“Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa” profiles the woman who holds a world record for climbing Mount Everest. But her story is much bigger than that, overcoming innumerable hardships. Pure Nonfiction host Thom Powers interviews director Lucy Walker about following…
‘Look at Me: XXXTentacion’ is Raw, Edgy and Difficult to Not Watch
By Gregory Crofton I was listening to “Rocket Hour,” Elton John’s weekly podcast-radio show, when he told his audience that the new documentary about XXXTentacion was really good. No one knows pop music better than Elton, so I believed him.…
‘The Life and Trials of Oscar Pistorius’ Delivers a Comprehensive Look at a Devilish Case
Even-handed and intensive, this docuseries about the life of athlete and murder suspect Oscar Pistorius is a worthy addition to the canon of ESPN 30 for 30 Films, taking a close look at the moments that lead to the vicious…