In his latest series, Ken Burns, veteran of renowned documentaries on the Civil and Vietnam wars, tells the story of the ...

America's largest festival for non-fiction cinema opens Nov. 12, offering more than 115 feature-length documentaries plus ...

More than nine years in the making, the six-part,12-hour documentary series tells the tale of the country’s founding struggle ...

Legendary documentarian Ken Burns brings history to life in his films, and even he thinks 'Hamilton' has changed the world.

This classic music doc follows Bob Dylan’s famous 1965 tour of England, which marked an important change in the music world, Dylan’s career, and music history. This film was directed by D.A.

Documentaries and historical dramas offer those who witnessed major events firsthand the opportunity to see familiar times through new perspectives, enriched by archival materials that weren’t ...

The documentary, "The Prospect for Freedom," explores William Miller Barbour's essential yet overlooked role in the early Civil Rights Movement.

When talking HBO's extensive catalog of original documentaries, there is something for everyone. Here are the network's 15 best documentaries ever.

Director Lynn Novick to Follow Central Park’s Evolution from a Democratic Experiment in the 1850s to America’s Most Celebrated Public Space Three-Part Series to Weave History and Imagery to Explore ...

Perhaps the greatest unsolved mystery in British royal history is that of the Princes in the Tower. In 1483, The Princes Edward (Edward V of England) and Richard (Duke of York) were just 12 and 9 ...

Filmmakers behind shorts opening this year's IDFA call festival decision 'a radical act,' talk importance of short docs at ...