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  • One of Them is Brett

    Roger Graef and The Thalidomide Society's groundbreaking film about Brett, a boy born without arms, introduced the plight of Thalidomide children to the world. We see touching and personal scenes from his home life - rough and tumble with his brothers, meal times and other practical activities, r...

  • Finding Francis

    Diagnosed with just a year to live, one man embarks on a profound global quest to discover life's true meaning. This award-winning documentary captures his urgent, inspiring journey to find purpose and beauty against a ticking clock.

  • Mr Fish - Cartooning From The Deep End

    A filmmaker follows a controversial political cartoonist struggling to provide for his family. In a world where satirical humor's commercial value is fading, he fights to stay true to his provocative art while facing financial and social pressures.

  • Pushing The Boundaries - The Mavis Bramston Show

    In 1964, Carol Raye made history as Australia's first female TV executive by creating The Mavis Bramston Show. This groundbreaking program boldly tackled controversial subjects like sexuality, politics, religion, women's rights, and racism, forever changing the nation's television landscape.

  • An Italian Youth

    Director Mathieu Volpe follows Sokuro, using his love story with Nassira to reframe economic migration. This intimate portrait highlights the regret and nostalgia of reluctant exile. By giving a face to a complex, often impersonal issue, the documentary deepens our reflection, superimposing a pro...

  • Built Different

    Born without legs, 12-year-old Paige Calendine is a phenomenal athlete. She doesn't let her disability define her, competing against and defeating able-bodied peers. Paige has qualified for the state tournament in both gymnastics and archery. A new documentary will showcase her incredible talent,...

  • Tracing Che

    Che Guevara, the bereted icon, remains a potent 20th-century myth: part saint, part revolutionary adventurer. His saga—from youthful Latin American journeys, to alliance with Fidel Castro, to tragic death in Bolivia at 39—inspires and divides, ensuring his legend endures in controversy and passion.

  • Maxima

    “MAXIMA” tells the true story of Maxima Acuña, a Peruvian farmer battling the world’s largest gold miner, Newmont, for her ancestral land. When the corporation targets her home for a multi-billion dollar mine, she refuses to surrender, defending her property and life. “I was born in the fields,” ...

  • Return to Homs

    Once celebrated as Syria's second best goalkeeper, Abdul Baset Al-Sarout has fought the Assad regime since leading chants at street protests in 2011. Director Talal Derki follows Abdul and his friends over two years as the situation escalates and they transition into militia fighters and leaders....

  • Shaman Road

    Colette (France) and Sung-mi (Korea), identical lives. Tormented by divine voices since youth, they met in 2014. They realized their “curse” was a sacred gift: to heal others. Embracing their fate, they began their shared shamanic path.

  • Tanzania Transit

    Aboard a Tanzanian sleeper train, three lives intersect. Rukia, an entrepreneur, seeks a new beginning. Isaya, an old Masai, returns to the bush with his grandson. Peter, a charismatic preacher, monetizes his followers' faith. This microcosm reveals their journeys toward uncertain futures in a pr...

  • We Could Be Heroes

    Paralympic champion Azzedine is a hero abroad but an outcast at home in Morocco. Denied a salary, support, or even access to the city stadium, he and friend Yousef train for Rio's seated shot put. After winning gold, Azzedine returns hoping for change. Instead, he must fight for the most basic hu...

  • Mata Hari - The Naked Spy

    A century ago, Mata Hari was executed as a German spy. Was she truly a dangerous seductress, leveraging her sexuality against the WWI establishment? Or was she merely a scapegoat, a victim of a desperate climate of fear and blame as the war dragged on? Her dramatic story remains a subject of fier...

  • Sons of Toledo

    Shattered by the news of his younger brother's murder, a grieving barber must navigate the crushing tides of sorrow. Summoning a courage he never knew he possessed, he prepares to do the impossible: to honor his brother with one, final, perfect haircut. A profound act of love in the face of unbea...

  • A Journey To Sundance

    "A JOURNEY TO SUNDANCE" captures the spirit, dreams, and struggles of global independent filmmakers, mirroring my own monumental challenge to complete this film. It's a testament to the passion and perseverance driving artists to share their stories against all odds.

  • On Tour With Elvis

    Mixing never-before-seen 1973/74 tour footage from Vegas, Kansas, Bloomington, and Philadelphia with fan interviews, this documentary captures what many consider Elvis Presley's greatest on-stage performances.

  • The Wonderful Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl 1

    Leni Riefenstahl claimed her art transcended politics. Yet her iconic films, Triumph of the Will and Olympia, glorify Nazi power and Aryan ideals. In Mueller's documentary, her steely perfectionism and denials persist, but the evidence within her frames tells a different story.

  • Ambulance

    A young Gazan filmmaker, Mohamed Jabaly, joins an ambulance crew during the 2014 war. His raw, first-person account captures his country's story with compassion and honesty. While violence dominates headlines, Jabaly's lens reveals the hidden human stories. Led by veteran captain Abu Marzouq, the...

  • Eero Saarinen - The Architect Who Saw The Future

    Explore the visionary work of architect Eero Saarinen, designer of the Gateway Arch & TWA Flight Center. This documentary follows his son on a cathartic 6K journey to his father's iconic landmarks, from Dulles Airport to the Tulip chair. Witness a timeless legacy that continues to inspire. 

  • A Man And His Trumpet - The Leroy Jones Story

    We follow Jones' life journey as he came up playing on the streets of the Saint Bernard Projects, quickly establishing himself as one of NOLA's most sought after trumpeters, founding the legendary Fairview Baptist Brass and Hurricane Brass Band, which lead to the revival of the brass band scene i...

  • Night Life

    The gripping story of Reverend Kenneth McKoy, St. Louis' "Pastor of the Streets." His Nightlife Ministry fights an epidemic of mental illness and drug addiction while actively interrupting gun violence in a city notoriously known as America's murder capital.

  • If I were a Superhero

    In an Indian orphanage, this short documentary reveals eight children. With great humanity, it shows how they carry the seeds of "everyday superheroes" within them, proving extraordinary potential exists in the most ordinary of places.

  • Fight Club London

    Fight Club London explores MMA's explosive growth. Three fighters prepare for the cage: a 14-year-old boy starting out, a seasoned pro, and an Indian girl determined for one fight before her marriage. Their journeys reveal the true, raw reality behind the sport's glamorous facade.

  • The Other Me

    Michael Douglas lives an ordinary life with his wife, Sharon. But in secret, he's Plymouth’s most flamboyant Neil Diamond impersonator, thrilling local pub audiences as his flamboyant alter-ego.