With intimacy and candor, Mariska Hargitay's 'My Mom Jayne' unspools emotional recollections and buried family truths about her actress-model mother Jayne Mansfield.
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Tribeca Film Festival Review: ‘Bodyguard of Lies’ – A Revealing Documentary about the War in Afghanistan
'Bodyguard of Lies' draws on insider testimonies, confidential documents, and private recordings to show how U.S. officials lied about the supposed successes of the 20-year war in Afghanistan.
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Through iconic magazine covers and what lay between those covers, three filmmakers explore the complex legacy of 'Ms.'
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Based on a memoir, 'Gonzo Girl' features a struggling young writer who works as an assistant to a Hunter S. Thompson-esque novelist with a wild reputation.
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In 'Relay' Ash (Riz Ahmed), a fixer who brokers deals between corporations and whistleblowers like Sarah (Lily James), works to save her life.
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In a nod to jury drama 'Twelve Angry Men,' 'Re-Creation' sets up a fictional jury to examine the true murder of Sophie Toscan Du Plantier.
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'Nobu' chronicles the journey of Nobu, Nobuyuki Matsuhisa. It reveals the failures and successes of a chef who redefined global gastronomy.
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'Smoke' by creator Dennis Lehane is a thrilling TV series about conflicted, troubled arson investigators hunting down serial arsonists.
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'Inside,' directed and written by Charles Williams, is more than a prison narrative. It is an incredible, memorable examination of our humanity.
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'Lights Out: Nat "King" Cole' is a surreal fever dream into the psyche of Cole as he readies himself for hosting his last variety show.
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