documentary film
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A film, especially a documentary film, can often tell the story of our lives more succinctly than we ever could.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
Philip Glass’ score for the critically acclaimed non-narrative 1982 documentary film “Koyaanisqatsi” plays as the dancers initiate the first moments of Hollander’s choreography in the open space.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026
He says the reel was given to him by a colleague at Olympic College in Bremerton, Wash., where Evans runs a documentary film program.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026
"With an unprecedented live global stream, a documentary film, and a sweeping world tour spanning multiple continents, BTS' comeback emerges as a defining cultural moment," Netflix said.
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2026
The two of them were talking to filmmaker Lonny Shavelson, who was making a documentary film about nonbinary gender called Three to Infinity.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
