Against all odds, Laura King Edwards — mother, writer, speaker, runner, and passionate rare disease advocate — sets out to break the world record for running a half marathon blindfolded.
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Rosl's Suitcase
Disconnected letters tell the effect of the Nazi’s annexation of Austria on some of the Viennese population: it’s the story of Rosa, my Viennese and Jewish grandmother, who left Vienna for New York
Justice For Layleen
Following the death of a trans Afro-Latina on Rikers Island, a family’s loss blew up into a movement that shined a light on the injustices of the criminal legal system.
Heart Beats Film
"Heart Beats" chronicles the rise of Minnesota's Medical Alley from its humble and unconventional beginnings to its status as a global leader in medical technology.
Jovita y Valentin
The story of four migrants who take action into their own hands to support the families of other migrants who went missing while attempting to cross the Arizona desert.
Burrocracy
Considered invasive pests by some and friends by others, there are thousands of feral donkeys roaming the Southwestern desert. What is the fate of the wild burro in today's United States?
Everest Dark
Everest Dark is a feature documentary that takes us on a daring expedition with world-renowned Nepalese mountaineer Mingma Tsiri Sherpa.
Little Amens
Throughout the span of twenty five years, from 1970 to 1995 and beyond, the cultural environment in the rural town of Ada, Oklahoma (population 17,000) produced an extraordinary number of nationall
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?
The American Virus
The American Virus explores the systemic inequities and cultural inequalities at the heart of American society, as experienced by five groups of New Yorkers.
Oracle: The Life & Music of Michael Hedges
A feature documentary about the life and music of Michael Hedges. The eldest son of Midwestern musicians/educators, Michael Hedges was a young musical prodigy – with an emerging talent that would take him from small-town Oklahoma to Grammy award-winning artist. He was a once-in-a-generation force that would revolutionize the acoustic guitar and inspire a generation of musicians.
Broadway, Bars, and Fortune
In a climate of increasing crime and high recidivism, an organization chooses a unique path of transformation through arts and theater.
The Clyde Best Story
The Clyde Best Story is a first-hand look at overcoming racial discrimination in sport through the lens of a barrier-breaking player.
The So-Called Radical
For the first time, a Western volunteer killed while fighting for Russia in its war against Ukraine becomes a central figure in a new Kremlin myth.
The Envisionaries
The Envisionaries is a documentary film about blind soccer players and the people who believe in them.
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
Bubblez: Love. Drag. And Power of Family
Bubblez is a feature documentary set in New Orleans that follows a passionate drag mother leading the House of Alexander, a chosen family of LGBTQ+ young adults, as Black queer spaces disappear acr
Untitled Shakespeare Documentary
A tenacious fashion photographer turned literary sleuth unravels the hidden web of influences behind Shakespeare's genius.
The Elements of Mutual Aid
Through four installments, this documentary series will use the elements - fire, earth, water, and air - as unique themes for each chapter to demonstrate how communities across North America are u
"Craft of Speed" Mooneyes Documentary
For 30 years, Shige Suganuma and Chico Kodama, two Japanese hotrodders, built Mooneyes, an iconic American speed equipment & custom accessories company, into an international brand, honoring le
Africatown
This documentary tells the transformative story of a unique community called Africatown.
Halloween Parade
HALLOWEEN PARADE captures the spirit of a beloved, iconic institution – New York at its most subversive, outrageous, and creative.
The Color Of Pain
Research shows that doctors are more likely to dismiss or trivialize the pain complaints of black women.
Two Weeks Notice: The Departure of Hella Sketchy
The documentary unfolds as a tribute to Jacob, creatively known as Hella Sketchy, a talented young artist whose life was tragically cut short.
Into the Storm formerly Recovering Irma
"Into the Storm" is a raw and introspective film that delves into Sandy's tumultuous journey, from childhood struggles to overcoming personal demons.
The Cigarette Surfboard
Small decisions and actions, like littering a cigarette butt, cumulatively can have a large impact, for better or for worse.
Incarnations of I
INCARNATIONS OF I is the story of a Bengali American woman, who after decades of devotion a Hindu warrior goddess, gives voice to unspoken trauma through the traditional art of clay idol-making—dis
Um, Documentary?
Um, Documentary? chronicles the rise of transgender rock band Um, Jennifer? led by Eli Scarpati and Fig Regan, as they navigate New York City's underground music scene and the broader U.S.
UNAFF
UNAFF (United Nations Association Film Festival) is an international documentary film festival held in Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, San Francisco and at Stanford University each year around the UN Da
SAVE US: Searching for Answers in a Violent Epidemic
Why has society been unable to stop the rise of mass murders, and what can be done to prevent them?
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.
Monk in Pieces
Meredith Monk — composer, performer, and interdisciplinary artist — overcame a hostile critical establishment to become one of the great artistic pioneers of her generation.
Come Dance With Me
COME DANCE WITH ME is a feature documentary film about the life of JACQUES D’AMBOISE, legendary ballet dancer and founder of National Dance Institute, and how he impacted millions of children’s liv