All articles by David Kempler

This documentary of current-day Spain wrestles with the past dictatorship of Franco and how maybe it’s not just in the past.

This documentary examines the clashes of culture when a Chinese company builds a plant in Dayton, Ohio. It’s entertaining but some of it makes no sense.

A young mother and her son have to clean out her recently deceased sister’s home. This film’s strength comes from great directing and perfect performances.

Documentary on Paul Watson, marine wildlife conservation and environmental activist, will make you wish there were more like him, but unfortunately he’s a rare commodity.

This documentary examines the impact on four families that must deal with a child coming out as gay or transgender. One family almost makes it worthwhile.

Matteo Garrone, best known for Gomorra, is back with another gangster flick. It’s not up to the level of its predecessor but it has enough to make it worthwhile.

This documentary that follows Steve Bannon for 15 months should be in for some major awards when 2019 ends.

This Israeli film examining one incident of sexual harassment is very predictable and despite a fine job by the lead it’s only a decent movie.

Nancy Schwartzman’s doc about boys on a high school football team raping a girl in 2012 hits all the right notes, so why isn’t it more shocking?

Not a great documentary by any means, but very informative and sometimes fascinating.