Documentary Archives - The Wandering Screen

‘Lucy The Human Chimp’ Review: A Wonderful Story Let Down by Superfluous Re-enactments

Posted on May 6, 2021March 14, 2023 by Matthew Koss

The HBO Max documentary film Lucy The Human Chimp chronicles the incredible life of a chimp named Lucy, raised by two human parents, Maurice and Jane Temerlin.

Category: Film

‘Tina’ Review: HBO’s Latest Doc Showcases a Remarkable Talent and Her Dazzling Career

Posted on March 29, 2021March 14, 2023 by Matthew Koss

The new documentary on HBO Max traces Tina’s story across five chapters.

Category: Film

‘Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry’ Review: The Captivating Rise of a Young Musician

Posted on March 5, 2021March 14, 2023 by Matthew Koss

RJ Cutler’s engrossing documentary about Billie Eilish captures the birth of a superstar as she takes currency in her image.

Category: Film

‘Father Soldier Son’ Review: A Netflix Documentary About a Military Family is One of its Best

Posted on January 22, 2021March 14, 2023 by Matthew Koss

Father Soldier Son is an affecting and hopeful narrative, groundbreaking in its realism and genuine in its execution.

Category: Film

‘The Painter and the Thief’ Review: A Beautifully Composed Elegy to a Unique Friendship

Posted on November 5, 2020March 14, 2023 by Matthew Koss

There is no understating the power of Hulu’s powerful documentary The Painter and the Thief, directed by Benjamin Ree.

Category: Film