Documentaries
Janet, Buddha, and the film about their family that is anything but neurotypical
‘Because We Have Each Other’ follows the Barnes/Sharrock family as they find belonging and acceptance in a neurodiverse family that thrives on their differences.
- by Nell Geraets
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Bama Rush shines light on the dark underbelly of the college ‘sisterhood’
Rush, the process of assigning college sorority places, is described as a “social stratification ritual”, a form of “competitive femininity”. A new documentary follows young women willing to do whatever it takes.
- by Nell Geraets
A slew of new cricket docos will whet fans’ appetites ahead of the 2023 Ashes
From Steve Waugh and Sachin Tendulkar to Toby Jones, the people in these documentaries reflect the changing face of the sport.
- by Tom Ryan
‘My world is getting smaller’: Michael J. Fox isn’t sugarcoating anything now
An unconditional love for the Back to the Future star has endured over decades. A new documentary examines his life and stellar career.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
Meg Smaker fought fires and was held captive. Then came the real test
The firefighter turned filmmaker set out to find out why 9/11 happened. The result is the year’s most controversial documentary.
- by Jake Wilson
‘I posed naked at 10, now I’m telling my story’: Brooke Shields
At 57, the actor and mother of two tells how she broke free of the alcoholic mother who turned her into a child star.
- by Hadley Freeman
Why the Ferrones have endured economic collapse not once, but twice
For most Australians, the Great Depression came as a shock. Not for the family at the heart of the ABC’s Back in Time for the Cornershop.
- by John Mangan
Analysis
NRL 2023
‘Don’t be late ... and stay out of jail’: How Bennett built the Dolphins
The new documentary Dawn of the Dolphins chronicles the establishment of the NRL’s newest club and reveals some surprises about Wayne Bennett.
- by Andrew Webster
Trailer: The Reluctant Traveler
Eugene Levy normally hates traveling. In this 8-part globetrotting series the Emmy Award-winning actor steps out of his comfort zone and takes us to some of the world’s most beautiful locations.
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Test cricket
‘I might watch it’: Why Langer declined interview for Amazon documentary
Justin Langer has explained why he wanted season two of “The Test” to be about the players and reflects on his relationship with the group.
- by Tom Decent
‘Make it like a bullfight arena’: How tennis is amping up the shock and awe
Thumping contests. A controversial fly-on-the-wall documentary. ‘Premium’ entertainment experiences. These days, there’s a lot more to the Australian Open.
- by Brook Turner