bush and produced by Patrick Whinder-Montague. “EDEN” is a captivating short film that tells the inspiring story of Eden Elgeti, a transgender woman who defied the odds to pursue her dream of having biological children in the […]
“Cyber Hell” Review: Recounts Disturbing Incidents of Internet Horror
Director Choi Jin-seong’s documentary thriller “Cyber Hell: Exposing An Internet Horror” brings forth one of the ever-increasing digital crimes in which anonymous internet users run sex crimes by coercing young girls and women into sending explicit videos. This true-crime documentary is based on the Nth Room sexual abuse scandal reported between 2018 and 2020 in […]
‘My Octopus Teacher’ – Netflix’s Science & Nature Documentary
With Netflix’s science and nature documentary My Octopus Teacher, a filmmaker forges an unusual friendship with an octopus living in a South African kelp forest, learning as the animal shares the mysteries of her world. Yes, here in this documentary, we will get to learn more about the behaviors of this Cephalopod creature. Documentary filmmaker […]
Heroin(e) – A Documentary About West Virginia Opioid Crisis
The Oscar-nominated documentary Heroin(e) follows three women — a fire chief, a judge, and a street missionary — battling West Virginia’s devastating opioid epidemic, as they try to bring positivity to their community. Now streaming on Netflix, Heroin(e) is a powerful documentary showing glimpses of the opioid crisis in Huntington, West Virginia. The film has […]
On Yoga: The Architecture of Peace (2017)
Director Heitor Dhalia’s On Yoga: The Architecture of Peace is based on Michael O’Neill’s book of the same name – published by Taschen. This is an incredible documentary on the power of Yoga and how the practice can elevate our feelings and experience about life. Well, you need to be a little more spiritual or […]
Gleason (2016) – A Story of Strength, Love and Life
This post is going to be very personal. The movie Gleason documents the life of sports personality (former NFL star) Steve Gleason who was diagnosed with ALS – also known as motor neuron disease (MND) – which has no definite cure in medical science. This is indeed heartrending to see someone in such condition as […]