Documentaries have only gotten better as time has gone on, and not simply because of hindsight. As such, we think these are the best history documentaries ever.

Epic, intimate, and unforgettable – these 10 documentary masterpieces reshaped cinema and proved real life can be more ...

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and ...

If you've had your fill of binge-watching scripted shows, kick back with a documentary to tell you what's good (or wrong) with the world.

As 2025 rolls into 2026, it's a good time to unwind and reflect on your life, your goals, and what kind of person you want to be in the new year. Sometimes the best way to crystallize what that all ...

This year's Oscar-nominated documentaries include a tale of terminal cancer, dispatches from behind bars in Alabama, and stories from Iran and Russia.

Melania Trump's documentary "Melania" will soon be available to stream once it hits Prime Video on March 9. Directed by Brett ...

When the Oscar shortlists were published last week, the announcement brought joy to a select group of documentary filmmakers, and heartache to many more. The record-breaking tally of 201 qualifying ...

Netflix and filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir scored big as the Oscar shortlist for Best Documentary Feature was released this morning. Netflix landed three films on the shortlist of documentaries that will ...

As industry consolidation continues, documentary films face a challenging path to supportive investors, wide distribution, and sustainable success. But the best documentaries of 2025 go a long way ...

In the year since the Thessaloniki Intl. Documentary Festival organized its 2025 edition around the theme of artificial ...

The film, which premiered at the 2025 Tribeca Festival and earned a special jury mention, will be released in June. By Hilary Lewis Deputy Editor, East Coast The film, directed by Rowan Haber, ...