Biographies & Inspiring Stories
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He Ain't Gonna Make It
Argentinian songwriter Tomi Lebrero stars in an eccentric road movie across the pampas. Eschewing clichés, he travels with two mares and a colt, meeting wild characters. This modern minstrel narrates his journey through songs that paint the landscapes and the beautiful, complex simplicity of its ...
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Peace On The Tigris
The Tigris, ancient Mesopotamia’s lifeline, flows through Baghdad. In March 2003, U.S. airstrikes pounded the city. Journalist Watai Takeharu saw Saddam's statue fall. The next day, in a hospital, he met 31-year-old Ali Saqban. His home was destroyed; in his arms lay his 5-year-old daughter Shaha...
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H is For Harry
An illiterate 11-year-old, Harry, starts secondary school in London. Generations of his family have never read, but his dedicated teacher, Sophie, believes he can break the cycle. Over two years, Harry fights not just to learn, but to believe in a future for himself far beyond his origins. This i...
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Touching The Sound
Blind from birth, Japanese pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii ("Nobu") is a global symbol of hope. His miraculous story demonstrates music's power to inspire anyone facing disabilities or life's hurdles. As a musical ambassador performing worldwide, he spreads a powerful message of resilience.
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Gordon Getty - There Will Be Music
Gordon Getty, son of the world's richest man, J. Paul Getty, chose music over oil. Despite a legacy of scandal, he forged his own path. This documentary reveals the complex octogenarian composer at an intensely productive time, following the creation of operas like Usher House and other works acr...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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,” ...
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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...
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The Boy From The Wild
“The Boy from the Wild,” by Peter Meyer, tells an incredible true story. He grew up on a South African game reserve founded by his father, who dreamed of returning captive wildlife to the wild. This moving, cinematically stunning documentary reveals Peter's survival, his heartfelt lessons, and a ...
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Finding Inner Hero
The breaking point is the making point. Using the hero's journey, we explore how individuals transform personal tragedy into a catalyst, forging lives filled with greater joy, purpose, and profound meaning from the ashes of despair.
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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.
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Alaska Long Hunters
Experience 1960s Alaska through a young bush pilot’s thrilling true story. From perilous flights in -60°F storms to majestic wilderness, he finds God and life's meaning. Based on "Last of the Long Hunters," this tale of adventure, camaraderie, and heartbreak captures a vanished frontier era. A jo...
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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, ...
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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.
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Sins of My Father
The son of Pablo Escobar, Sebastian, recounts his childhood of extreme luxury and life on the run with his father, Colombia's most wanted man. His story is intertwined with those of two of Escobar's most prominent victims: a Minister of Justice and a presidential candidate, as told by their sons....
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The Eye Of Istanbul
Ara Güler, the legendary Armenian-Turkish photographer, dedicated sixty years to capturing Istanbul's soul. His insightful archive, thick with the city's sights and smells, reveals a rarely-glimpsed world. Güler’s craft offers a crisp, revelatory look into the mind of a true photographic master a...
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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...
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Deep In The Heart
“Deep In The Heart” tracks four patients—Lisa, Ted, Greg, and Pat—through the emotional turmoil of life-saving surgeries. While skilled surgeons can mend their bodies, the true challenge lies with the patients themselves. They must emerge from denial, pressured by their families to face reality. ...
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Man On The Bus
Psychologist Eve spent a decade investigating her Polish mother’s Holocaust survivor roots. Her search revealed an astonishing, life-altering chance encounter from the past. This compelling story explores human endurance and frailty, serving as a powerful metaphor for the 20th century's most pain...
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Unknown Distance
After five tours, Marine Sniper Sgt. Douglas Brown & director Gordon Clark document veterans' emotional homecoming. These soldiers, trained with a lethal skill set now rendered obsolete, struggle to reintegrate into a society that supported their enlistment but grew ambivalent upon their return. ...