I Know Catherine, the Log Lady (2025)

Richard Green’s I Know Catherine, the Log Lady is an intimate and deeply affectionate portrait of Catherine E. Coulson, the actress who brought to life one of television’s most enigmatic and beloved characters. Best known as the Log Lady in Twin Peaks, Coulson’s life and final days are explored in a documentary that’s as much about love and resilience as it is about legacy. Told through a blend of archival footage, personal recollections, and an impressive roster of interviews—including Oscar-winner David Lynch and Pulitzer Prize-winner Robert Schenkkan—the film showcases Coulson's unwavering devotion to storytelling.

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Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted (2024)

Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted is one of those rare documentaries that feels more like a hangout than a historical overview—and that’s largely the point. Like its subject, the cult icon Swamp Dogg, the film is unapologetically loose, unexpectedly moving, and bursting with character. While it may not offer the deepest dive into music history, it provides something arguably better: an intimate portrait of an artist who never stopped creating, even as the world changed around him.

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Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day (2025)

In Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day, we catch up with one of gaming’s most recognizable and endearing figures—Walter Day, the striped-shirt pioneer who helped lay the foundation of esports and once served as the beating heart of Twin Galaxies. Best known for his appearances in the beloved documentary The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters, Walter now takes center stage in a new light: not as a referee but as a musician, a dreamer, and a man still healing from a decades-old heartbreak. Directed by Ed Cunningham, the film is a loving portrait of a quirky, kind-hearted soul finally stepping into the spotlight for something that has lived in his heart for over 40 years.

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Interwoven (2025)

Step into the heart of North Carolina, where the echoes of textile mills once defined the rhythm of life. Interwoven is a compelling short documentary that masterfully stitches together the past, present, and future of a community shaped by the textile industry. Directed by Dr. Dawn Carpenter, an award-winning ethicist and podcast host, the film is a testament to the power of resilience, innovation, and collective action.

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Wrecked a Bunch of Cars, Had a Good Time (2024)

A documentary that delivers exactly what it promises, Wrecked a Bunch of Cars, Had a Good Time is an exhilarating dive into the world of demolition derby. Directed by James P. Gannon and Matt Ferrin, this short but powerful film offers a thrilling look at the competitors who live for the rush of metal-on-metal destruction. The film follows four derby drivers, each with their own motivations and personal connections to the sport, as they prepare for and participate in a high-stakes championship event.

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The Tale of Texas Pool (2024)

In The Tale of Texas Pool, director Kevin Welling delivers an impressive debut with a documentary that feels as polished and confident as a veteran filmmaker's tenth project. Clocking in at 112 minutes, the film may feel a tad long at moments, but every minute is packed with captivating stories, fascinating interviews, and a deep reverence for the sport of billiards. The documentary doesn't rely on a traditional narrator; instead, Welling expertly pieces together interviews with legendary players like Buddy Hall, Jeremy Jones, Fedor Gorst, Sky Woodward, Tyler Styer, and Nick Varner.

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Confidence (2024)

Bola Gbadebo's debut documentary, Confidence, delivers an empowering exploration of self-belief through a lens of vulnerability, resilience, and the shared human experience. Known for her talents as a journalist, poet, musician, and filmmaker, Gbadebo uses Confidence to redefine what it means to trust in oneself, particularly when life’s challenges test our inner resolve. This film stands out not only as a personal reflection of Gbadebo’s journey but also as a collective one, as she engages with individuals in her community to understand their own experiences with confidence.

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The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee (2024) #FantasticFest

The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee is a brilliantly crafted documentary that takes you through the astonishing life of one of cinema’s most enduring figures. Directed by Jon Spira, it blends archival footage, puppetry, animation, and interviews to tell the story of Christopher Lee—a man who was much more than Dracula or Saruman. His life reads like an adventure novel: aristocratic Italian roots, ties to Ian Fleming, wartime heroics, Nazi hunting, and even a late-life stint as a heavy metal singer.

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