Filmmaker Hannah Rothschild investigates her great-aunt's 1950s disappearance. The Jewish British Baroness, a married mother, abandoned her life for jazz genius Thelonious Monk in New York. Helen Mirren voices her words, while Quincy Jones and others recount this incredible story of sacrifice, pr...

This intimate portrait follows three cardboard collectors. Through their daily routines and quiet reflections, we see them face relentless hardship with incredible resilience, shared humour, and immense, back-breaking labour.

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.

Saudi-born Nareeman Dosa, of Sudanese heritage, grew up facing the casual racism many Black Arabs experience. In “Black and Arab,” she travels to Tunisia, the first Arab nation to criminalize racial discrimination. She explores if a law can change deep-seated prejudice and hears from others for w...

The darkness, the muffled noises, holding your breath: this documentary plunges into free diving. For Igor, the abyss is a source of fascination. From Switzerland to the world's deepest blue hole, he starts to compete, becoming Swiss champion by descending to 82 metres.

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...

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...

At Kenya’s Nchiru AIDS orphanage, daily routines mark time. Amidst the children's cheerful patter, death lurks in the shadows. They grapple with the loss of parents and an exhausting struggle against HIV. This beautifully composed film is a moving, quietly gripping exploration of coming-of-age in...

Chico Heron’s baseball journey with the NY Yankees—as a player, manager, and scout—is a hidden gem. His greatest legacy was mentoring a young Panamanian prospect named Mariano Rivera. Heron’s guidance was instrumental in Rivera’s development, helping shape the raw talent into the most dominant an...

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 ...

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...

Dimitri, captain of “La Persévérance,” leads deckhands Joris and Omar from Trouville-sur-Mer. From Monday to Friday, they brave the sea's whims, tracking fish far from their families. Welcome aboard their trawler, where perseverance meets the harshness of the open ocean.

After 17 years of international success, visually impaired skier Jon Santacana retires. He also bids farewell to his greatest achievement: his profound partnership with Miguel Galindo, his guide on and off the slopes.

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.

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.

Why choose balloon-folding and childish hecklers? Daisy Asquith profiles four party entertainers. Potty the Pirate loves the laughter; Tommy Tickle thinks kids are brats. From boozing to family illness, she uncovers their tragicomic, melancholy, and hilarious world.

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. ...

The documentary "Pola's March" follows Holocaust survivor Pola Susswein. From her vibrant life in Israel, she journeys to Poland. There, for the first time, she bravely recounts her war experiences to 200 students on the March of the Living, creating an inspirational and emotional chronicle of re...

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.

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...

Amid a global pandemic, a remarkable dance unfolds in Taiwan's natural landscapes. A group of extraordinarily independent dancers, who are disabled, showcase their bodies with powerful grace. Their movement is not a performance, but a profound posture for life itself. This beautiful choreography,...

“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. ...

This film profiles legendary climbing photographer Dean Fidelman. A Stone Master, he was at the forefront of Yosemite's 70s free climbing revolution, capturing icons like John Bachar, Lynn Hill, and Ron Kauk. For over four decades, Fidelman has documented rock climbing's evolution as both a sport...

Vincenzo Pipino was a notorious gentleman thief. After being convicted, he served over 25 years in prisons across Italy and Europe, fully expiating his crimes. This documentary tells the captivating story of his life as the last of his kind.