etflix is a great resource for finding all those interesting obscure documentaries that play film festivals then disappear forever. I'd like to highlight a few that I think anyone with an interest in film, animation and art would appreciate.
'Beauty is Embarassing' (2012) is the story of American artist Wayne White who made his name as the art director of Pee Wee's Playhouse. It's a story of passion, obsession, burn out and inspiration.
'Herb & Dorothy' (2008) unveils the incredible modern art collection of Herbert and Dorothy Vogel, a New York couple of modest means who befriended minimalist artists in the 60s due to their genuine passion for the art & an eye for what would become collectable over the ensuing decades.
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'Side by Side' (2012) Keanu Reeves takes advantage of unparalleled access to todays top film-makers for his thoughtful examination of the dominance of digital film-making and exhibition in today's film industry .
'Something's Gonna Live' (2010) is a delightful study of six veteran production designers who remained friends into old age, including Robert Boyle, designer of Hitchcock's films.
'No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo and Vilmos' (2008) is the story of two friends who defected from their native Hungary in the 50s, moved to Hollywood and became two of the best directors of photography in the industry.
