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Liz Day
Liz Day is known for her work on The Weekly (2019), The New York Times Presents (2020) and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014).
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Controlling Britney Spears · 2021Controlling Britney Spears
★ 7.62021
MovieDocumentary
Britney Spears has said that her conservatorship had become “an oppressive and controlling tool against her”. This New York Times investigation reveals much of how it worked, including an intense surveillance apparatus that monitored every move she made.
Broken HorsesBroken Horses
MovieDocumentary
The analysis delves into systemic problems, controversial methodologies, and pressing demands for reform that have profoundly impacted the horse racing industry.
The Legacy of J Dilla · 2023The Legacy of J Dilla
★ 8.02023
MovieDocumentaryMusic
In his short lifetime, J Dilla was a musician, producer and visionary who profoundly influenced rap and hip-hop. Given how prolific he was in his 32 years, why didn't his accolades come sooner?
Weight of the World · 2024Weight of the World
2024
MovieDocumentary
As GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic soar in popularity for weight loss, this film follows three people on their own GLP-1 journeys and explores how decades of diet culture and society’s relentless pursuit of thinness paved the way for their rise.
Dominic Fike, At First · 2020Dominic Fike, At First
★ 6.02020
MovieDocumentary
The making of a pop star in 2020: A young musician is plucked from obscurity -- jail, actually -- and given a multi-million dollar record deal. Meet Dominic Fike as he prepares for his first international tour and makes his debut album.
Who Gets To Be an Influencer? · 2021Who Gets To Be an Influencer?
2021
MovieDocumentary
Chronicles the rise of Collab Crib, one of the first mainstream Black creator mansion, exclusively documenting their whirlwind drive to achieve social media stardom in 90 days.
Sin Eater: The Crimes of Anthony Pellicano · 2023Sin Eater: The Crimes of Anthony Pellicano
★ 7.02023
MovieDocumentary
This two-part film on Hollywood's dirtiest P.I. uses never-before-heard recordings to reveal the extraordinary methods Anthony Pellicano employed to hide the sins of celebrities and their lawyers when they thought no one was looking.
The New York Times Presents · 2020The New York Times Presents
★ 7.02020
SeriesDocumentary
A series of standalone documentaries powered by the unparalleled journalism and insight of The New York Times, bringing viewers close to the essential stories of our time.
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