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When National Geographic photojournalist Ami Vitale first learned of the Trump administration’s 2018 plan to reverse the elephant tusk importation ban, she was outraged.

These Captivating Wildlife Photos Are on a Mission to Change the World

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Lifestyle

The documentary Meet Me in the Bathroom, based on the oral history of the same name by Lizzy Goodman about the late '90s/early '00s indie music scene in New York City, begins with audio of Karen O of Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Julian Casablancas of The Strokes talking about Dirty Dancing.

The Essential NYC Venues of the Early 'Meet Me in the Bathroom' Era

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To get to the Hall of Gems and Minerals at the American Museum of Natural History on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, you have to walk through a gallery on "what makes us human."

Contemplating Time at the Natural History Museum with 'Fire of Love' Director Sara Dosa

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The Documentary 'Bitterbrush' Is Pure Horse Girl Cinema

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Today, every pop act under the sun has a documentary.

The 25 Best Documentaries About Pop Idols and Rock Stars, Ranked

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As easy as the phrase "66 million years ago" is to say, it's impossible for a human mind to truly comprehend.

'Prehistoric Planet' Is a Love Letter to a Lost World

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Journalist Lisa Ling Shares Her Favorite Night Market Memories

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Sunday night's Oscar winner for Best Documentary Feature was also a big win for New York City.

'Summer of Soul' Wins Oscar for Highlighting NYC's 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival

Netflix

There aren’t many pet owners on the planet who wouldn’t wish that their animal buddy would live forever, but no amount of bargaining with a higher power, TikTok followers, or money will make it so.

Is the 'Bad Vegan' Dog Immortality Cult Real?

The first part of the three-chapter Kanye West documentary jeen-yuhs, which premieres on Netflix today after debuting as part of the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, offers an unprecedented, revealing look at the Chicago-raised musician's rise to stardom.

Why Netflix's Kanye West Doc 'jeen-yuhs' Is Fascinatingly Incomplete

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It's often the fictional stories that get the most attention at the Oscars, but one of the great things about the ceremony is that it takes time to recognize some of the year's best nonfiction films as well.

Where to Watch All the 2022 Best Documentary Feature Nominees

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Around the halfway mark of her new documentary, Janet Jackson snaps.

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These Captivating Wildlife Photos Are on a Mission to Change the World

With Vital Impacts, photographer Ami Vitale is advancing conservation one print at a time.

The Essential NYC Venues of the Early 'Meet Me in the Bathroom' Era

Lizzy Goodman, author of the '00s indie rock oral history 'Meet Me in the Bathroom,' explains what must-know clubs launched the storied New York scene.

Contemplating Time at the Natural History Museum with 'Fire of Love' Director Sara Dosa

The documentary filmmaker walks around the Hall of Gems and Minerals at the American Museum of Natural History with Thrillist.

The Documentary 'Bitterbrush' Is Pure Horse Girl Cinema

Seek out this documentary in theaters this weekend or VOD on June 24.

The 25 Best Documentaries About Pop Idols and Rock Stars, Ranked

These are the most captivating documentaries about the likes of The Beatles, Tina Turner, Billie Eilish, and more.

'Prehistoric Planet' Is a Love Letter to a Lost World

The David Attenborough-narrated series is airing for five nights on Apple TV+.

Journalist Lisa Ling Shares Her Favorite Night Market Memories

The host of HBO Max’s ‘Take Out’ talks Taiwanese markets, grilled squid, and Asian food in America.

'Summer of Soul' Wins Oscar for Highlighting NYC's 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival

Director Questlove dedicated the award to "marginalized people in Harlem that needed to heal from pain."

Is the 'Bad Vegan' Dog Immortality Cult Real?

In Netflix's latest true-crime docuseries, a raw vegan restaurateur is convinced that her rescue pitbull Leon could live forever.

Why Netflix's Kanye West Doc 'jeen-yuhs' Is Fascinatingly Incomplete

The three-part documentary provides an intimate glimpse behind the curtain, but it only covers a sliver of Ye's career.

Where to Watch All the 2022 Best Documentary Feature Nominees

You can catch most of the nominated non-fiction films from the comfort of your couch.

The Janet Jackson Documentary Has Fascinating Footage but Few Revelations

The pop superstar remains coy about many of the topics the world is most anxious to hear her address.