Mariupol: ruined but not conquered. This Ukrainian city endured occupation, total destruction, and a humanitarian catastrophe. Civilians were murdered and blocked from escaping. This film documents the survivors' hell on Earth, serving as a testament to their resilience and Ukraine's indomitable ...

A beautifully intimate portrayal of coming of age in a Kenyan orphanage
Daily routines mark time for the children of Kenya’s Nchiru AIDS orphanage. Delving into the minutiae of their burgeoning lives, it is soon clear that amid their cheerful patter, death lurks in the shadows, as they cope with ...

The BBC's "Discover China," a 4-year collaboration with Chinese authorities, reveals unseen locations. A pivotal story follows two architectural scholars who unearth an ancient sketch. This document, a shocking discovery, proves to be a lost blueprint. It unlocks the secret construction methods b...

“My Enemy, My Brother” tells the incredible true story of Zahed, an Iranian child soldier, and Najah, a conscripted Iraqi, who faced each other in the Iran-Iraq War. Finding Najah critically wounded, Zahed defied orders and saved his enemy's life. Their lives diverged, and they had no contact for...

This documentary offers an honest portrait of four transgender men preparing for the world's only all-trans bodybuilding competition. Moving beyond tropes of tragedy, this hopeful film reveals profound truths about gender, humanity, and love. It powerfully explores the universal drive to define a...

Savannah Burton is the first out trans athlete in Canadian history to compete internationally in team sports, named to the National Dodgeball team in 2015. She has also appeared on TV shows like Beauty and the Beast and Killjoys.

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.

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 a...

In Delhi, a city scarred by the 2012 bus rape, Devki battles deeply rooted traditions to achieve her dream: becoming a taxi driver. This riveting documentary follows her fight against the odds—her sex, societal dangers, and ingrained prejudice—as she strives for a better life. Her journey is an i...

During the Vietnam War, the US conducted a massive, secret CIA bombing campaign in Laos, making it the most heavily bombed country per capita in history. Decades later, Laotians live alongside over 80 million unexploded ordnance. This powerful documentary reveals the brave men and women risking t...

10-year-old Charlie has Asperger's. He's proud but sometimes wishes he was like the other boys, feeling different and left out. Team sports are a struggle, but he's found his passions: surfing and dancing. This is the story of his journey through a year of surf camp, with all its ups and downs.

This documentary exposes how Saudi corporations are draining Arizona’s scarce water. It reveals the troubling political and economic forces undermining climate action, where profit is prioritized over a vital, life-sustaining resource.

Five young people, part of the Swiss Arctic Project, spent three weeks navigating the Arctic's hostile beauty. They documented the dramatic signs of climate change firsthand. Through social networks, they are raising their generation's awareness about the urgent crisis at the top of the world.

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...

The dream of Wernher von Braun—space-based rule—is now reality. With space weaponization possible, a booming industry, and global competition, PAX AMERICANA investigates: Are weapons already orbiting? Can treaties prevent war? Must the world accept a single space super-cop? Featuring generals, an...

"Gun Shot Wound" examines America's gun violence epidemic through a public health lens, seen via trauma surgeons. With 318 people shot daily, the film reveals the reality of "routine" violence beyond mass shootings. It showcases how physicians and hospital-based intervention programs are not only...

follows an emotional journey shared by Lillian and her daughter Jette as they spend time together walking through the Swiss landscape. Along the way, they reflect on their relationship, navigating complex feelings shaped by their past. As memories resurface, the film quietly explores how earlier ...

Unseen is a documentary that gently explores the important topic of birth experiences and their lasting impact. Through the stories of Melody, Stella, and Lucia - three women from different backgrounds - it offers a thoughtful look at the many paths into motherhood. The film invites viewers to li...

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...

Award-winning filmmaker Daisy Asquith unlocks a long-buried family secret in Ireland. With her mother, she investigates her grandmother’s hidden pregnancy, a forced adoption by nuns, and a mysterious father. Their raw, emotional journey confronts centuries of Catholic shame, culminating in a powe...

Healthy & athletic Kenny Saylors became severely overweight. With medical supervision, he undertook a 55-day water-only fast. Facing the Fat documents his journey, breaking addiction to junk food, detoxing his body, and exploring over-eating's global impact.

Despite increasing smoking bans, New Zealand's Māori community is disproportionately affected. 46% of Māori are regular smokers (vs. 21% non-Māori), causing 31% of Māori deaths. "Dying For A Smoke" investigates this crisis, featuring personal stories like Natasha's, who started young. The anti-sm...

The documentary exposes the dark side of Western aid. Over six years, journalist Antony Loewenstein and filmmaker Thor Neureiter investigate the multi-billion dollar industry in Afghanistan, Haiti, and Papua New Guinea. They reveal how aid money fuels a web of corporate and political interests, a...

This documentary delves into the complex and often contradictory relationship between humans and pigs, highlighting the ironic juxtaposition of factory farming and the keeping pigs as pets. It skillfully combines a variety of narratives, featuring Ralph Steadman's Animal Farm illustrations, a tal...