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.
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The Metal Detector
Georg is an Austrian retiree whose mother witnessed the crash of an Allied B-17 near their home during World War II.
Split At The Root
What began as a Guatemalan mother seeking asylum for her children in the US, and a Facebook post by a mother in Queens, coalesced into a movement as thousands of like-minded women across the US ref
Psychedelics and Mental Health
PSYCHEDELICS AND MENTAL HEALTH is a very cinematic and visually stimulating documentary that creates an awareness of the proven and safe benefits of psychedelic-assisted therapies when properly adm
Colin Young: An American Film School
A group of film school graduates research the teaching legacy of film educator, Colin Young, the former chairman of UCLA’s film department, wherein, during his tenure many of UCLA’s most famous alu
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?
Space, Hope, and Charity
SPACE, HOPE, & CHARITY is a powerful documentary about a young woman from rural Oregon who overcomes poverty, family dysfunction, and unspeakable tragedy as she pursues a dream of becoming an a
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
Interaction Cowboy
Interaction Cowboy looks at the failing education system in the US and the potential for better models of learning than the current, test-taking one.
Pack is Here
With the increased visibility of transgender people in the United States, we are seeing a backlash that results in efforts to block trans people from participation in some of the most basic parts o
Open Gate
In Los Angeles, formerly incarcerated individuals discover purpose through jobs in film and television, and escape the cycle of reoffending.
Archival Producers Alliance
The Archival Producers Alliance was founded in 2023 to bring together archival producers to explore contemporary issues facing our industry, and to influence policy & effect change.
Transcendent (w/t)
In the heart of San Francisco, TRANSCENDENT follows a community of trans Latinas as they compete in the inaugural El/La Para TransLatinas business pitch showcase, Miss El/La Emprendedora, to win fu
Safezone
SAFE ZONE is a documentary film series about the resilience of girls caught in the chaos of the Syrian refugee crisis.
Rockne
The story of Notre Dame's Knute Rockne -- college football's greatest coach -- as seen from a modern day perspective.
The Sound of Silents
A feature-length documentary that details the story of the unseen heroes of silent films: the musicians and composers, especially prominent women and Black voices, whose innovative use of music and
From Cairo to the Cloud - The World of the Cairo Geniza
We are thrilled to announce that the film will air nationally beginning on PBS December 1, 2026.
Of Jaguars, Sky Islands, and Us
He was young, handsome, mysterious, and wanted. He was looking for a mate.
Courage to Thrive
”Courage to Thrive” is a universal story of women underearning and undervaluing themselves.
Let Me Get There
Let Me Get There is a compelling visual journey through one of the most significant periods of mass migration in history, told through beautiful 100-year-old photographs and personal stories that h
The Wild Comeback
The Wild Comeback explores the extraordinary journey of California’s tule elk; a species once thought extinct, and the modern efforts to ensure its future.
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.
No Ordinary Campaign
At 37, Brian Wallach was diagnosed with ALS—on the same day he and his wife Sandra brought their second daughter home from the hospital. In an instant, everything changed.
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.
Timber Sweet: The Untold Story of Military Tactical Data Links
“Timber Sweet” tells the story of military tactical data links, and the amazing people who build and use them.
The Last Car
After the mysterious disappearance of a friend, director Devin Thomas unearths dozens of unexplained deaths on Amtrak’s long-distance trains.
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
A Chasm in Chinatown
"A CHASM IN CHINATOWN" follows the struggles of a Chinese American nonprofit, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA), as its Executive Director, Nancy Yao Maasbach, navigates the challenges of NYC
Three Chaplains
Three Muslim chaplains aim to make change in one of America’s most powerful institutions—the military. For them, the fight for equality and religious freedom begins on the inside.
Left Behind
Left Behind, currently in production, examines the issue of undiagnosed dyslexia, one of the leading causes of illiteracy in the United States.
Echo's Answer
“Echo’s Answer” is a psychedelic reimagining of the life and work of the late visionary singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Trish Keenan told through the eyes and ears of contemp
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.
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.