Posts Filed Under: hot docs 2012 review

Herman’s House

Building this home proves to be disappointing and barely worth the effort.

By Kevin Scott Apr. 27th, 3:18 pm

Beware of Mr. Baker

Former Cream drummer still deranged, and so is this doc.

By Bronwyn Kienapple Apr. 27th, 3:15 pm

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GLOW: The Story of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling

A fond look back at a short-lived time when neon-clad women ruled wrestling.

By Kevin Scott Apr. 27th, 3:12 pm

We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists

A revealing peek behind the curtain of the ever-growing online uprising

By Kevin Scott Apr. 27th, 2:58 pm

Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry

See the artist behind Beijing's Bird's Nest flip Chinese authorities the bird.

By Julian Carrington Apr. 25th, 1:25 pm

Dreams of a Life

A tragic tabloid curiosity becomes an absorbing, empathetic elegy.

By Julian Carrington Apr. 25th, 11:17 am

Jeff

Basically, a film of reenactments of fake Jeffrey Dahmer going to stores and buying things.

By Saira Peesker Apr. 23rd, 10:06 pm

The Final Member

The Icelandic penis museum is on a quest for a human specimen—who will donate its final member?

By Saira Peesker Apr. 23rd, 10:05 pm

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Revision

A disorganized look at the plight of Europe’s largely invisible Roma population.

By Saira Peesker Apr. 23rd, 10:03 pm

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Vivan las Antipodas

Great for a patient viewer who likes to see lingering shots of beautiful places.

By Saira Peesker Apr. 23rd, 10:00 pm

Private Universe

Malick's Tree of Life meets its Czech mate.

By Julian Carrington Apr. 23rd, 9:55 pm

The Boxing Girls of Kabul

A scrappy trio go toe-to-toe with the Taliban's lingering legacy.

By Julian Carrington Apr. 23rd, 9:53 pm

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The Mystery of Mazo de la Roche

File this one under: "Unsolved."

By Julian Carrington Apr. 23rd, 9:52 pm

Legend of a Warrior

A filmmaker does combat with his daddy issues. Literally.

By Julian Carrington Apr. 23rd, 9:50 pm

Back to the Square

The kids of Egypt's revolution aren't yet alright.

By Julian Carrington Apr. 23rd, 9:47 pm

Life in Stills

Pretty pictures, but not much bringing them to life.

By Hamutal Dotan Apr. 23rd, 1:25 am

One Day After Peace

How do you move on when there is no justice possible?

By Hamutal Dotan Apr. 23rd, 1:09 am

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Sexy Baby

Snowballing, n00dz, and sexting. Baby, it's a wild (digital) world.

By Kiva Reardon Apr. 23rd, 12:36 am