Under 15 Minutes
Watch short documentaries under 15 minutes on Docsville, featuring fascinating stories, real-world topics, culture, nature, and inspiring ideas
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Grain: Analog Renaissance
From fashion houses to social media, analog photography is booming. Is this resurgence a backlash against the digital age? A quest for authenticity in a superficial world? Or something else entirely? We explore the stories of those committed to using film in modern photography.
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Margin Of Error: AI, Polling and Elections
Pioneers of a new kind of polling combine social media data with AI to predict voter behavior. This promises politicians the intel to respond to our needs. But will this data be used to better serve citizens, or will it be misused to mislead us by our own governments or foreign adversaries?
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The War You Don't See
"The War You Don't See" is a powerful investigation into the media's role in war. Tracing history from WWI to Afghanistan and Iraq, it reveals how sophisticated propaganda and the "electronic battlefield" make journalists key players. But as weapons grow more advanced, civilians become the victim...
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In The Executioner's Shadow
In the Executioner’s Shadow examines the death penalty's profound moral conflicts. A former executioner nearly kills an innocent man; a bombing victim wrestles with the concept of justice; and grieving parents fight to spare their daughter's killer. This powerful film forces viewers to confront t...
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Smart Drugs
If a pill could make you smarter, sharper, and boost your memory, would you take it? This isn't science fiction. We're on the verge of over-the-counter "smart drugs" called Nootropics. Already globally popular in workplaces and at parties, they promise enhanced performance. But society is only ju...
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The Power of Play
Lizards do it. Fish, too. The animal world reveals why play is serious business. Through experiments and observation, "The Power of Play" uncovers a surprising truth. Scientists worldwide offer compelling proof that play is no frivolity. It’s a powerful force, making animals—and humans—smarter, h...
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Inside Maximum Security 1
5 hardened criminals. 1 unique prison. Witness a groundbreaking documentary inside Singapore’s Changi Prison—a concrete, spartan purgatory with no beds and humiliating routines. Yet, it uses sophisticated methods to reform inmates, achieving one of the world’s lowest reoffending rates. Still, 1-i...
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Idomeni
Idomeni is a film about life in a refugee camp, a place suspended in time. It captures the parallel lives of adults and children confined in their own world. The children, living in a protective bubble with little outside contact, care for each other. The film focuses not on dramatic journeys, bu...
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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...
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Almost There
"Almost There" explores time, dignity, and life's fleeting nature. Retirees seek happiness and rest. Bob finds his inner tough guy in the Californian desert. Steve, a drag comedian, reconciles with his past in Benidorm. In Tokyo, Yamada rediscovers joy reading to children.
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Dreams From The Outback
In 'Dreams from the Outback,' the Kimberley's Aboriginal communities grapple with transition. Best friends Gabriel and Peter fight to preserve ancient traditions with little support. Felicity battles to heal her family from neglect, while teenage brothers Billy and Jordan meet for the first time....
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I'm In Love With My Car
Our sensory world has transformed since we started driving. Cars have anthropologically modified us, altering our perception of space, speed, and our environment. This colorful history has reshaped human experience itself. But with our unconditional love for cars now at a turning point, a questio...
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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...
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Who made You?
AI invades our minds & bodies. From cyborgs to sex robots, this journey challenges our ethics & humanity. Wake up now. A global tour guided by researcher Dr. Michael Laakasuo. What values will we keep?
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Golden Age
Glitz vs. lethargy. "Golden Age" reveals The Palace, Miami's #1 senior living community: a Versailles-like luxury hotel in a permanent party. But beneath the marble and chandeliers, anxiety persists and old age is a booming market. A dizzying look at our universal relationship with aging.
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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The Mundo King
Artist Rolf Schulf toiled endlessly to make his dream a reality: the majestic Mundo King Castle in the Dominican Republic. This cosmic exploration paints his portrait of tireless pursuit, proving if you dream it, they will come.
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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, ...
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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...
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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.
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DanceAblers: Dancing On My Own
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,...
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Combat Forces - Reconnaissance
Success in combat hinges on knowledge of enemy strengths and weaknesses. Reconnaissance units are specialized soldiers and marines trained to operate behind enemy lines. Their mission: gather vital intelligence. We explore their rigorous, specialized training.