“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...

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.

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...

There are not many fish left in the Mediterranean Sea, and both fishermen and dolphins are fighting for survival. This film clearly shows the consequences of overfishing and unsustainable tourism in the island of Stromboli through two of the last guardians of a world that is disappearing. This i...

Eco-activist Rod Coronado, once labeled an 'eco-terrorist,' formed Wolf Patrol in 2014 to protect Wisconsin's grey wolves. After 30 years of radical action and prison time, this intimate documentary follows his journey to redefine his activism for the planet and its animals.

A journey across Italy, from Milan's hubs to Erice's alleys, reveals the soul of its people: the intimate focus of family workshops, luxury artisans, and recovered factories. In the encounter between hands and material, a magical, ancestral moment gives birth to something new. This portrait inter...

Oscar-winner Kevin Macdonald's landmark documentary captures the UK's Covid-19 battle. Through powerful testimony from ICU doctors, nurses, and their patients, it paints a vivid, intimate portrait of the pandemic's front lines. This is a challenging, life-changing, and often tragic story of those...

In Rignano, Ghetto residents implored me: “Do not display our lives in these precarious houses. This despair is not yours to show.” Yet, their profound misery was the first thing I saw and my initial, conflicting urge to document.

The world watched the incredible international rescue of 12 boys and their coach from a remote Thai cave. This wonderful, yet tragic, tale is documented from their disappearance to the final, joyous moment the last person emerged.

Cruise ships spread COVID-19 globally. The Ruby Princess's release in Australia triggered a public health emergency, becoming the country's largest infection source. One passenger, Tracey Temple, asserts the company "never put our safety first," despite staff claiming the ship was "virus free." P...

"Outside the Court" films outside a UK magistrates court, asking people why they are there. This simple idea challenges preconceptions about criminality, presenting raw, unfiltered personalities. The result is a transparent film that questions assumptions about who criminals are, even showing a c...

A new Solomon Islands-China security deal is causing global concern. Experts in Australia and the U.S. fear it could lead to a Chinese military base, a worry echoed by anxious locals. This film investigates the reach of Chinese influence in the Solomon Islands and its profound implications for th...

Dr Nadia Tremonti, palliative care physician who helps terminally ill children and their families. Her role extends far beyond medical care, easing profound suffering for all. Yet, our deep-seated cultural aversion to discussing death makes her job even more delicate. She must expertly guide grie...

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...

Jeremy Gilley’s 6-year quest to establish a global day of peace. This film follows his journey to the UN, culminating in the unanimous adoption of September 21 as an annual day of ceasefire and non-violence.

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.

For years, blind musician Peter has lived in Plan, an isolated Pyrenean village. Far from urban support, he survives through his rock music. Yet, despite recording a new album, the crushing daily routine and haunting memories wear him down. The seasons feel endless, the sheep bells grow incessant...

Philip Sharp believes that God has chosen him to be a Hebrew king, and lives according to the Old Testament's ancient patriarchal system. This former rabbi, his seven wives and numerous children all live together under the same roof, raising horses and running second-hand furniture shops. Though ...

Three rugby players challenge societal norms of femininity and masculinity. Through locker room talks and sport, they navigate prejudices, blending muddied knees with coquettish touches. Without speeches, these girls powerfully redefine what it means to be a girl.

Sampat Pal Devi had had enough of the violence and lack of freedom in Indian women's lives and decided to take matters into her own hands. She gathered like-minded women together and, wearing pink, they started storming the offices of corrupt officials, hectoring and beating abusive husbands and ...

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...

Comedian Mike King performs for US & Kiwi troops in Afghanistan, witnessing their rebuilding & security roles. He experiences the war's terror firsthand when an “indirect airstrike” siren sends them scrambling for shelter. A stand-up gig like no other.

This anti-Western film uses a 'fake North Korean' found-footage device to critique American cultural influence. From its unique perspective, it first parodies propaganda stylings, then targets the hypocrisies of the modern Western narrative. Described as a damning indictment of 21st-century cultu...