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Black and white photograph of soldiers wading through the water on D-Day

These Courageous Men

European Jewish refugees join the US Army to fight the Nazis in World War II.

An illustration of 4 people painting on the light behind barbed wires.

A Light In Cañon City

A Light in Cañon City uncovers the extraordinary resilience of a town forever tied to its prison walls but defined by its people’s indomitable spirit.

Children Of Ukraine

In the wake of the full-scale Russian invasion, Ukrainian authorities discover a chilling pattern: more than 19,546 children have not just disappeared but vanished into a systematic web of state-sp

Storm chaser Gabriel Cox stands in front of images of massive storms. One of them is a tornado, the other two have dark menacing supercells. The title reads, "The Storms We Carry."

The Storms We Carry

“The Storms We Carry” is a film about what happens when the storms inside of us are bigger than the ones outside of us.

Black and white photo of a group of surfers lining up and holding surfboards

California Surfing History Film Series

The California Surfing History Film Series documents nearly 200 years of history and culture, dating back to the original Hawaiians who brought surfing to the Mainland for the first time when they

Director Meghan Courtney interviews an Athenia survivor.

Athenia's Last Voyage

At sunset on the first day of WWII the British passenger ship Athenia was bound for Canada in the North Atlantic, and nearly everyone aboard believed they had sailed beyond the reach of the newly d

The Wheel

THE WHEEL: An eight-part documentary series exploring the ancient festivals of the Celtic year — and why they matter now.

About the Project

Penni Evans's personal archive of photographs of herself before, during and after the Vietnam War, overlaid by the film's title, 'Welcome Home, Sister.'

Welcome Home, Sister

In 1970, Penni Evans went to Vietnam as a Donut Dollie: an American Red Cross volunteer sent into the war’s combat zones to boost troops’ morale.

Shirley Price Katz wears sunglass and looks at the camera.

As always, SPK: Vignettes of Going Beyond Beyond

A Chinese woman with dark hair and a sequined blue jacket with a fur collar sits at a white marble table and speaks into her cell phone. Another cell phone rests on the table by her elbow. There is a brown curtain and wooden bookshelf behind her.

Mistress Dispeller

In China, a new industry has emerged devoted to helping couples stay married in the face of infidelity.

Roughly 1000 16mm color film reels of various sizes in stacked containers.

Tommy Hawkins Film Collection Preservation

I have been tasked to have roughly 1,000 16mm Southern California sports films preserved and restored to HD digital video from the Tommy Hawkins Film Collection. Mr.

A silhouetted student walks through the hallways of this public high school.

Left Behind

Left Behind, currently in production, examines the issue of undiagnosed dyslexia, one of the leading causes of illiteracy in the United States.

A swamp at dusk surrounded by trees and in the center of the swamp is a tree standing in the middle of the water. The tree's reflection in the water is directly beneath the tree in the middle of the frame. Centered in the image is the word IMMORTAL.

Immortal

Following the groundbreaking creation of an immortal heart cell in his lab, a world renowned stem cell researcher is accused of a murder-suicide.

Can Wine Save The Planet

This Documentary project is going to show an ecosystem of Vintners in their small microcosms, working with nature to create better soil, which in turn creates more vibrant and energetic wines.

Dr. B3 - The Soul of the Music

Dr. B3 - The Soul of the Music tells the amazing story of the late Hammond organist Dr. Lonnie Smith - from childhood doo-wop singer to becoming a National Endowment of the Arts Jazz Master.

Edward M. Bannister: An American Artist

Edward M.

Tasting Heritage

"Tasting Heritage" is a coming of culture story about a Korean-American woman's savory journey to reclaim her heritage through food.

Black-and-white close-up of a gloved medical hand touching a newborn baby’s chest amid tubes and monitoring equipment in a neonatal care setting.

Fish and Babies (Don't Feel Pain)

For much of the 20th century, babies routinely underwent major surgery without adequate pain relief.

Black and white image of a pregnant woman's belly with the midwive's hand gently holding it.

MID WIF

In Atlanta, two Black midwives work underground to provide safe homebirths.

A rustic old notebook of archived documents sits on a desk surrounded by smaller papers and notepads.

Dear Sirs (formerly Wyoming WWII Film)

In November of 1944, Sgt Silvio J. Pedri of the 95th Infantry was sent on a mission to cross the Moselle river near Metz, France.

Mother of Buffalo

Mother of Buffalo is a documentary film following one woman’s daily, years-long struggle to protect a dwindling population of free roaming water buffalo on Hong Kong’s Lantau Island.

Two men standing at a fence, the first is in focus, his face looks stoic.

Wood Street is the last stop for unhoused brothers, John and LaMonté. They moved here eight years ago after police pushed them from other encampments around Oakland. After a two-alarm fire in July, their tight-knit community faces eviction. It’s their goal to stop it.