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Debra Fisher's father, Oscar — a Holocaust survivor — was imprisoned in Auschwitz concentration camp when he was a teenager. Growing up, Debra longed to learn her father’s story, but he protected her from his painful memories. At StoryCorps, Debra reflects on the moment her father finally shared the truth of his experience.
A short film on Getúlio Marinho, musician and pioneer on intrudicing Afro-Brazilian religious music in the recording industry.
At the gates of the Vercors, the inhabitants of Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans discovered that a massive rock quarry wanted to set up on the small mountain overlooking their village, Mount Vanille. Stunned by the gigantic scale of the project and feeling betrayed by the elected officials, the village mobilized. There will be work, energy, disappointments. And there will be a victory. Each one taking part in his own way in the destiny of his village, it is a new political landscape which takes shape. Shaking up the well-oiled wheels of a system, this struggle tells of the very contemporary urgency to finally get involved in what concerns us.
The world loves the bloodcurdling narratives of Sundarban Royal Bengal tigers where they are always the vicious villains with fangs. Killing them was a heroic act. Though our wise ancestors knew that the tigers are the protector of forests, people armed with guns and brains, eliminated most of them. We ended up almost losing the forest and its burning bright mega fauna. In 1973, the Government of India launched Project Tiger, a tiger conservation program. Project Tiger takes up several measures to maintain the viable population of Bengal Tigers in their natural environment. The Forest Department workforce steps into protect the tigers and inspire people to end the tussle besides protecting themselves. The film reveals the story of the real heroes, the foot soldiers, the field staffs, who carry out their job even risking their own life but do not see themselves as heroic.
As the Bering Sea threatens to wash away an Alaskan coastal village, a Yup’ik filmmaker portrays the community’s steadfast refusal to be labeled as climate refugees. Through the excavation of ancestral artifacts and the strengthening of generational bonds, they remain resolute in preserving their cultural heritage.
Two filmmakers set out to talk with Vietnam veterans in the hope of learning more about a war that happened before they were born. Thinking this will be an exercise in education, they soon realize it may be even more important for the veterans. This realization turns a quick trip of discovery into a 30,000 mile, multi-year journey into these veterans’ lives, revealing the healing power speaking about their experiences, both overseas and back home, had for them and their families.
In a search for giving new meaning to the past and understanding her present, the director tries to establish a dialogue between her parents -which has been non-existent for years- through letters and family archive material prior to her birth.
A documentary charting the journey of Norwich City and Republic of Ireland international Andrew Omobamidele from his hometown club Leixlip United in Kildare, Ireland all the way to the Norwich City and Republic of Ireland first teams. Milestones from his career to-date such as his first contract, debuts for club and country, and set-backs along the way, are all told through the eyes of the player and those closest to him, accompanied by footage from his schoolboy days and trial period with the Canaries.
In rural Nepal, Bishnumaya Gurung, 48 and Palhamu Sherpa, 66 go to primary school everyday and make space for learning in their lives as single women.
Can intimacy exhaustion in a monogamous marriage be avoided? Love is no longer present in my parent’s relationship. Echoing my own marriage, the question arises if there is a way to keep the spark.
A journey through countries and souls, greatly reduced to the audiovisual.
Examine the contentious world of internet vigilantism via the lens of a recent Los Angeles arsonist manhunt, which was sparked by the Citizen app for crime and neighborhood watch.
From Liverpool's world-famous waterfront, Fleur East presents a special Top 20 Eurovision Countdown - songs that missed out on the big prize but still went on to become monster hits. Compiled by combining worldwide online streaming and viewing figures, Fleur reveals the Eurovision entries watched and listened to in their millions.
Experience the artistry of chess in ‘D4 or E4?’, an experimental short documentary that blurs the lines between game and art. Watch as the chessboard transforms into a canvas of abstract shapes and lines, reflecting the players’ inner turmoil and triumphs.
Collingwood is home to a bustling tourist industry, but it wasn't always this way. In Side Launch, you'll experience the town's history in shipbuilding and the passion of its beloved workers.
In September 2022, a Baton Rouge judge reversed the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality's decision to issue an air quality permit to Formosa Plastics, a major win for St. James activists. The permit's final fate awaits further appeals.
Amaya has filmed the four love relationships that marked her life. She covers the last 20 years, from her first fall in love when she was 18, to her current age of 38. Faced with the desire to be a mother, she writes an audiovisual letter to her future children. She thus takes us on a journey into her past that reveals the phases of love, the challenge of long-distance relationships and the clash between illusions and frustrations or guilt. The film combines documentary and animation, the real and intimate, with the expressive. An apparently personal and intimate film, where the turn and evolution of the protagonist can also be read from an anthropological or political prism, reflecting the change in the role of women in intimate relationships.
Watercolors is an omnibus documentary that highlights indie musicians who are seeking new paths and creating their own musical world.
Michael Portillo returns with an authored documentary, that uses British state papers to shed fresh light on key events and personalities during the Civil War period in Ireland.
"If you're an optimist double the dandelions. If you're a pessimist double the jam." Photographer and writer Cig Harvey deals with her best friend Mary's cancer diagnosis by creating a beautiful homage of flowers and love letters to her dear friend. Both exquisite and deeply touching, this film is a call to live.
Author's grandparents are getting ready to celebrate 50 years of marriage in a small Serbian village Veles. Film examines the fear of losing someone dear.
An overprotective exorcist tries to free a betrayed woman from the devil. A gay occultist proposes marriage to his jealous boyfriend. These two opposing couples are seeking mystical ecstasy through antiquated love rituals. They possess and release their bodies in the name of the Devil and God.
The Old Mill in Dundee Michigan is haunted by spirits, but what kind of spirits? Are they there for good, or evil?
A long-length documentary film about the life and work of academician, poet, writer and one of the codifiers of the modern Macedonian literary language, Blaže Koneski.
A trio of friends meet in Latin America to start a story full of sorrows in the Peruvian capital. Their journey is tested by circumstances and complications, which they can and must deal with anyway. The pitfalls of this corner of the world test their patience and criminal integrity. How will they fare on a 10-day trip with only 5 nights?
A short ethnographic documentary that explores how Filipino workers in Israel, most of whom are caregivers, were able to create a community in one of the most obscure places in Tel Aviv, the Central Bus Station, locally known as the “Ha’TaChana Ha’Merkazit.” In this little Filipino center, thousands of OFWs find solace among each other, as they sacrifice for their families back home to care for strangers.
As Philadelphia artist G Kellum prepares for an upcoming gallery exhibition, he reflects on his artistic origins, life philosophy, and complicated relationship with success.
“hi ading” is a poetic short that provides a glimpse into a love story. Speaking to their parents’ past selves, Dinaly asks and hopes that these past versions might help them realize that the decisions they may not understand are still made out of love.
The island of La Réunion, a gem nestled in the Indian Ocean, mesmerizes with the richness and variety of its breathtaking landscapes. A true mosaic of biodiversity and natural wonders, this island offers a visual and sensory spectacle that awakens the senses and nourishes the soul.
Portrait of a Veracruz community through the daily lives of its people.
The unnamed narrator goes on a journey that begins with the first space landing on the planet Earth and continues with conversations about the universe, politics, and hatred. She is like a ghost, as she returns to the places where she grew up; places that no longer exist and probably will never exist again. In some places, the narrator meets different people. The thought "The absence of the future has already begun" is revived in their conversations, as well as the consequences of the war. Also, they question the coexistence of humanity with itself. She dares to dream about the future while immersing us in the present, which has changed our future forever.
Swing 46 is one of the last swingin supper clubs out of the neo/retro swing era. Born on Restaurant Row in Manhattan, it is still going some 27 years later. “Swing 46: The Last Swingin Supper Club” is a short documentary developed at Montclair State University that gives a snapshot of the overall impact of this key music venue as well as the nationwide swing movement of music, community, history, culture, passion, style, and humanity that brought so many together to swing out like a wildfire! Featuring vintage and modern swing music, photos, and videos as well as live performance footage from Swing 46, memorabilia, and interviews from 16 key figures of the retro swing era spread across several states on the east coast of the United States, “Swing 46: The Last Swingin Supper Club” will have you hooked from the first beat until the final dance!
A documentary that explores the life and work of gay George Dureau, an iconic painter and photographer whose art captured the vibrant, diverse spirit of New Orleans. Known for his evocative portraits of marginalized communities, including Black, disabled, and LGBTQ+ subjects, Dureau challenged conventional notions of beauty and celebrated the human form in all its complexity. The film delves into his creative process, his deep connection to the city, and his lasting impact on the art world. Featuring interviews with those who knew him best, George Dureau: New Orleans Artist is a tribute to a visionary whose legacy continues to inspire.
A documentary about the outstanding Ukrainian philosopher Hryhoriy Skovoroda. In the company of well-known writers, historians, philosophers, folklorists, psychologists and neurophysiologists, the film's authors carry out a kind of investigation into the mysterious twists and turns of fate in Skovoroda's biography, taking the audience through various places and epochs associated with the formation and work of the philosopher. The film tells about medieval European secret societies, famous mystics and alchemists who were Skovoroda's contemporaries. The authors will reveal the secret of Blaise Pascal's mysterious vision and Socrates' otherworldly "daimon", help to unravel the symbols depicted on the walls of ancient temples, and even allow you to touch the mystical abilities of Indian yogis. Prominent scientists will help to better understand the Frying Pan phenomenon, revealing previously unknown aspects of the human brain.
Through the squelching snow, through reminiscences and farewells, lies the path from the bus stop to summer.
Yesterday, I found the address of my abuser in the memory of my phone. I have no name, I have no face, I only have his address.
The Kids follows the lives of five draft hopefuls and their families as they inch towards their dream of making it onto an AFL list.
Perfect for studying, relaxing, washing dishes, or evoking pleasant dreams, this video features tropical fish frolicking to soothing music and the occasional sound of rain.
Three dancers at Natural Bridges Beach reflect on climate change, sea level rise, and personal loss, seeking and imagining queer, trans abolitionist futures.
An in-depth analysis of the easy-to-access, and hard-to-access crevices of the World Wide Web.
Catch the first full season of a documentary series that points a spotlight on the rumored “keepers of the light,” the Illuminati, an organization believed to pull the strings of the world. Delve deep with Illuminati Season 1.
In 1807, Napoleon Bonaparte hoped to follow up his brilliant victories over Austria and Prussia with another decisive victory over the Russians in Poland. But amid freezing winter conditions, his attempted encirclement of General Bennigsen's Russian army near the East Prussian town of Eylau led, instead, to one of the most notorious battles of the Napoleonic Wars, fought in terrible conditions, with appalling losses on both sides.
The emotional story of a mother giraffe, Mama Twiga, and the struggles of young giraffes and gazelles as they take on the risks of growing in the wilds of Swahili.
The genre of danger music isn't simply chainsaws and loud singers screaming into microphones. Philip from Volksgeist is here to dig into the genre's roots; from the philosophical concept of the Threatre of Cruelty to the happy accidents of GG Allin. It's gonna get intense.
Born in Uenohara, Japan, Amari Miho, the main character of the film, now lives in South Korea. Ever since she was a child, Miho loved music and dreamed of becoming a singer. Leaving her home for a new life, her journey as a singer and immigrant begins.
"187 minutes passed from Trump urging the crowd to go to the Capitol and asking them to go home. Using footage from the day and cable news Trump reportedly watched, 187 Minutes is a look at the experience of those involved as the constitutional order came under threat."
The documentary tells the story of farmers who are countering the growth compulsion of our system and breaking out of the structures of conventional agriculture. With the help of communities, they create a local supply cycle based on the values of ecology and the common good - community-supported agriculture.
The battle to revive dying tradition comes to life through the young musicians of Southwest Louisiana in this powerful musical documentary. Amidst shuttered rural dance clubs and encroaching globalization, five Grammy award-winning artists lend their voices, examine the discrimination that almost erased their customs, and share the unique sounds created when the forces of fresh talent and deep history collide to fight for cultural survival.
A story unfolding through a girl who shares her experiences concerning her drug-addicted friend. The desperation to save her friend becomes overwhelming, even as her friend resists any assistance.
Neuquén native Jorge Moncho Águila was drafted to fight in the Falklands War in 1982. He participated in Operation Georgias to occupy Grytviken. Determined to fulfill his duty, he embarked on a journey towards an uncertain future.
True stories of scams: bank accounts wiped out, lives all but lost. The survivors reveal the dark secrets of the con.