There are times when I come across a great documentary and all I want to do is rave and rave about it and convince everyone else to watch the film. But I must confess – it’s always a challenge. How can I convince anyone to watch this time capsule film about high school kids in the 1990s trying out journalism? It’s not an easy sell no matter what I say about it. Nonetheless this film needs to be seen and admired and discussed – there’s so much to appreciate. Middletown is the latest documentary film creation from the two acclaimed filmmakers Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss – they’re both regulars at Sundance with their doc films Boys States, Girls State, and The Mission previously. They’re back again already at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival with another excellent doc. This one really shook me up and has been stuck on my mind ever since. So many moments and conversations hit me hard and have remained on my mind, playing over and over as I think about the state of the world right now, and what’s going on in journalism at this moment in history. // Continue Reading ›
