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As Los Angeles reels from the hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic, Victor Villa, a young Latino entrepreneur and Los Angeles native, must persevere to keep his street taco business afloat. Against the backdrop of gentrification in his neighborhood, Victor must also maintain his role as a community leader with dreams of transitioning his backyard pop-up to a full-time brick and mortar restaurant.

When the director left Naples, he knew it was forever. He would never come back. Though he left a part of himself there: in those streets, on that beach, beneath the ruins.

Four inspirational people deeply affected by the conflict in Afghanistan - two soldiers who overcame the deep psychological impact of their experiences, one who lost a leg, and a bereaved, campaigning mother - tell their extraordinary stories of anguish, despair and recovery, reveal how they coped with the consequences and have strived to help others. This is their story of surviving Helmand.

The tumultuous history of the Louvre Museum, founded in 1793, and its fabulous art collections, an immortal testimony to the destiny of France and all of Europe.

What feeds you? “Bori” is an igbasil produced by the Ewé Group that focuses on the relationship between food and ritual dances. The name is a reference to the primordial ritual within Candomblé, Bori, a ritual in Yoruba that means “to feed the head”. Videodança is a tribute to the Ori entity, with which we celebrate all the contribution of knowledge generated from the cultural manifestations of blacks. “Bori” is a table of food provided by African matrices, their stories, bodies, religiosities, symbolic universes, philosophies, music and dances. Food for the eyes, ears, memories, for the past and for the present.

Today, corporations are fighting for you. They will improve the quality of life. But they will collect data about each step and make decisions for you. What do you eat for dinner? What will you watch tonight? What will you do tomorrow? This will be decided by the ecosystem.

Documentary revealing the secrets of the successful bakery chain, offering a behind the scenes look at the products they sell and staff who work in their stores across the country.

The recounting of a dissociative car ride, with all audio overdubbed to avoid Florida’s Baker Act, which allows for anyone expressing suicidal thoughts to be hospitalized against their will.

After being estranged from his family, we observe a young man over four seasons and from far away as he navigates his solitude – all the while attempting to reconnect with his mother.

The wealth and opulence of the Gulf States in the Middle East were built on the labor of cheap labor from foreign countries. In 2009, four young Nepali men left their villages for the Arab Gulf, their stories, like those of a few million that keep the country afloat, often disillusioning and, as often, empowering, captured in the film In Search of the Riyal. The Riyalists trace the trajectories of the four men since then and over 12 years, a chronicle of Nepali labor migration, illuminating the experiences for up to 3 million Nepali working Qatar (2022 FIFA venue), UAE and other Gulf States the last few decades.

My grandfather was killed at the beginning of the war in Colombia, after that fact several men in the family have chosen weapons. Like my cousin´s son that was injured in combat by the paramilitary, whom was recruted with only 15 years of age. My father managed to build a different life for himself. That is the hope that I wish illuminates my son Matías and all of us, the sons and daughters of war.

Two farmers are stripped, without warning, of a large part of the land they work.

Sticks, cubes, supremes, medallions, rillettes, shredded, sliced: surimi comes in all forms. Having appeared on the European market about twenty years ago, its success has been meteoric. Each French family eats an average of three kilos per year: France is the second largest consumer in the world after Japan. Neither fatty nor too high in protein, surimi contains neither crab nor fish waste. Yet, originally, this product is an art. Called Kamaboko in Japan, meaning "fish flesh," traditional surimi contains almost 100% fish. From five-star Japanese surimi to industrial crab sticks, the secret of its recipe begins 600 meters deep in the ocean.

Just as he's getting ready to celebrate the new year amid a global pandemic, a thirteen-year old's careless winter break is interrupted when an earthquake hits nearby.

One's way of life: a portion of land: a considerable quantity or extent: offered as one item for sale at an auction: a great deal: divide: general situation: a particular set of people or things: frequently: a means of deciding something: covering a varied range.

Kāhuli (Beloved Hawaiian Land & Tree Snails), once adorned native Hawaiian Forests abundantly. Over 750 species were documented through chants & folklore. Legends proclaim these tiny jewels would whistle, trill & chirp. Today less than 40 species survive.

A teenager briefly offers his honest but hilarious perspective of his personal life while he and his family go through their experiences in quarantine.

Kelly tries to get a hold of the life and tragic death of her father. Based on memories she and her sisters reconstruct the apartment where her father died.

Ines and Rafik are twenty years old and have been working for ten. They have recently lived in the Parisian suburbs, have Tunisian origins but grew up in Sicily: their existence is a precarious movement of interruptions, changes and humiliations. In the house, one is the mirror of the other; here, time stops and the city becomes more distant. When I arrive, they proudly show me the way home: Rue Garibaldi.

A travel experience, an encounter with other codes and other gods in a contemporary Lithuania. In the country where legends and pagan practices have survived the influence of the Catholic religion and later the Soviet bloc to feed a folklore still tenacious, weighs the strange sensation of presences belonging to another world. If one takes the time to listen and look, the forest seems inhabited, filled with stories and life. This narrative is part of a search of the other and of different spiritualities. Where some indulge in rituals borrowed from Mongolian traditions while others perpetuate a cultural heritage. If Laima, the mother, the one of destiny, of good and bad fortune, still exists in the Lithuanian culture, the ideology of the Soviet bloc is only a painful page of history.

Amateur podcaster Khadim Diop sets out to interview strangers on the streets of Times Square for 24 hours on Election Day 2020 and explores the varied beliefs that divide the nation.

Surveillance cameras capture movements in diverse locations around the world between December 24, 25 and 26, 2020.

The documentary, made with archival images, uses videos available on social networks and media channels to explain the opposition between the actions and speeches of Jair Bolsonaro and the Ten Commandments. Showing the discursive inconsistency of the evangelical-Bolsonarist movement in the light of the Bible itself.

SWA: the ‘Self’ is metaphorically hidden in a multi layered 5 sheath formation of interlocking caves we lose touch with our true subtle selves, when we identify with a fluctuating mind and the multiplicity of a manifest reality the film explores a vision... to experience and merge with the Universal Absolute; is the culmination of Inner Spiritual Wealth we need to be at peace with ‘Wholeness’ thus in our lucid states of meditation... our consciousness experiences a joyful sharing of the same space as the ETERNAL INFINITE; an eternal infinite, that supports all mutations... the effortless sublime state of ‘Samadhi’ we are enlightened... as the film, elevates human consciousness

After some hiking, two male members of a company remember their past erotic adventures as an ex-couple. The company decides to bring them back their lost eroticism and boldness. While the company realizes its plans it creates a context of sensuality and a symbloic fissure at a space which is agressively charged with heteronormal and nationalistic values, so that the saught eroticism can have a place to flourish.

A 3 year trade war has created corporate casualties in both US and China. In China, a dual circulation model is now underway to mitigate the effects of US protectionism. In the US, a Biden administration mulls new economic measures against China, even as industry groups lobby for tariffs to be lifted. Both countries also brace for what used to be unthinkable- the possibility of a financial war.

This documentary follows the Fort Apache Theatre Company through one year of intense work. All the members of Fort Apache have participated to the theatre workshops that were held at Rebibbia (the primary jail in Rome), and are now able to pursue their new passion for acting even outside of prison. Now, after many years of hard work and dedication, these ex-convicts are now part of the Fort Apache "family" under the lead of Valentina Esposito, who is the founder of the company as well as the screenwriter and director of all the plays.

There is a cultural tide rising in Houston. Amid the city's museums, historic landmarks, and vibrant nightlife exists a cache of the nation's most prolific spoken word artists. The community of poets is as diverse as the city it represents. Their words are etched in the very fabric of H-town. Their story, once the city's best-kept secret, will finally be told. The "P.E.N.S. (Poetic Energy Needed in Society)" highlights the poetry scene of Houston, Texas. The film adaptation and powerful message is the brainchild of director Mikell "Fetti" Limbrick and executive producer, Carlos Wallace.

Malmö's lonely shadow figures take us on a hypnotic journey into the fog, where intoxication is the main cure for darkness. In this hybrid between documentary and fever dream, we meet the cleaning lady who has worn out both her body and her dreams, the friends at the pub who are haggling over the next round and the man who, like a fallen hero, rambles along the streets of an empty town.

Worthless Tells The Story Of Steve Walker's Journey Through Lockdown, How He Coped & How He Sees The Future Of The World.

A slice of life portrait documenting the life of a local shoe seller in 2021 Brussels.

In 1926, a young couple set off into the British Columbia wilderness in search of an undiscovered mountain. A century later a group of would-be adventurers tries to retrace their steps. They soon find they've bitten off more than they can chew and it will take everything they've got to avoid disaster.

The game of chess has been bringing New Yorkers together for years in parks, squares, cozy clubs and tournament halls. But how can this beloved pastime survive amid a pandemic? Meet some of the city’s most interesting pawn pushers, grandmasters, club owners and street players who keep the hope, and the game, alive.

In Kawasaki, Japan, 1st to 3rd generation of Korean-Japanese and Americans share their daily lives and wish for a symbiotic society. The inter-Korean summit in 2000 brought reconciliation and hope to the divided Korean community. Meanwhile, hundreds of hateful demonstrators are approaching Sakuramoto, the Korean residence, amid deepening tensions between Japan and Korea in 2016.

The story of Princess Diana's former butler, charting his rise and the events of 2002, when he stood trial and was cleared of stealing items belonging to the Princess of Wales. Interviews with those who know Burrell best, including his brother and his ghost writer - as well as royal journalists and insiders - reveal how he went from footman to household name.

A hybrid animated / live-action documentary that explores the past, present and future of Peacemaking Circles, and how this ancient restorative justice practice has been reimagined to keep youth out of prison. The film tracks the parallel stories of a troubled teen facing serious jail time, and the former Cambodian gang leader serving as his mentor.

At 43 years old, Emiliano Deminicis is the Estrella club's all-time top scorer and promised to retire from basketball if his team becomes champion. Moments before playing the final, the last game of his 28-season career at the club of his life, Emiliano begins to glimpse an uncertain future.

How We Change is a 24" film for Change, Inc. in Vice London that dives into sociology, history, and more to examine the forces that cause society to transform over time.

Documentary chronicles the making of South Carolina band Needtobreathe's 2021 album, 'Into The Mystery'.

Raphaël Colicci is a jack-of-all-trades: osteopath, farmer, beekeeper, forgotten fruit enthusiast, trainer, lecturer... constantly asking himself questions, but above all looking for solutions! It's been nearly 50 years since he rolled uṕ his sleeves in search of concrete proposals to inhabit a living and generous earth.

A riveting cryptocurrency thriller unravels the story of a Canadian blockchain wizard who mysteriously died on his honeymoon in India and the fate of his investors' $200 million. Did it vanish into the digital void or does it remain locked away in password-protected accounts?

“What Sustains” is a documentary that seeks to broaden our mental paradigms about neurodiversity and our perception of reality through a tapestry of personal stories that reflect on harmonious coexistence among all beings. We are greatly limited as humanity by all the concepts and values ​​we have learned culturally. Human beings have far greater mental and emotional capacities than we conceive of as possible. This documentary, born from Validarte, a cultural association that works with neurodiverse people through art, and the French production company ImyProd, is a scientific and spiritual quest to understand our capacity to co-create reality and the importance of diversity and respect for all beings, regardless of their differences.

'American Outlaw: Clint Eastwood's Life in Film' is a look back at the legendary career of Hollywood tough guy and Oscar-winning director Clint Eastwood. See how he defied the odds to become one of the film industry's most diverse and enduring talents.

David Godman is a respected researcher and scholar of Sri Ramana Maharshi's life and teachings. He has written or edited 16 books and numerous articles about Sri Ramana, Sri Ramana's direct disciples, and related topics. His first book, Be As You Are, published in 1985, has become the standard anthology of Sri Ramana's writings. He has spent most of his life in Tiruvanammalai where Sri Ramana's ashram is.

Blurring the line between fiction and documentary, this film is inspired by the director’s dream of a crop-dusting airplane spraying pesticides over plantations near the Manoki and Myky village in Brazil’s Central-West. The strong smell alarms the locals, serving as a commentary on the increasing use of pesticides in Brazil in recent years.

In 2021, Australia (particularly the eastern states) was hit with a wave of COVID-19 cases that heavily affected many families, causing whole states to go into lockdown. This short documentary highlights the impact lockdowns have on any family throughout Australia.

The passion for old photos and some coincidences lead the young protagonist to discover the photographic archive and the research of the Friulian linguist Ugo Pellis. After 80 years, the curiosity to know the children in those photos leads him to embark on a journey to the places explored by Pellis in the 1930s. Lorenzo moves between Friuli, the place where Pellis began his investigations, and Sardinia, where he took most of the photographs.

"We dream of a world where we can find our own way." If a woman removes the option of 'marriage' from her life, even those who see her for the first time predict her miserable future. The old belief that a woman's life has a happy ending only when she ends up as a 'wife' or 'mother' is still alive in 2020. Now in 2020, many women are throwing away old customs and flying into their own world. This documentary sheds light on the stories of women who are walking the path of singleness over time. Through this documentary, I hope that the freedom is expanded into two options, and thus make women's daily lives more diverse and free.

Director duo Leonelruben traveled to Benavente, north of Lisbon, to capture the essence of Portuguese-style female bullfighting in a breathtaking documentary. It follows eight fearless women who are subverting gender roles by redefining a masculine Portuguese tradition. Captured through the eyes of eight-year-old Leandra Peirera, Forcadas contrasts the vulnerability and fears of a young girl with the brutality of the fights. This short film explores both modernism and tradition within the Grupo de Forçados Femininos de Benavente and how they take life by the horns.

An epic documentary film on the mystic music traditions of Bauls. The Bauls of Bengal have kept their philosophies alive for over 1000 years, but modern demands threaten their simple, enlightened lifestyles.