The documentary films and series that captured our attention this year feature famous people and ordinary people, as well as new ideas and perspectives.

Unlike action movies, documentaries have a unique ability to make us smarter on a topic, nearly instantly. They can also make us feel deeply, like a good novel or fictional film. Not every documentary ...

Mariska Hargitay, Laura Poitras and other Oscar-contending nonfiction helmers discuss their process, subjects and ...

An elderly woman turns to a camera over her shoulder and, staring into the lens, says without self-pity, “I’m dying.” Incarcerated men, unaccustomed to wearing suits and ties, anxiously adjust their ...

Be it entertaining or educational, documentaries can appeal to every viewer — and it's easier than ever to tune in on every major streaming service.

With Mount Everest trending on social media, many people are fascinated by its somewhat dark history and lore. The lore of a mountain, you say? Well, besides Mount Everest being the Earth's highest ...

Heather Spore long ago left North Texas for New York, but she’s never abandoned the sense of community that defined her upbringing. The seasoned Broadway performer wanted to instill that close-knit ...

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