Documentary
R. Stevie Moore is the greatest musician you’ve never heard of
A second youth — The ‘hermit’ musician, who has long been admired among industry insiders, has produced and released over 400 albums from inside his bedroom. Now, thanks to a new documentary, the 67-year-old’s star is finally on the rise.
Written by: Hannah Clugston
Why opera’s ultimate outsider is out for revenge
Shunned by the industry — Siv Wennberg was applauded for her spectacular vocals – but her outspoken nature clashed with the ‘highbrow’ ideals of the industry, and she was shunned. Now a new film is finally spotlighting her story.
Written by: Hannah Clugston
Behind the scenes of PJ Harvey’s new documentary
A dog called money — Photographer Seamus Murphy talks through his new film, A Dog Called Money – an intimate portrait of the artist and her creative process.
Written by: Daniel Dylan Wray
Johnny & Jehnny on scoring the life of Chelsea Manning
‘We were living with her’ — Savages frontwoman Jehnny Beth and collaborator Johnny Hostile talk loneliness, anxiety and their latest project, XY Chelsea.
Written by: Jeremy Allen
The pioneering therapist who taught America about sex
Ask Dr Ruth — A new film uncovers the fascinating story of Dr. Ruth Westheimer: a Holocaust survivor who ended up spearheading America’s sexual revolution.
Written by: Thomas Curry
Enemy of the state: the inside story of Chelsea Manning
‘We need people like her now’ — A new documentary offers an intimate portrait of the whistleblower, following her release from a maximum security prison in 2017 to her recent re-incarceration.
Written by: Thomas Curry
‘Not an imitation’ – charting the rise of Asian hip hop
A new generation — A new documentary, produced by Red Bull Music, shines a light on the pioneers of the genre in Asia – from Indonesia’s Rich Brian, to South Korean rapper Keith Ape.
Written by: Huck
The obscure artist behind TV’s strangest cult character
Being Frank — Frank Sidebottom was a comedian, musician, writer, artist – and one of television’s most beloved eccentrics. A new documentary shines a light on creator Chris Sievey, the man underneath the papier-mâché head.
Written by: Thomas Curry
An intimate look at the life of a gay porn star
Being Jonathan Agassi — International porn icon Jonathan Agassi had a meteoric rise to fame – but at what personal cost? A new film by Tomer Heymann reveals what happens when the camera stops rolling.
Written by: Thomas Curry
Flat Earth: inside the world’s biggest conspiracy theory
Behind the Curve — In new documentary Behind The Curve, filmmaker Daniel J Clark gets to know the people who believe the earth is flat. ‘There are continents outside of our Antarctica that are full of the elites and the rich and the powerful, and the government wants to keep that a secret.’
Written by: Ralph Jones
