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  • Undaunted, Chasing History at the Boston Marathon

    "Undaunted" chronicles an incredible comeback. It follows Juli, a 3'9" physician assistant, who stunned thousands by leading the 2014 Boston Marathon pack. Her story intertwines with a city's resilience after terror. Defying fear, thousands of runners and a million spectators reclaimed the race, ...

  • Unseen

    "UNSEEN follows three women, their stories punctuated by three births. Exploring Slovakia and Denmark's birthing realities, the film reveals Melody, Stella, and Lucia's experiences. It opens the door to understanding birth trauma's complexity and the urgent need to reform healthcare and societal ...

  • The Indian Queen

    Septuagenarians Alan and Pat Braithwaite drove 5,600km across India and back in a tiny Morgan three-wheeler. After overcoming pre-trip heart problems, they faced inevitable breakdowns. Their greatest discovery wasn't the landscape, but the incredible generosity of the Indian people, who repeatedl...

  • 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,...

  • Apollo 8 - Christmas At The Moon

    This one-hour documentary profiles the first manned mission to the moon. It features exclusive interviews with the Apollo astronauts and the NASA officials who planned this historic endeavor, providing a firsthand account of the monumental journey to the lunar surface.

  • 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.

  • Birds Without Wings

    Two Delhi slum natives are breaking poverty's cycle. They've witnessed firsthand the devastating grip of drugs and societal limitations. Now, they are dedicated to empowering their community's children. Their mission is to provide new wings of opportunity, education, and hope. They fight to free ...

  • 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...

  • Conducting Life

    Filmed over seven years, this documentary follows conductor Roderick Cox's improbable quest to succeed in the highly competitive, traditionally white-dominated field of orchestral conducting. It chronicles his resilience and talent as he challenges systemic barriers, striving to make his mark and...

  • Meherio

    Raised on Raiatea, French Polynesia, Mathilde was taught to windsurf by her father in the island's lagoons. Her prodigious talent quickly attracted major sponsors like Air Tahiti Nui. This film journeys to her island home to showcase the life of the world's youngest professional windsurfer.

  • Some Dogs Go To Heaven

    "Some Dogs Go To Heaven" documentary exposes the animal homelessness crisis and its impact on communities. It follows nonprofit Chiquita's Friends as they conduct animal welfare operations across the US and in impoverished regions of Mexico.

  • Elliott Erwitt, Silence Sounds Good

    Elliott Erwitt, Silence Sounds Good, photographer, photography, portrait, artist, work, companionship, silence, conversation, power of the image, iconic, world culture, presidents, popes, movie stars, regular people, pets, life unknown, documentary.

  • Finding Fidel

    “Finding Fidel” chronicles cameraman Erik Durschmied's 1958 journey to Cuba's Sierra Maestra to interview a then-unknown Fidel Castro. A month later, Castro took Havana, changing history. Intercutting Durschmied's reflections on the revolution's failed promise with the rare, historic interview, f...

  • A Stone in Our Heart

    A mother and daughter climb a mountain, grappling with a past the mother has long suppressed. The daughter was sexually abused by her stepfather. Now, she seeks answers, needing to understand why her mother never saw the truth and failed to protect her.

  • Young & Afraid

    In 2017, Petter (24) is stopped from ending his life. His friend Sverre suggests a film project to help him heal. With a camera, they hit Oslo's streets to learn how other troubled souls cope. By documenting their destructive patterns, Petter confronts his own. This begins a bumpy therapeutic jou...

  • The Good Death

    Terminally ill with muscular dystrophy, Janette chooses a dignified, physician-assisted death. Her son Simon, who inherited the illness, understands. Her daughter Bridget pleads for more time. As Janette prepares for her final journey, her family grapples with a profound question: Do we own our l...

  • 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...

  • On The Inside Of A Military Dictatorship

    “On the Inside of a Military Dictatorship” reveals the military’s script for a “disciplined democracy” in Myanmar, casting Aung San Suu Kyi in a contrived role. With unique access to key players like Suu Kyi and President Thein Sein, the film re-examines the known crisis through a radical new len...

  • The Middle Way

    “The Middle Way” traces Jam Alker's childhood trauma and his adult pursuit of false idols—money, fame, women—to escape. This led to heroin, his ultimate painkiller. Through raw interviews, the film details his surrender to addiction and the root trauma. Alker’s redemption was catalyzed by music, ...

  • Raised On Rock - The Burnette Family Legacy

    Filmmaker Sally Steele reunites the legendary Burnette family, "Raised On Rock." Her mission: heal the rift that tore them apart. Traveling the U.S., she uncovers the amazing history of Johnny & Dorsey Burnette's Rock and Roll Trio, who influenced Elvis & The Beatles. The goal? A dramatic final p...

  • Ocean Of Grass: Life On A Nebraska Sandhills Ranch

    “Ocean Of Grass” is an immersive documentary capturing a year on a 130-year-old Nebraska Sandhills ranch. This lyrical film reveals the sparse, rugged lifestyle through its intriguing personalities: old-school patriarchs, artistic ranchers, and young innovators. Witness family legacies, tragedy, ...

  • 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.

  • Bad Attitude: The Art Of Spain Rodriguez

    “Bad Attitude: The Art of Spain Rodriguez” is an intimate portrait by his wife, Susan Stern. It charts the life of the legendary “working-class Latino hood, crossed with crazy artist, crossed with left-wing radical.” From WWII propaganda to 1960s underground comix and modern graphic novels, it’s ...

  • 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...