To be blunt, it’s not very fun living through history. But documentaries are useful for context and even a grim comfort. Dorothy Woodend, Tyee culture editor, writes. Published March 28, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/03/28/Documentaries-Make-Sense-World/

Four Films to Help the World Make Sense

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