Documentary of the Week

"Dreaming Walls" profiles the longtime residents of New York's legendary Chelsea Hotel who stayed during the many years the building went under reconstruction. Filmmakers Amélie van Elmbt and Maya Duverdier aren't attempting a comprehensive history, but rather a dreamy portrait of a place.

"The Martha Mitchell Effect" profiles the woman who played a key role in exposing the depths of Watergate and bringing down President Nixon. Filmmaker Anne Alvergue and Debra McClutchy use archival footage to trace how Martha Mitchell was maligned by the Nixon administration until people realized the truth of her statements.

The Oscar nominated documentary "Who Killed Vincent Chin?" examines a case from 40 years ago that galvanized Asian Americans to rally against racial violence. Filmmaker Christine Choy and Renee Tajima-Peña delve into the background tensions of Detroit's auto industry in the 1980s that were a backdrop to a tragedy.

"The Janes" profiles a group of Chicago women who created a network to perform illegal abortions in the days before the Supreme Court's Roe v Wade decision. Filmmakers Tia Lessin and Emma Pildes capture the defiance and dedication of these women who operated under the threat of imprisonment.

"Joe Papp in Five Acts" profiles the founder of New York's Shakespeare in the Park and the Public Theater. The film includes interviews with Meryl Streep, James Earl Jones, Martin Sheen and others who explore Papp in all his complexity.

"Like a Rolling Stone: The Life and Times of Ben Fong-Torres" profiles the music journalist known for his insightful interviews. Filmmaker Suzanne Joe Kai weaves Fong-Torres' own story in with his encounters with legends such as Jim Morrison, Ray Charles, Tina Turner and many others.

The Showtime series "Couples Therapy" returns for season three as Dr. Orna Guralnik treats four New York couples in long-term relationships going through a crisis. We watch as they dig into thorny issues of infidelity, addiction, childhood trauma and kitchen cleanliness.

"Sheryl" profiles the singer songwriter Sheryl Crow whose catchy hits such as "Soak Up the Sun" were sometimes at odds with her struggles behind the scenes. Filmmaker Amy Scott gives us a deeper appreciation for her talents and tribulations.

"White Hot: The Rise & Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch" explores allegations of racism, discrimination and sexual harassment at the clothing store marketed to the "cool kids." Filmmaker Alison Klayman. Interviews company insiders and outsiders to document how the CEO's self-declared mission to be "exclusionary" stopped working.

"La Madrina: The [Savage] Life of Lorine Padilla" profiles a member of the South Bronx gang the Savage Skulls who became a community activist. Filmmaker Raquel Cepeda uncovers a hidden history of Latinas who overcame multiple adversities.