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Archival photograph of Maurice White in “Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's The Weight Of The World).”

Questlove explores another titan of Black music in Earth, Wind & Fire documentary

His latest film, “Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That’s the Weight of the World),” debuts on HBO on June 7 at 9 p.m. and streams on HBO Max.

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New docs on Jerry West and the ‘Jail Blazers’ arrive in time for NBA Playoffs
Catch up with a couple of recent documentaries, one a story of tormented heroism, one not so much, both worth watching.

Four takeaways from Noah Kahan’s new Netflix documentary

"Noah Kahan: Out of Body" offers an intimate look at the singer-songwriter's New England upbringing and rise to stardom.

A new PBS doc explores how politicians use race to make Americans ‘White with Fear’

Steve Bannon, Hillary Clinton, and more weigh in on the tactic of using race-based fear to get votes.

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‘André Is an Idiot’ is a hilarious and heartbreaking plea for you to get a colonoscopy
Director Tony Benna delivers the late André Riccardi's cautionary tale with humor and grace.

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Oscar nominated documentary shorts focus on Gaza, Ukraine, school shootings ... and donkeys
Globe film critic Odie Henderson takes a look at this year's Oscar nominated documentary shorts.

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‘Soul Power’ tells the story of how the ABA helped create the modern NBA
A new Prime Video docuseries, out Feb. 12, delves into the history of the league that first incorporated the three point shot.

From Hendrix to Mercury to Turner: 12 music documentaries that captured icons
With the Paul McCartney-focused "Man on the Run" coming in February, here are 12 other fantastic documentaries to check out.

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In ‘Rise of the 49ers,’ a look at the NFL’s other dynasty through the eyes of someone who’d know: Tom Brady

Tom Brady, a 49ers superfan in his youth, executive produced the docuseries.

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Elie Wiesel and his son, Elisha, from the documentary Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire"

New Elie Wiesel documentary reminds us why we must bear witness

Wiesel is the focus of a new "American Masters" documentary, "Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire," airing Tuesday on PBS.

The HBO documentary ‘Critical Incident’ looks at a death, and a coverup, on the border

The title sounds like it belongs to a generic action movie, but it's the name of a shadowy piece of government bureaucracy.

Here are 10 of the best documentaries of 2025

Read on for Globe critic Odie Henderson's picks of the best documentaries of the year.

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‘Breakdown: 1975′ has intriguing intentions but a muddled execution

The documentary digs into an influential year in moviemaking, but has a wider focus than just the year in the title.

Taylor Swift performs at Wembley Stadium as part of her Eras Tour June 21, 2024, in London.

‘The End of an Era’: Four takeaways from Taylor Swift’s new docuseries

The first two episodes of Swift's new docuseries premiered Friday on Disney+, offering an intimate look at the pop star's massive Eras Tour.

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Christopher Wallace, The Notorious B.I.G. (left) and Sean Combs in "Sean Combs: The Reckoning."

Netflix’s new Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs documentary revisits Biggie, Tupac murders

Netflix released its new four-part docuseries Tuesday, offering an intense look at the disgraced music mogul’s life, career, and litany of legal troubles.

Late poet Andrea Gibson is the subject of the new documentary "Come See Me in the Good Light."

‘Come See Me in the Good Light’: New documentary chronicles ‘rock star’ poet Andrea Gibson’s cancer journey

The documentary explores the late Maine native’s life after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis.