True/False Selection

Truly great nonfiction films are often shot in the present tense, wrenching vivid scenes from unfolding events. But just as important as capturing visceral moments is the ability to stand back, weeks, months, sometimes years late with the insights and wisdom that only time and intention bring.

The True/False Film Fest, launched in 2004, has witnessed an endlessly burgeoning artform grow up over the last decade, as filmmakers refuse to be pidgeonholed. Our favorite directors take bold chances with the form, adventurously exploring the nuances and sometimes conflicting perspectives that real life brings.

In this pocket-sized collection of films, current events are given an intimate spin, revealing surprising  truths about our world, clearly showing that the daily headlines and TV reports are not only insufficient but