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  • Documentary Filmmakers Debate One of Their Own
    Filmmakers are arguing over The Act of Killing -- Is it brilliant storytelling or irresponsible filmmaking? -- but there's more going on here.
    Tom Roston 4 min read March 17, 2014 Doc Soup Comments
  • #docchat: “In Conversation with the Critics” – Ask a Question or Watch on October 22
    Film journalists Christopher Campbell, Anthony Kaufman and Tom Roston are taking your questions on Tuesday, October 22, 2013, from 12:30-1:30 PM ET (9:30-10:30 AM PT).
    POV Staff 2 min read October 17, 2013 Documentary News Comments
  • A Call for Documentary Critics
    Doc Soup Man Tom Roston says film criticism is in decline just as documentary is reaching new heights in popularity. Where are the critics who can recognize what's great -- and what's not -- in a documentary?
    Tom Roston 5 min read April 29, 2013 Doc Soup Comments