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Documentary of the Week

Documentary of the Week

WNYC

Technology has made non-fiction film easier to make, more available and more popular than ever before. Here, WNYC selects the best documentaries as they come to screens of any size.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Documentary of the Week episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Documentary of the Week for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Documentary of the Week episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Documentary of the Week - Jeffery Robinson Reexamines Black History in "Who We Are"
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01/14/22 • 1 min

Lawyer Jeffery Robinson delivers a version of history different from what's taught in schools in "Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America." Filmmakers Sarah and Emily Kunstler travel with Robinson to American landmarks where he interviews figures who connect the past to the present.

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Documentary of the Week - "Cheer" Returns for Season Two

"Cheer" Returns for Season Two

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01/21/22 • 1 min

The Netflix phenomenon "Cheer" returns for a second season, following the college cheerleading squad Navarro as they compete against rival Trinity Valley for a national championship. The show's success is now part of the story as the teams cope with fame, COVID and criminal charges against a beloved Navarro cheerleader.

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Documentary of the Week - Understanding Opioids in "The Crime of the Century"
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05/14/21 • 1 min

The new documentary The Crime of the Century studies how Purdue Pharma and other companies fostered an opioid epidemic. Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney interviews author Patrick Radden Keefe ("Empire of Pain") and others to expose the secrets that Big Pharma tried to conceal.

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Documentary of the Week - Kenny Scharf Brings Art to the Streets
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06/25/21 • 1 min

"Kenny Scharf: When Worlds Collide" profiles the street artist who emerged in the 1980s alongside Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Directed by Kenny's daughter, Malia Scharf, as well as Max Basch, the film explores the artist's evolution over four decades.

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Documentary of the Week - When Votes Don't Count

When Votes Don't Count

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01/31/20 • 1 min

The documentary "Suppressed: The Fight to Vote" looks at how GOP lawmakers made it harder for Democrats to vote in Brian Kemp's narrow victory over Democrat Stacy Abrams to become Georgia's governor. Filmmaker Robert Greenwald examines multiple tactics of purging registered voters from the rolls, holding back absentee ballots and reducing voter machines in Democratic districts that are a cautionary tale across the country for the 2020 election.

— Raphaela Neihausen and Thom Powers

For more information, click here to visit the film web site.

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Documentary of the Week - The Ecstasy Of Dance

The Ecstasy Of Dance

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12/13/19 • 2 min

The new documentary "Cunningham" makes beautiful use of 3D photography to convey the artistry of the choreographer Merce Cunningham. He belonged to a postwar wave of avant garde, and the film reminds us that their work was deeply divisive before it became canonized.

— Raphaela Neihausen and Thom Powers

For more information, click here to visit the official film web site.

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Documentary of the Week - The Gift of Johnny Cash

The Gift of Johnny Cash

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10/11/19 • 2 min

The documentary "The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash" traces the musician's career in his own words and through interviewers with his admirers from Emmylou Harris to Bruce Springsteen. Director Thom Zimny explores the artistry of Cash and also his struggles with adversity.

— Raphaela Neihausen and Thom Powers

 

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Documentary of the Week - It’s So Easy to Fall in Love with Linda Ronstad
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12/27/19 • 2 min

“Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice” profiles the singer who made a success of multiple genres from rock and country to American standards and Mexican folk songs. Filmmakers Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman deliver generous helpings of live performances from over the years and interview Ronstadt’s close associates including Dolly Parton, Emmy Lou Harris and Don Henley.

— Raphaela Neihausen and Thom Powers

For more information, click here to visit the film web site.

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Documentary of the Week - Reimagining Criminal Justice in 'Philly DA'
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04/23/21 • 1 min

The eight-part series “Philly D.A.” follows District Attorney Larry Krasner as he carries out a progressive agenda to reduce incarceration in Philadelphia. The series invites comparisons to “The Wire” for its dramatic twists and turns as Krasner tries to live up to his principles against fierce opposition.

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Documentary of the Week - A Migrant And An ICE Agent In "Five Years North"
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05/28/21 • 1 min

"Five Years North" profiles two figures on the opposite sides of immigration struggles in New York City: an undocumented Guatemalan teenager and an ICE agent. Filmmakers Chris Temple and Zach Ingrasci deepen our understanding of the human effects of America's policies. The documentary opens theatrically this weekend at New York’s Film Forum.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Documentary of the Week have?

Documentary of the Week currently has 295 episodes available.

What topics does Documentary of the Week cover?

The podcast is about News, Society & Culture, News Commentary, Documentary and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Documentary of the Week?

The episode title 'Jeffery Robinson Reexamines Black History in "Who We Are"' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Documentary of the Week?

The average episode length on Documentary of the Week is 2 minutes.

How often are episodes of Documentary of the Week released?

Episodes of Documentary of the Week are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Documentary of the Week?

The first episode of Documentary of the Week was released on Aug 10, 2018.

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