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The documentary "Peace Officer" looks at the impact of the militarization of police officers.

‘PEACE OFFICER’ Exposes the Dangerous Rise of ‘No-Knock’ SWAT Raids

By Gregory Crofton The U.S. Drug War took a hard, nasty turn when President Richard…

Photography Elsa Dorfman was a good friend of poet Allen Ginsberg.

‘THE B-SIDE: ELSA DORFMAN’S PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY’ – Errol Morris Delivers Concise, Beautifully Done Biopic

by Gregory Crofton Watch this wonderful little film when you’ve got 75 minutes to sit…

Fred Rogers is the star of a new documentary from Focus Features called "Won't You Be My Neighbor?"

‘WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR?’ Humanizes Fred Rogers by Telling the Truth, the Same Way He Worked with Children

By Gregory Crofton So what’s all the fuss about the new documentary on Fred Rogers,…

The death of Michael Brown is the focus of the documentary "Stranger Fruit."

‘STRANGER FRUIT’ Upends Investigation of Michael Brown’s Death in Ferguson; Unearths Additional Video

By Gregory Crofton Jason Pollock’s enraging documentary “STRANGER FRUIT” is about the death of Michael…

"The Staircase" is a crime docuseries streaming on Netflix.

Eight Years in Prison is Not Enough: ‘THE STAIRCASE’ Returns With Three New Episodes

By Gregory Crofton In another coup for Netflix it snatched from Sundance Channel the streaming…

"McQueen" is an excellent biographical documentary about a fashion designer who died too young.

Genius Fashion Designer Documentary ‘McQUEEN’ is a Stylish, Progressive Must See Film

By Gregory Crofton Days of screenings at Nashville Film Festival 2018 were varied and wonderful.…