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This documentary from Jonathan Olshefski follows a North Philadelphia family through the Obama years.
By A.O. SCOTT
NYT Critic’s Pick
Director Jonathan Olshefski
Stars Christine'a Rainey, Christopher Rainey, P.J. Rainey, William Withers
Running Time 1h 44m
Genres Documentary, Family, Music

Bill Frisell: A Portrait

The director Emma Franz focuses on a musician who seems to never stop playing, featuring great collaborators of this “no drama” artist.
By GLENN KENNY
NYT Critic’s Pick
Director Emma Franz
Writer Emma Franz
Stars Joey Baron, Brian Camelio, Nels Cline, Jack DeJohnette, Bill Frisell
Running Time 1h 58m
Genre Documentary

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