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Documentaries on global issues, political figures, and controversial events are drawing attention this season. CutMirchi covers films exploring immortality, war, legal battles, and societal debates through screenings, box office results, and public reactions.

A black-and-white photo of Elizabeth Holmes sitting in a chair, looking directly at the camera. Behind her, a blurred background shows a prison cell. The image is slightly grainy, like a surveillance tape.
Breaking Hype

The Documentary That Broke the Internet Isn’t Getting an Oscar Nomination — And That Might Be the Point

Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s You Can See Everything has become the most acclaimed documentary of the year — but the Academy’s documentary branch might not see it as a contender. With a 9.4 IMDb score and a 99 Metacritic, it’s poised to break records. Yet its self-reflexive style could cost it a shortlist spot. If it’s snubbed, history says the wider Academy might push it onto the best-pc

3 days ago2 min
A black-and-white still from the documentary NAZA showing a shadowed figure walking through a ruined street in Gaza.
Breaking Hype

NAZA Documentary Crosses $500K Without Distributor, Faces Israeli Backlash

The controversial documentary 'NAZA' has crossed $500,000 at the North American box office after being self-distributed due to its politically charged content. The film, which exposes Israel’s use of AI and phone surveillance in Gaza, was rejected by major indie studios but has since drawn strong audience response, earning over $125,000 in its first week at New York’s IFC Center and expanding to 8

11 Oct 20261 min