The recent release of the fine documentary “The Imposter” calls to mind some similar

The recent release of the fine documentary “The Imposter” calls to mind some similar films that infused fascinating, real-life tales with the beauty and artistry of feature films:

v “Man on Wire” (2008): James Marsh’s Oscar-winning documentary about Philippe Petit, the diminutive French daredevil who walked a tightrope between the World Trade Center towers in 1974, plays more like an intricately timed, high-stakes heist flick.

v “Waltz With Bashir” (2008): In this breathtakingly gorgeous animated documentary, Israeli writer-director Ari Folman breaks all the rules with exhilarating creativity. Folman reconstructs the hazy memories of his time as a young soldier at war in 1980s Lebanon by visiting friends and then animating their talks. The result looks like a graphic novel brought brilliantly to life.

v “Hell and Back Again” (2011): Director and photographer Danfung Dennis crafted this Oscar-nominated documentary about the war in Afghanistan with the engrossing, dreamlike artistry of a feature film.

v “Bob Dylan: Don’t Look Back” (1967): Pioneering filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker set the standard for the rock documentary with this classic, behind-the-scenes look at Bob Dylan’s 1965 concert tour of England. This was impish 23-year-old Dylan before he famously went electric, and Pennebaker depicts this fortuitous moment of flux with grainy, intimate, black-and-white camerawork.

v “Stop Making Sense” (1984): One of the coolest concert films ever. Jonathan Demme’s film begins on a stage with only lead singer David Byrne singing “Psycho Killer” and playing a guitar with a boom box on the floor behind him. And then song by song, piece by piece, the place builds and fills up until the whole stage is full with the complete band, other musicians and an array of instruments.

“american gypsies” (9 p.m., national geographic): If you thought they only told fortunes, then you don’t know “American Gypsies.” This new reality series introduces us to a prominent Romani — or Gypsy — family in Manhattan as they try to adapt to American ways while still clinging to their heritage.

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Cleveland art sought for mural

CLEVELAND

Sherwin-Williams invites Northeast Ohio artists to submit digital images of colorful drawings, paintings, photography or any 2-D works of art depicting the spirit of Cleveland. Selected submissions will be featured on a mural on the west bank of the Flats in downtown Cleveland. Deadline is Aug. 3. For rules, go to sherwinLCLA.com.

Travis Tritt coming to Mountaineer

Chester, W.Va.

Country singer Travis Tritt will come to The Harv auditorium at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort at 8 p.m. Sept. 1. Tritt’s string of hits includes “Help Me Hold On,” “Anymore,” “Can I Trust You With My Heart” and “Foolish Pride.”

Tickets are general admission by section and start at $20. They can be purchased at MOREatMountaineer.com, etix.com, or by calling 800-804-0468, ext. 8297.