Andrew Alvarez

Explores the ten-year journey of adapting Uzodinma Iweala's 2005 novel "Beasts of No Nation" into the 2015 film.

A church handyman discovers a magic scale model that gives him the power to help his small town, but the mayor takes all the credit for his good intentions.

6.8/10

An amazing fly-on-the-wall look at the creation of the picture. Trusting in the power of observation, the documentary looks at the building of scenes, with Baumbach interacting with cast and crew, fielding questions and finding the heart of the moment. This is no talking head journey, just raw, uncut professionalism, and it's a thrill to watch.

In this documentary, produced in 2019, director Miranda July and filmmaker Lena Dunham explore July’s beginnings, including her early work as a performer, the creation of her Joanie 4 Jackie project, and the development and production of her first feature film, ME AND YOU AND EVERYONE WE KNOW.