Susan Sontag

Filmmakers D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus document a debate between Norman Mailer and four feminists.

Absolute Wilson chronicles the epic life, times and creative genius of Robert Wilson, intimately revealing for the first time one of the most controversial, rule-breaking and downright mysterious artists of our era. More than a biography, the film becomes an exhilarating exploration of the transformative power of creativity itself - and the inspirational tale of a boy who grew up as a troubled and learning-disabled outsider in the American South only to become a fearless artist with a profoundly original perspective to share with the world. (New Yorker Films)

Part of Warhol's four-part short film series in which he experiments with the medium.

America's leading journal of ideas for over 50 years. Provocative, idiosyncratic and incendiary, the film weaves rarely seen archival material, contributor interviews, excerpts from writings. Confrontation and original argument are in the Review's DNA. Co-produced with the BBC's award-winning Arena and shaped by Scorcese's vivid filmmaking style, The Fifty Year Argument captures the power of ideas in influencing history. (sheffdocfest.com)

Documentary about Helmut Newton the trailblazing late photographer who had a defining impact on the worlds of fashion and art. (imdb)