Documentary Focus Bundle 2020

7 feature-length films for $29

This selection of nonfiction films traverses the personal and the political with multifaceted and compelling examinations of contemporary life in Japan. Working around logistical challenges, ethical considerations, and a desire to capture reality, the filmmakers in this section—ranging from veteran documentarians to relative newcomers—utilize a variety of techniques to capture the essence of their subjects in ways that suggest the diverse possibilities of documentary. Films listed alphabetically by title.