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  • Michigan Visits Matter: The Family Cost of Incarceration

    A short documentary exploring the devastating impact of visitation restrictions on families affected by incarceration in the state of Michigan (USA).

  • How Ethnic Minority Festivals Are Becoming a Part of Hong Kong Culture

    Hong Kong is a bustling metropolis known for its iconic skyline and vibrant street life. But beyond the towering skyscrapers lies an incredible mix of cultures and traditions. The city is home to a diverse array of ethnic communities, including Indian, Pakistani, Nepalese, and Filipino, among man...

  • Shankleville: A Love That Still Stands

    "Shankleville: A Love That Still Stands" chronicles the love story of an enslaved couple who built a community in East Texas, their descendants who celebrate their contributions, and the importance of their history.

  • When Does Freedom Begin

    Three formerly-incarcerated activists are working in their Bridgeport CT community to become leaders in the struggle to expand freedom, justice and opportunity for people affected by crime and the criminal-legal system.

  • PowerLines

    Redistricting isn't about lines. Redistricting is about power. Who controls that power? That's up to you.

    “Power Lines,” created with the support of The Carter Center, is the inspiring story of how ordinary citizens united across partisan lines to end gerrymandering in Michigan. This entertainin...

  • Voting Matters with Dr. Carol Anderson

    Voting Matters challenges America's youth to prove their civic and political engagement in a high-stakes examination of voting rights and democracy. This film will be graded...

  • Before 1619: She Took Justice

    Journey to Angola and discover the feats of an extraordinary African warrior Queen who fought European invaders in the 1600s and her powerful connection today.

  • Vigilantes Inc.: America's New Vote Suppression Hitmen

    The 2024 election is in danger: 8,500 self-proclaimed vigilante vote-fraud hunters have already challenged the rights of 851,000 voters of color. Investigative reporter Greg Palast (Guardian/Rolling Stone) hunts down the MAGA vigilantes including one dressed like Doc Holliday—with his loaded 6-gu...

  • Does My Vote Count

    Our story follows voters, candidates hoping to make a difference, and activists while they fight for disabled, veteran, immigrant and Native American voter rights, as well as tackle the deep-seated issue of the black disenfranchised voter. We document the highs and lows of these important people ...

  • Keturah Farms

    Discover the inspiring story of Keturah Farms, a new documentary film that follows the journey of a remarkable woman on a mission to feed a billion people. The movie explores the challenges and triumphs of building sustainable farms in Africa and empowering local farmers to create a better future...

  • The HoodTrophy Bino Story: Breaking the Generational Curse

    Dive into the captivating narrative of HoodTrophy Bino - a California hip-hop artist from the projects of South Central and Palmdale, discovered by Soulja Boy in jail, and destined to overcome the generational curse of poverty and incarceration plaguing all of the males in his immediate and exten...

  • The Language of Light: Ricky Maynard

    An Indigenous Tasmanian photographer, Ricky started as a darkroom technician at the age of 16. In viewing the racist treatment of Indigenous people in the past via colonial photos, Ricky started questioning the photographer's role, the influence of the image in society and its persuasive power. I...

  • Echoes of Immortality

    This is an experimental film about "love." When we become entangled in the complexities of reality, our limited bodies intertwine within it. Confronted with challenges and dilemmas, we forget that our own selves and the surrounding environment are inextricably intertwined, triggering distorted an...

  • Journey in India: The Land of Colors

    Join Street Art Sans Frontières on an incredible three-week journey across India, where we transform the vibrant streets of Mumbai, Jaipur, and Chandigarh with art. Discover the challenges and triumphs of bringing participatory street art to local communities, fostering cultural exchange and crea...

  • The Jazz Photographer

    “The Jazz Photographer” is a mini-documentary that delves into the world of Bobby Roebuck, exploring how he captures the essence of jazz through his lens. Through his photography, Roebuck tells a compelling story of the genre's evolution and the artists who bring it to life.

  • Mushroom's Quest

    A compassionate and determined young woman, embarks on a heartfelt journey across continents to discover her roots. Armed with little more than a dream and a prayer, her story unfolds against a backdrop of hidden truths, unexpected revelations, and unwavering love.

  • Up From the Earth, Out Through the People

    This documentary brings you into the heart of the African Ancestral Society’s 'Black Wall Street Memorial March', an annual memorial march for 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre victims. Rooted in ancient African traditions, this procession of the Ancestors is deeply spiritual. Remembrance, resistance and ...

  • A Race In The Sun

    An exploration of cycling culture through the eyes of Ayesha McGowan who rose through the ranks of the New York City underground cycling world to break barriers as the world's first African American woman to become a professional cyclist.

  • The People, United! A Cinematic Diary

    Told from the viewpoints and perspectives of protestors on differing sides, this raw, sprawling account of a movement for change visually explores the worldwide protests sparked in the wake of the murder of George Floyd, set against the global COVID-19 pandemic and the contentious 2020 US electio...

  • This Time Round

    Amidst the backdrop of a pandemic-stricken New York City, witness the unwavering passion and determination of a youth chorus as they strive to keep their art alive against all odds. Through poignant storytelling and original music from key contemporary composers, this documentary captures the res...

  • Have You Seen Teri

    Twenty plus years after Teri was last seen by her family, her niece, filmmaker K. Dené Chinn, began to search for her.

    The documentary follows the search as, Dene unpacks a fractured family history marked by disconnection, mental illness, and secrets mingled with socio-historical insights about ...

  • Superadapted, Partners of the Same Dream

    "SUPERADAPTADOS, partners of the same dream", is about the start-up of a factory of adapted tricycles, managed by young people with motor disabilities. These bikes will be donated to other kids with disabilities. A unique case of its kind in the world.

  • Pushing The Limits

    Jean Maggi, shortly after birth, contracted a disease for which he could never walk. Since then only one thing has been proposed: to exceed every limit for “live standing." When he reached the highest route in the Himalayas with his adapted bicycle, he marked a true world landmark. This documenta...

  • Fotonovela

    An old photograph triggers a search for identity.