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 It's All TrueDocumentaries
June, 2022 "At the heart of the best documentaries, there is a journey of inquiry - someone who travels out into the world, comes back with a story, and who then finds meaning in it, and intrigue; someone who tells you about something you never quite knew before, or in a way you hadn't quite thought about."--Filmmaker David Fanning |
Things to Do Millennium Park Summer Film Series July 12 – Aug. 30, 2022
Free admission • Millennium Park |
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Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son about His FatherFilmmaker Kurt Kuenne memorializes his best friend, Dr. Andrew Bagby, for Zachary, the son of Bagby who was murdered by Zachary's mother. This documentary led to the passage of a Canadian law which protects children in bail and custody disputes. Unrated. |
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The rise of punk rock in Los Angeles is documented through interviews and performance footage of some of the bands and individuals who played major roles. Artists appearing include Black Flag, Fear, and X. Directed by Penelope Spheeris. Unrated. |
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Enron: The Smartest Guys in the RoomThis documentary details the shocking inside story of one of history's greatest business scandals. Unimaginable personal excesses, and an utter moral vacuum that posed as corporate philosophy, led to top executives of America's seventh largest corporation walking away with over one billion dollars while investors and employees lost everything. Narrated by Peter Coyote. Rated R. |
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I am Not Your Negro /This highly acclaimed film from 2016 utilizes archival interviews with James Baldwin as well as other footage, to tell the story of racism in the United States in the twentieth century. Narrated by Samuel L. Jackson. Rated PG-13. |
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Life Itself /Roger Ebert's inspiring and entertaining life as a world-renowned film critic and social commentator is recounted, from his Pulitzer Prize-winning film criticism at the Chicago Sun-Times to becoming one of the most influential cultural voices in America. Rated R. |
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Into the WindThree years after having his right leg amputated six inches above the knee, Terry Fox set out to spread awareness and raise funds for cancer research by running across Canada. Anonymous at the start of his journey, Fox steadily captured the heart of a nation with his marathon of hope. Unrated. |
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Paris is Burning /This landmark documentary, shot over a seven year period, provides a vibrant snapshot of the 1980s through the eyes of New York City's African American and Latinx Harlem drag-ball scene. Rated R. |
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Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony BourdainThis film focuses on Anthony Bourdain, a celebrity chef, author, and cultural icon. While the documentary received much acclaim, it was also criticized for using artificial intelligence to create audio clips in Bourdain's voice. Rated R. |
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Tea With the Dames /Four famous British actresses get together and share their memories and thoughts on various topics.The film stars Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, Eileen Atkins, and Joan Plowright. Unrated. |
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20 feet From Stardom /They are the voices behind the greatest rock, pop, and R&B hits of all time, but no one knows their names. In this award-winning documentary, director Morgan Neville shines the spotlight on the untold stories of such legendary background singers as Darlene Love, Merry Clayton, and more. The film includes behind-the-scenes footage, vintage live performances, and interviews with Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Stevie Wonder, and Bette Midler. Rated PG-13. |
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