"Bella," is about the life, influence and impact of California-based artist Bella Lewitzky.
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Uncommitted
Uncommitted follows the Arab and Muslim American organizers behind the Uncommitted National Movement as they galvanize nearly a million protest votes during the 2024 Democratic presidential primari
Living on Methadone
Living on Methadone is a feature hybrid documentary that follows people navigating one of the most effective yet most stigmatized treatments for opioid addiction.
The Unfinished Dance
An intimate portrait of the Asian American community shaken by the 2023 Lunar New Year mass shooting in Monterey Park, CA, as the survivors confront their mortality, guilt, and regret, while seekin
The Longer You Bleed
In an era where global conflict is increasingly mediated through screens, young people are routinely exposed to distressing content - from graphic images of violence to the normalization of conflic
WIND-FALL
When a near-fatal crash rewires world champion kiteboarder Brandon Scheid’s brain, he and his wife Sensi must rediscover the present to save their family before the impending arrival of their first
The Last Free Space: The Public Libraries of Maine
Exploring the public libraries of Maine from a holistic vantage point, narrowing in on some greater truths about these open yet enigmatic spaces—their historical origins, current roles and uses, an
Hong Kong Documentary
Personal stories of the women fighting for Hong Kong’s freedom
and democracy against communsist China, who stormed the streets to demand justice.
Certified Fresh: The Untold Story of Rotten Tomatoes
Certified Fresh is a feature documentary about the wild rise of movie reviews, from buried blurbs in the back of newspapers to a single score that can make or break a film. At the center?
Into the Storm
In 1995, Sandy Salas lost both of her parents in a murder-suicide after years of domestic violence. But the story she carried with her was never that simple.
Sign My Name to Freedom
The Oppenheimer Project
One of the greatest discoveries of the 20th century is making a comeback, and a familiar name is helping lead the charge.
Shelter in the Palace
A searing chronicle of a 58-day standoff between a group of mothers and local government forces culminates in a military siege on a family home.
Chipping Away: The Life and Legacy of Sculptor William Edmondson
Meet the greatest artist you've never heard of.
Wood Street
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.
License to Tell
"License to Tell" traces the history of this explosion of writing through one of its most colorful and wildest creators.
The Lines Between Us
Denied identity but not imagination, Bajo and his teen friends embark on a journey that reveals the magic of storytelling through the creation of comic books.
Stealing a Library
STEALING A LIBRARY documents a community battle to protect their Public Library from censorship and privatization - and winning!
Artemisia
After a devastating trial, artist Artemisia Gentileschi becomes the unexpected face of a new art movement amidst personal tragedy and public scrutiny.
Still Judy
Still Judy tells the life story of juggler Judy Finelli who played a significant role in the American New Circus Movement, and narrates the artistic relevance of San Francisco's Pickle Family Circu
Lyuba's Hope
Lyuba’s Hope follows lawyer-activist-political candidate Lyubov Sobol, formerly the head of Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation.
Sapidus
SAPIDUS is an epic documentary film born from the encounter between three waters and three cultures united by the same species: the blue crab.
On Firm Ground
In a race against time, two people battling Parkinson's disease embark on a journey of hope as they undergo brain surgery to reclaim their lives.
Voilà
Voilà is the story, or stories of three characters from disparate, but parallel, lives and what happens when their lives intersect with a fourth character.
Alien: American Dream Denied
Alien: American Dream Denied spotlights the emotional journey of high-skilled, documented immigrants as they seek permanence in a country that benefits from their talent, but denies them a home.
The Sound of Hope
A diplomat, a teacher, and a musician declare war on poverty, ignorance, and crime, using an unorthodox weapon: classical music education.
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.
Fifty Violins
For 20 years, Kettering Elementary—a public school in Long Beach, California—has taught every second grader the violin as a part of its core curriculum.
Hard Twist: Through the Lens of Barbara Van Cleve
The feature documentary BARBARA VAN CLEVE'S AMERICAN WEST recounts her family’s settling to Montana in the early 19th century, her youth on a working ranch and tourist destination as a young woman
Our Land, Our Freedom
Set in Kenya, a powerful woman, Wanjugu Kimathi’s search for her father's remains becomes an investigation into British colonial atrocities, including concentration camps and land theft that left h
Tasting Heritage
"Tasting Heritage" is a coming of culture story about a Korean-American woman's savory journey to reclaim her heritage through food.
Asylum: Not Abandoned
This character-driven film revolves around a central figure—a building that has lived many lives: the Sheboygan County Hospital and those who have loved it and feel protective of it.
What's Worth Saving
As a beloved recycling center faces closure, the people of Park City confront a deeper question: what do we save, what do we sacrifice and who gets to decide?
From Heroes to Sentenced
The story of half million Jews who fought for Central Powers, Germany, Austria-Hungary, in the Great War, has yet to be told.
My People, My Land (Working Title)
Chinese investors create one of the largest industrial zones in West Africa, where thousands of locals earn their livelihood at the risk of losing what they value most - sacred land, religious prac