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Recount the achievements—some personal, some professional, and many halted—of an NBA legend before his untimely death.

Civil Rights Movement activist, TSSAA Hall of Fame Basketball Coach, swim coach, teacher, musical director, father, grandfather, and friend to many, Coach Sylvester Ford Sr. was known by many as “Big Time.” The nickname was given to him as a kid for his height, but “Big Time” showed time and time again why his nickname was about way more than his looks– it’s also because of how he showed up big for his community. Hometown Feature Audience Award winner at Indie Memphis 2024, Big Time chronicles the life of legendary Memphis basketball coach, Sylvester Ford Sr., while inspiring us all to live “big time” lives along the way.

Archival and modern footage of the house on Cedarview

This is a 20 minute documentary based on interviews with the organizers of a queer wrestling circuit in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Each event features a different substance that attendees wrestle in— Jello, mud, oil, snow, etc. This film explores the ideas of consensual violence, the necessity of an event-centered community based on performance, aggression and sexuality. The film encapsulates this scene as it was during the year of 2023, with interviews conducted in the winter of 2024.

The researcher investigating climate change decides to meet with people who make their living from nature and embarks on a journey across a vast region to explore different lives. Grounded in both social reality and scientific reality, the researcher strives to bridge the gap between the two. Believing that the only way to prevent the world from descending into disaster lies in this connection, the researcher constantly watches the clock, aware that time is running out.

During the years of the German Occupation, 22 journalists signed the secret “Protocol of Honor” and pledged not to offer their services to the publications published by the occupiers and to work only in the newspapers that expressed the spirit of the Greek Resistance. Three journalists will be transported to Hitler’s concentration camps where they will meet a tragic death... A historical account of the Journalists’ Union of Macedonia and Thrace, shot on the occasion of the completion of 100 years since its foundation.

As a diplomat, Andrei Sannikov was instrumental in Belarus' nuclear disarmament in the 1990s. Under dictator Lukashenko, he resigned from the civil service and began the fight for a democratic Belarus, which cost the lives of companions and landed him in prison for a time.

Farah hates the sound of planes and artillery, and after her house was bombed, she went to bed early for fear of the unknown. To combat the sounds of war, she puts headphones on her ears and practices her favorite hobby, dancing.

"The Story of Shepherdstown Shares" follows volunteers as they put together many events and outreach programs. The film shows how a vibrant small-town has come together in order to respond to any needs within the Shepherdstown, WV community. It is a feel-good story of hope and shows how uplifting communities starts effectively on a local level.

Due to his disagreement with the war, Evgeny Savin (Krаsava) relocates his private football club from Russia to Cyprus. Now, the first-ever emigrant club in history must either fight for a spot in European competitions or face closure.

SING MY SONG questions where are all the Asian popstars from North America? Following Barbara "Kayee" Lee, an award-winning broadcast journalist and community advocate, on her decade-long journey to try to find an answer to this question.

After the tickets sold out in a minute, the celebratory concert for Peter LeMarc was moved to a bigger venue and during an unforgettable night, tens of thousands of fans gathered to celebrate LeMarc. Gathering old and new stars, the night became a celebration and thank to Peter LeMarc for all the years of music and inspiration.

At once emotionally devastating and deeply heartwarming, Ondi Timoner’s latest documentary follows the day to day lives of the residents at a hospice care center for the unhoused located in Salt Lake City. Crafted with immense compassion, The Inn Between forces us to identify with its subjects, exposing how close any of us really are to the rough living circumstances that thousands of Americans find themselves in.The Inn Between is the only end of life facility for the homeless in America, where miracles happen - as the once-unsheltered are treated with the humanity and community we all deserve.

through the eyes of some stranger.

In the fall of 2021 playwright Robert Chafe set out on an interview tour of eastern Newfoundland, asking residents of coastal communities why they live where they live, and how they might see their future. The responses offer a new way to think about the love, risk, and resilience of living on the edge of a changing ocean. Produced and directed by award-winning filmmaker Barbara Doran and Jerry McIntosh, Taking on Water takes the audience through the process of developing the musical-dramatic performance of the same name from local conversations about ocean and coastal change to final performances on the stage.

Shot around the UK over 2 years and narrated by 'The Voice of Mountain Biking', Rob Warner, Shires encompasses a broad range of riders, racers, freeriders, and world champions on the finest trails England, Wales and Scotland have to offer. Riders include many of the best in the UK, featuring Steve Peat, Bernard Kerr, Mikayla Parton, Joe Barnes, Jake 100, Rob Warner, Jack Carthy, Rob Welch, Sam Hockenhull, Joel Anderson, Harry Schofield, Tom Justice, Jess Stone, Ben Gerrish and many more. Supported by Hope Technology, Ohlins Suspension, Starling Bikes and Peaty's Products.

What is inside the brain of a man whose memory is fading? Featuring anonymously donated, never-before-seen, decaying 16mm archive footage, the film blends documentary and scripted elements. Memory becomes film, and as the celluloid deteriorates so does your brain. But the journey is still joyful and pleasurable, like one where you only remember the good things.

This documentary explores Iran's revolutionary movement, sparked by Jina Mahsa Amini's death in 2022, from the German diaspora's perspective. Over a year, Roxana Samadi followed ten individuals, highlighting their efforts and struggles supporting the revolution.

Packed stadiums, star-studded squads, ratings heavyweights, box office gold. The Brisbane Heat had it all - except success. Twelve years after their only title, a team of “nobodies” must now overcome immense challenges on and off the field to turn the Heat’s fortunes around.

Liverpool takes centre stage in this year-in-the-life documentary portrait. An observation of a city and its people over the passing seasons.

Zoltán Török, the creator of the highly successful Wild Horses - A Tale from the Puszta and Wild Hungary - A Water Wonderland, has been living in Sweden for years with his wife, two daughters and dog. On regular tours they explore the colourful wildlife of the changing wilderness, and now they invite the audience to join them on their most exciting excursions. Along the way we roam stunning landscapes, from sea to glaciers, in the company of the wild animals of the far north. Zoltán Török spent three years making his most spectacular, heart-warming film to date. In addition to showing the wildlife of the Nordic countries, from seals to moose, his newest film raises awareness among children and parents about the love and protection of nature.

Joe Tracini discusses life with Borderline Personality Disorder, a condition that has led to struggles with addiction, suicide attempts, and panic attacks that have ended his stand-up career. Joe hopes that by exploring his childhood, he can finally get a handle on his BPD and get through a stand-up comedy show that he hopes will re-ignite his career.

Stud Country is the largest queer country western line dancing night in America, continuing a little-known fifty-plus year tradition in Los Angeles. Despite its success and fiercely committed community, due to gentrification, the event is set to lose its venue.

“Salmo 23” follows Fátima, a crime scene photographer for the São Paulo Scientific Police during a night shift through the streets of the largest city in Latin America.

Panto-aficionado Gyles will immerse himself in every aspect of the genre, from its roots in commedia dell’arte and Victorian music hall to scene painting, slapstick and the making of a pantomime dame. He’ll be joined on his merry way (oh yes he will!) by pantomime experts including Julian Clary and Gary Wilmot, celebrating the panto in all its vibrant, joyful glory.

What does spirit mean? And how interested are scientists in building an artificial consciousness? We present the reflection of the Orthodox religion on the world of AI, the debate and controversies it raises, and the attempt to answer the most basic questions triggered by this technological development of AI.

In the Netherlands, colonial history is slowly but surely being rewritten. It has long been clear that what the Dutch government at the time described as “police actions”—the deployment of the army in response to Indonesia’s declaration of independence in 1945—was in fact an unlawful war. Nonetheless, the use of the term “war crimes” is still sensitive. This documentary reveals how far the Dutch rulers went in selling the war as a domestic affair, intended to restore peace among the population. Unique, often shocking images tell a different story. Filmmaker In-Soo Radstake holds extensive interviews with international experts who explain the complex relationships in the former colony and set out the global context.

Animals as Our Neighbors is a wonderful Finnish nature documentary by Petri Merra that tells us about the animals living close to us. Some of them are familiar to us in our daily lives, while others are mostly nocturnal and rarely encountered. What all these animal neighbors have in common is that they have found a new habitat by moving in to live right next door to us.

The documentary follows the Demolition Art collective as they work on their largest exhibition project to date, as well as an artist couple creating their first joint work, all within a vacant building that transforms into a wonderland of creativity and community.

A woman grieving for the loss of her husband finds solace in the world of psychic mediums.

In Paraguay, there is a unique refuge: Casa Diversa. This documentary immerses us in the daily life of this shelter, where transgender people find refuge, support and community in a safe environment.

In conmemoration of the anniversatry of their martyrdoms in Cerocahui, the voices in the Sierra Tarahumara community raise their voices around the unjust death of the jesuits.

An exploration of Cologne Cathedral, an emblematic monument and world heritage site. The towering place of worship took over 600 years to complete. Once the tallest building in the world, its ornate facade remains a masterpiece of Gothic architecture - and a reflection of the evolution of Franco-German relations.

Britain feels under-funded and falling apart. On the eve of the election, as politicians debate the causes, economist Tim Harford looks at what the numbers reveal about the broken state we're in.

Could film gelatin, a 16mm film camera, 3 lenses and film developing chemistry experimentation act as messengers between the spirit and the physical world? a one day trip to the remote town of Panguipulli (Chile) seeks to explore possibilities and to also expand on the power of audio frequencies as a healing instrument. A manifestation of the hummingbird movement? A connection between mind, landscape, sound, latent image? A replication of Rukapillan volcano’s intermittent flows of magma through fissures on the earth’s surface? -Colibri- erupts 16mm single frame experiments & bursts smoke and sonic healing vibrations

Lebanon, 2019-2023: a chronicle of the uprising, its fading and its end. From collective hope to intimate pain, can cinema resist the irreversible?

A city dweller longingly searches for wolves in the Tamina Valley. But he doesn't find any predators; instead, he mainly encounters people and their tracks in nature.

A documentary tributing a popular basment venue in the Long Island area called, "Unscene".

A former professional wrestler, now tragically confined to a wheelchair, runs a school for aspiring wrestlers, hoping to give them the physical, mental and emotional skills to succeed in the ring and in their troubled lives.

Documentary film about the sports life of Croatian swimming icon Veljko Rogošić.

Mom, you brought me back to our homeland. All I know about these harsh landscapes I learned from books written by the hand that burned these mountains. I try to undo the colonial myths engraved into my memory, but the hills escape my gaze. Do you think I, too, have become the white djinn spoken of by the legends surrounding our martyrs? Avant Seriana is an essay film shot in Super 8 in the Aurès region of Algeria. Observing the landscapes of my native land, I realize that they are divided into several images and times. Two different countries are formed : the Algeria of the mountains and an imaginary one born of the tales I've read in colonial archives. My gaze no longer belongs to the places where I was hoping to return to my roots.

In a heartfelt conversation with my paternal grandmother, I gained a deeper understanding of her upbringing, her struggles, and her joys. She shared stories of her selfless sacrifices, working tirelessly in distant places to provide a better life for her sons. Despite her unwavering dedication, she often felt misunderstood and seen as an absent mother rather than the loving and devoted parent she truly was. This poignant insight into her life highlighted the complexities of her experiences and the depth of her love.

Through candid interviews, historic game footage, and heartfelt anecdotes, discover how the semi-pro Scranton Eagles brought pride and unity to a struggling city, embodying the essence of community, resilience, and the unyielding will to win. Meet the players and coaches who sacrificed fame and fortune, playing solely for the love of the game.

One day in December 1955, Air Force Colonel Harry Shoup received an unexpected call on his red phone — a top-secret hotline — at the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). It was the height of the Cold War, and Colonel Shoup was in charge of a radar system built to give early warning of a Soviet attack. To his surprise, it was a call from a child asking to speak to Santa Claus. At StoryCorps, Terri Van Keuren, Rick Shoup, and Pam Farrell—three of Colonel Shoup’s four children—share the tale of what happened next, and how their father created a beloved Christmas Eve tracking tradition.

Follows a team of war-hardened, canine-loving combat veterans fighting to stop the dog meat trade in South Korea. Covertly and overtly, they infiltrate hidden farms and markets to rescue as many dogs as possible.

The character Jonh Michael embarks on a journey to tell you everything about Tim Maia.

The brother of missing activist Jonas Burgos bares in this documentary the untold stories behind the confidential leads, damning evidence, and why the disappearance of his brother remains a relevant case today.

The film approaches one of the greatest choreographers of our time on several levels: John Neumeier. Now, after 51 years, he is ending his time as head of the Hamburg Ballet. A turning point and occasion for a search for traces of origins, influences and possible secrets. In the USA, John Neumeier embarks on a journey into his own past and visits places from his childhood and youth.

A light essay, of wind and memories.

Three film students filmed the residents of the building Poetry Plaza for a week. The building is located in the richest zone of Rio de Janeiro. On the last day of filming, the building manager confiscated almost all of the memory cards used in the recordings. The film is an edit made from the remaining footage.

In the midst of conservative politics in the city of Goiânia, an anti-prohibitionist collective mobilizes for the legalization of marijuana against government repression.