
Technology has made non-fiction film easier to make, more available and more popular than ever before. Here, WNYC selects the best documentaries as they come to screens of any size.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Categories | NewsDocumentarySociety & CultureNews Commentary | ||||

'Antidote' profiles the Bulgarian journalist Christo Grozev, who's uncovered hundreds of Russian secret agents. Filmmaker James Jones follows Grozev after European authorities inform him that he's being targeted by assassins.
'River of Grass' profiles a range of figures who interact with the Everglades in the past and present, including a Miccosukee educator, a python hunter, and the pioneering environmentalist Marjory Stoneman Douglas. Filmmaker Sasha Wortzel will attend... more
'Drop Dead City' is a deeply researched history of New York's financial crisis in the mid-70s. Filmmakers Peter Yost and Michael Rohatyn interview a wide range of people who were involved at many levels.
'One to One: John & Yoko' uses archival footage, including telephone calls heard for the first time, to capture the radical politics and performances of New York in the early 1970s. Filmmaker Kevin MacDonald frames the story in a way that has eerie e... more
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Focused on highlighting noteworthy documentaries across various platforms, this podcast features discussions about impactful non-fiction films exploring societal issues, cultural narratives, and significant historical events. Episodes often include interviews with filmmakers and experts, providing deeper insights into the topics presented in the documentaries while encouraging audiences to reflect on their relevance in contemporary society. Noteworthy is the emphasis on accessibility and diversity in documentary storytelling, showcasing films that span from critical social issues to artistic innovations, thereby appealing to a wide audience of documentary enthusiasts.
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