And so it was. Another year of searching for documentary gems. It was a tougher job than in years past. I burned through so many films in the pandemic years that the pickings seemed thinner in 2023. Granted, that may seem hard to believe, what with the seemingly infinite doc offerings available for streaming. But once you filter out the band docs, celebrity docs, issue docs, and crime docs—as I tend to do—the list thins out pretty quick. I have nothing against bands, celebrities, or issues, but those categories are less likely to surprise and delight. So I look elsewhere.
Thanks Scott for the kind words about CITY OF TREES.
For anyone interested in seeing the film, it was just re-released this fall on the following platforms:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/City-Trees-Steve-Coleman/dp/B0B8LT7GYP/
Youtube Movies & TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1n8duBN7gJU
Tubi: https://tubitv.com/movies/100011956/city-of-trees
Been going back to your list for docs to watch. Just wanted you to know it was really helpful and will continue to be this year