While 'SUPER/MAN: The Christopher Reeve Story' adopts a fairly conventional presentation and a surface-level exploration of the actor’s life, its inspirational (and tear-inducing) qualities are undeniable.
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‘Time II: Unfinished Business’ is a documentary sequel created to tell the ongoing story of Robert and Fox Richardson. The heart of this documentary shows the humanity of those whom society labels as criminals, be it justified or not.
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Silver Bird and Rainbow Fish is a personal portrayal of a family’s memories through stories and photographs, and it is undeniably beautiful, but a little too slow and quiet at times. The experimental nature of this film sometimes enhances its emotional connection to the viewer, while at other times, it hinders it.
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Sidney, produced by Oprah Winfrey, is clearly meant as a loving tribute to Poitier. Some might accuse this project of wearing rose-coloured glasses, but Winfrey probably didn’t make this film for people who might think that way as her love and admiration for Poitier is impossible to doubt.
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The impact which the late Leonard Cohen left upon the arts is impossible to doubt. Yet even in Cohen’s impressive catalog, there is no song which left such an impression as the song “Hallelujah.” Its journey is explored and covered in the documentary Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song.
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‘Oscar Peterson: Black + White’ is one of the great music documentaries, and an essential release out of TIFF 2021. Guided lovingly by Barry Avrich, this tribute to the extraordinary life and career of Oscar Peterson must be seen by anyone who loves music, and especially if they love Oscar Peterson.
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Director Liz Garbus delves into the life of the legendary oceanographer through unique uses of voiceover, stock footage and visuals to bring an urgency to our current climate crisis.
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Though Demi Lovato appears to be a willing subject, “Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil” falters in telling her story due to its narrative-chasing and sterilized delivery from Michael D. Ratner.
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