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The documentary "The Seventy Five" was directed by Tiller Russell.

Once it Gets Warmed Up, ‘The Seven Five’ plays like a Hollywood drama

By Gregory Crofton Director Tiller Russell (Operation Odessa, Cockfight, Chicago Fire) knows a great story…

The Obamas’ ‘American Factory’ Reveals Stark Difference Between U.S. and Chinese Culture and the Challenge of Globalization

By Gregory Crofton Procedural documentaries are some of my favorites. “American Factory” is an excellent…

A new documentary from Nick Broomfield about Leonard Cohen and his muse Marianne Ihlen.

New Film on Leonard Cohen is Rich, Nuanced But Comes With Few ‘Words of Love’

By Gregory Crofton Leonard Cohen, the beloved poet and troubadour from Montreal, surely was a…

Early Days Madonna Doc Hits the Right Note

By Gregory Crofton Director Guy Guido is an unabashed fan of this American icon and…

‘BE NATURAL’ is a Dizzying But Needed Look at the Woman Who Helped Invent Movies

By Gregory Crofton Director Pamela B. Green was determined to tell the story of the…

"Weed The People" is a new documentary about the power of medical cannabis.

‘WEED THE PEOPLE’ Shows the Huge Upside of Medical Cannabis

By Gregory Crofton Following cancer patients for more than five years, “Weed The People” is…