Nonfics

@nonfics

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Atlanta, GA

Joined July 2013

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Nonfics@nonfics · 15 m

See where '2000 Meters to Andriivka' (opening in theaters today) ranks on our list of the best documentaries of 2025 so far: buff.ly/cMY3NJK

nonfics's tweet image. See where '2000 Meters to Andriivka' (opening in theaters today) ranks on our list of the best documentaries of 2025 so far: buff.ly/cMY3NJK

Nonfics@nonfics · 45 m

This week, we recommend the latest from Oscar winner Mstyslav Chernov and Oscar nominees Traci Curry, Joe Berlinger, and Heidi Ewing & Rachel Grady. Other highlights include a docs about Paralympians and BTS fans. Check out our newsletter here: buff.ly/4UNfbHW

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Nonfics@nonfics · 21 h

6 years ago today, 'The Great Hack’ was released on Netflix. The documentary from the directors of 'The Square' shows how government elections are being won using big data and tailored propaganda. Our review: bit.ly/2Qz6w2q

nonfics's tweet image. 6 years ago today, 'The Great Hack’ was released on Netflix. The documentary from the directors of 'The Square' shows how government elections are being won using big data and tailored propaganda. Our review: bit.ly/2Qz6w2q

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Nonfics@nonfics · 22 h

On this day in 1972, Howard Smith and Sarah Kernochan's classic documentary 'Marjoe,' about a child evangelical preacher, was released in theaters. You can now watch it for free on Tubi. Here's our write-up on why you need to see it: buff.ly/32N810T

nonfics's tweet image. On this day in 1972, Howard Smith and Sarah Kernochan's classic documentary 'Marjoe,' about a child evangelical preacher, was released in theaters. You can now watch it for free on Tubi. Here's our write-up on why you need to see it: buff.ly/32N810T

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Nonfics@nonfics · 22 h

10 years ago today, Robert Gordon and Morgan Neville’s enthralling 'Best of Enemies' was released in theaters. The film later made our list of the best documentaries of 2015, found here: buff.ly/4h4CVaF

nonfics's tweet image. 10 years ago today, Robert Gordon and Morgan Neville’s enthralling 'Best of Enemies' was released in theaters. The film later made our list of the best documentaries of 2015, found here: buff.ly/4h4CVaF

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Nonfics@nonfics · 23 h

Today in Documentary The songwriter-focused series 'Hitmakers' is now streaming on Netflix The 3-part series 'Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks' is now on Peacock Find more to watch here: buff.ly/ZZIwyir

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Nonfics@nonfics · Jul 23

One of the best films of the year so far, 'Hung Up On A Dream: The Zombies Documentary,' is now available on VOD/digital. See where it ranks on our list here: buff.ly/cMY3NJK

nonfics's tweet image. One of the best films of the year so far, 'Hung Up On A Dream: The Zombies Documentary,' is now available on VOD/digital.

See where it ranks on our list here: buff.ly/cMY3NJK

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Nonfics@nonfics · Jul 23

On the anniversary of Amy Winehouse's death, here's our review of the Oscar-winning film 'Amy,' which presents a troubling relationship between the footage and the subject. buff.ly/2Nq65rl

nonfics's tweet image. On the anniversary of Amy Winehouse's death, here's our review of the Oscar-winning film 'Amy,' which presents a troubling relationship between the footage and the subject. buff.ly/2Nq65rl

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Nonfics@nonfics · Jul 23

Québécois cinema pioneer Claude Fournier was born on this date in 1931. He co-directed the doc classics 'La Lutte' ('Wrestling') and 'Mooney vs. Fowle' (review: buff.ly/2CwUsKU). Here's our primer on Quebec's Cinema Direct movement: buff.ly/4bruUJa

nonfics's tweet image. Québécois cinema pioneer Claude Fournier was born on this date in 1931. He co-directed the doc classics 'La Lutte' ('Wrestling') and 'Mooney vs. Fowle' (review: buff.ly/2CwUsKU). Here's our primer on Quebec's Cinema Direct movement: buff.ly/4bruUJa

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Nonfics@nonfics · Jul 23

Did the Cameras Kill Amy Winehouse? Analyzing ‘Amy’ on the Anniversary of Her Death #AmyWinehouse buff.ly/2n67e7M

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Nonfics@nonfics · Jul 23

Today in Documentary 'Shiny Happy People: A Teenage Holy War' debuts on Prime Video 'Critical: Between Life and Death' is now streaming on Netflix 'The Interpreters' is now on OVID Find more to watch here: buff.ly/ZZIwyir

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Nonfics@nonfics · Jul 23

15 years ago today, Lucy Walker's 'Countdown to Zero' was released in theaters. We discuss this terrifying documentary, about the likelihood of nuclear armageddon, in this piece on films that give us long-term scares: buff.ly/QtgDMGs

nonfics's tweet image. 15 years ago today, Lucy Walker's 'Countdown to Zero' was released in theaters.

We discuss this terrifying documentary, about the likelihood of nuclear armageddon, in this piece on films that give us long-term scares: buff.ly/QtgDMGs

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Nonfics@nonfics · Jul 22

Today in Documentary: The 5-part series 'Hip Hop Was Born Here' is now streaming on Paramount+ 'Trainwreck: P.I. Moms' is now streaming on Netflix 'Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty' concludes on PBS Find more to watch this week here: buff.ly/ZZIwyir

nonfics's tweet image. Today in Documentary:

The 5-part series 'Hip Hop Was Born Here' is now streaming on Paramount+
'Trainwreck: P.I. Moms' is now streaming on Netflix
'Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty' concludes on PBS

Find more to watch this week here: buff.ly/ZZIwyir

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Nonfics@nonfics · Jul 22

Before Ozzy led 'The Osbornes,’ there was ‘The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years.’ We reviewed that and the other 'Decline' films here: bit.ly/2LdDx0M

nonfics's tweet image. Before Ozzy led 'The Osbornes,’ there was ‘The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years.’ We reviewed that and the other 'Decline' films here: bit.ly/2LdDx0M

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Nonfics@nonfics · Jul 21

Today in Documentary 'The Ride Ahead' premieres on PBS via POV The docuseries 'Trophy Wife: Murder on Safari' debuts on Hulu Find more to watch this week here: buff.ly/ZZIwyir

nonfics's tweet image. Today in Documentary

'The Ride Ahead' premieres on PBS via POV
The docuseries 'Trophy Wife: Murder on Safari' debuts on Hulu

Find more to watch this week here: buff.ly/ZZIwyir

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Nonfics@nonfics · Jul 21

Thank you to Ross McElwee for giving the world one of the most memorable documentary characters of all time, Charleen Swansea! Check out our list here: buff.ly/6vCXJMe

nonfics's tweet image. Thank you to Ross McElwee for giving the world one of the most memorable documentary characters of all time, Charleen Swansea! Check out our list here: buff.ly/6vCXJMe

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Nonfics@nonfics · Jul 21

Here are 10 essential documentaries about love, including 'Sherman's March,' which is basically a nonfiction rom-com: buff.ly/2GsJu9i

nonfics's tweet image. Here are 10 essential documentaries about love, including 'Sherman's March,' which is basically a nonfiction rom-com: buff.ly/2GsJu9i

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Nonfics@nonfics · Jul 21

Happy birthday to Ross McElwee, master of the first-person documentary. You can watch most of his films now on OVID or Kanopy! According to us, McElwee's 'Sherman's March' is one of the best documentaries ever made, as listed here: buff.ly/2vikTNq

nonfics's tweet image. Happy birthday to Ross McElwee, master of the first-person documentary. You can watch most of his films now on OVID or Kanopy!

According to us, McElwee's 'Sherman's March' is one of the best documentaries ever made, as listed here: buff.ly/2vikTNq

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Nonfics@nonfics · Jul 20

'Apollo 11' delivers the definitive statement on one of our greatest achievements. Watch it now, on the 56th anniversary of the Moon landing, via Tubi and Kanopy and check out our review here: buff.ly/2WofOin #MoonDay

nonfics's tweet image. 'Apollo 11' delivers the definitive statement on one of our greatest achievements. Watch it now, on the 56th anniversary of the Moon landing, via Tubi and Kanopy and check out our review here: buff.ly/2WofOin #MoonDay

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Nonfics@nonfics · Jul 19

After Viktor Kossakovsky’s son was born, the filmmaker covered all the mirrors in his home. For two years! Then, he unveiled a large mirror, set up cameras, and let his son react to seeing his own image for the first time. More on Kossakovsky's 'Svyato': buff.ly/32zBOfG

nonfics's tweet image. After Viktor Kossakovsky’s son was born, the filmmaker covered all the mirrors in his home. For two years! Then, he unveiled a large mirror, set up cameras, and let his son react to seeing his own image for the first time. More on Kossakovsky's 'Svyato': buff.ly/32zBOfG

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