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This documentary dives into the life and work of Hollywood icon Denzel Washington. Explore his rise from theater beginnings to becoming a two-time Oscar winner. Witness how he shattered stereotypes, portraying complex Black characters across genres, and forever changing the landscape of cinema.

I thought it would be a symbolic, cathartic experience. Initially, it was a response to the violence of certain representations. I thought that perhaps, by confronting them with an inverted image of violence, we would obtain something akin to a repaired image. It's a film-laboratory, somewhere between staged scenes and documentary, that attempts to grasp where violence goes in the reserves of our consciousness.

For years, artist Drew Friedman has chronicled a strange, alternate universe populated by forgotten Hollywood stars, old Jewish comedians and liver-spotted elevator operators. Drew Friedman: Vermeer of the Borscht Belt is an in-depth documentary tracing artist Friedman's evolution from underground comics to the cover of The New Yorker. The film, directed by Kevin Dougherty, features interviews with Friedman's friends and colleagues, including Gilbert Gottfried, Patton Oswalt, Richard Kind, Mike Judge, Merrill Markoe and many others.

A Mexican fishing village faces fatal shark attacks on mollusk divers. Investigators arrive, capturing footage of a massive great white offshore. They discover the sharks may be using the village's waters as a nursery ground.

Best known for his 8,000-mile walk for peace, former monk, activist, author and educator Satish Kumar has been inspiring global change for nearly 70 years. Between his home in the south of England and an experience of returning to India, the film portrays his impressive journey, presenting a collection of vivid demonstrations of what can be accomplished when our presence in the world is filled with the powers of simplicity, collaboration and love.

Members of the Genetic Choir Ensemble use careful reciprocal listening and improvisation techniques to connect with nursing home residents who have lost their ability to communicate conventionally. In a series of delicate scenes, the singers share their ideas and put their methods into practice, filling these once sad and silent spaces with a gentle comforting hubbub of hums, murmurs and intermingling voices. Through this intimate approach, the smallest of gestures – a flicker of a smile, a moment of eye contact – carry profound meaning.

A 13-year-old aspiring journalist investigates his father’s mysterious murder within the boundaries of one of Kenya’s largest wildlife conservancies. As a ravaging drought encroaches, his quest to find the killer shifts as the collateral damage of a warming world is revealed.

In the midst of violence and war, Ukrainian citizens are coming together to rescue animals that have been left behind by those forced to flee. Witness a moving view into the effects of war on animals, and the humans who help them. Directed by travel YouTube vlogger turned war correspondent Anton Ptushkin, the documentary chronicles stories of survival, love and resilience from the heart of war-torn Ukraine. See those rescuing cats and dogs in abandoned buildings as well as lions and tigers in the nation’s zoos, and the extraordinary efforts to bring them to safety. Hear from volunteers of the nation’s animal shelters, who are risking their own lives to care for their charges during bombardment. Meet Patron, the bomb-detecting Jack Russell Terrier who has saved countless lives, as well as Shafa, a cat in Borodyanka who becomes a symbol of hope.

In 2023, University of Connecticut's political science professor Beth Ginsberg decided to take her winter session class on a week-long trip to New Hampshire for the 2024 Republican Primaries. Through immersive activities, students uncover the pivotal impact this election will have on their futures as young adults and American citizens.

Sixty years ago, the Canary Islands were the first in Europe to adopt desalination of ocean water to produce drinking water. Often considered a miracle solution, is this technique compatible with sustainable development?

A vast, snow-covered forest, untouched by human presence. Two men cross it, bags on their backs, cross a frozen river and finally arrive at the peatland, a vast white expanse. For years, Yves the painter and Olivier the photographer, have traveled the world, meeting wildlife from one pole to the other, privileged and concerned witnesses to the fragile beauty of the planet. But the two men share a common dream: to see a wolf pack live, grow, and spread out. One day, their search leads them to a hideout in no-man's-land between Iceland and Russia, a place conducive to a different temporality. The wait begins. Over the seasons, they will stand there in these eight square meters of wood, silent amid an unchanging scenery, until they gradually become part of the “picture” and immerse themselves in the life of the wolves. A motionless adventure...

The ritual of dressing is a composition of the self. With the body as our canvas, we build an exterior expressive of the interior: a form of emotion. The Maison Margiela 2024 Artisanal Collection paints a picture of the practices and occurrences that shape the character reflected within our dress. Under Pont Alexandre III, bathed in the light of the first full moon of the year, Creative Director John Galliano captures a moment in time: a walk through the underbelly of Paris, offline.

Versus is a portrait of the effort, sacrifice and dedication that a tennis player must have to reach the best ranking in the world. Nicolas Jarry, a tennis player with a successful youth career, receives a scholarship to study college in the United States. However, Nico doubts whether he should really study or pursue his grandfather’s legacy, Jaime Fillol, a Chilean tennis legend. Knowing that only one player in ten thousand manages to cross the barrier of the top one hundred in the world, Jarry decides to start a career with the odds against him, full of challenges and pressure, with the dream of making history.

On the hot summer days in the old city of Acre, a tradition connects the generations – children and teens jump from the old city walls into the sea waters below, a test of courage on the path to masculine maturity. Among the black coastal rocks and ancient stone ramparts, each leap is absolute freedom and a breath of fresh air amid the boredom of the long summer vacation. During the endless sweltering days, everlasting friendships are forged around this defining tradition, as the ranks of youth are replenished from generation to generation. The film unveils a nostalgic and stirring world of friendships, dangers and displays of bravery – all anchored in the experience of youthful masculinity atop the ancient city walls.

Sometime, Somewhere sheds light on the challenges faced by Latino communities in Charlottesville, Virginia against the backdrop of immigration driven by factors like climate change, poverty, and drug-related violence.

In the heavily-immigrant and Catholic coal regions of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Tom and Sheila choose the pageantry, promise and safety of religious life, taking life-long vows of celibacy as teenagers.

Ruby Franke's rise as a "momfluencer" with millions of followers hid a nightmare; when her son fled and alerted a neighbor about the abuse, police raided her home, rescuing her children.

Karina was just 12 years old when she was trafficked into sex work. Now 45, she has no standard education qualifications, but what she has witnessed and experienced, in a society that has been hostile to her ‘kind’, has resulted in a new career path opening up for her. She has established O.T.R.A.S., a union for current and former sex workers, to which her friends and colleagues need little persuading to join.

Paul de Gelder investigates a recent spike in shark attacks in Sydney Harbor, returning to the location where a bull shark nearly took his own life.

Rafael was the outlandish mayor of a small Andalusian village until his absent-minded eccentricities caused him to draw in the village elections. Now he has a clear objective: to win in the second elections. His best idea is to organise and star in a documentary to brag about 'his people'. Through these cameras we will get to know one of the crazy traditions of the village. But also, the criticism and laughter that his dubious management arouses, and the irrefutable prudence of Victoria, his competitor. All these problems will explode back at him... literally.

Dominic Sivyer takes a look at six decades of the life and work of Sister Helen Prejean as she continues to be an inspirational force for justice.

Between Pictures: The Lens of Tamio Wakayama tells the epic journey of the late Japanese Canadian photographer Tamio Wakayama who decides to join the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) in the deep south during the 1960’s American civil rights movement. Learning the art of dark room photography along the way, this transformative moment in time allows him to confront his own identity and return ‘home’ to the west coast of Canada to begin a body of photographic work that continues to celebrate, re-present and document the spirit of Japanese Canadians who resided in the former Paueru Gai/Powell Street neighborhoods.

The Tengu Club, the oldest salmon fishing club in the US meets in the dead of winter in Seattle’s Elliott Bay, when the conditions are horrible, the weather is coldest, and there are hardly any fish to be caught. Almost 100 years later, the club continues this tradition. Why?

In 2020, Bastards Of Soul was on an explosive rise through the Texas music scene to sold-out headlining shows. On the cusp of global recognition, the Texas band grapples with a tumultuous journey of success, heartbreaking loss, and enduring music. Through intimate studio sessions and electric live performances, discover a tale of resilience, brotherhood, and Soul's unwavering beat.

Life is what we don't want it to be.

Damian Priest reflects upon his obstacle-filled journey from the streets of Puerto Rico to the spotlight of WrestleMania; Priest provides an intimate look at the struggles and support he experienced in his quest to become WWE's "El Campeón."

New York, with many UFO sightings, is home to believers like Cookie, her friend Steve, comic Twon, and spiritual devotee Dave, who share their encounters, revealing humour and empathy in their search for a shared experience.

Crack open a cold one with the epic story of Rainier Beer and the world-famous 1970s advertising campaign—designed by a small, up-and-coming agency with everything to prove—that put the Seattle-based brewing company on the map.

In an apartment in the center of Thessaloniki, Maria and her mother Vaya live together, struggling with the passage of time and the loss of memory. Vaya's descent into dementia turns their relationship into a daily ritual of caregiving. A difficult everyday life, which the two women face with humor and tenderness.

Ten young adventurers journey through the wilderness of Northern Manitoba. An homage to the North, the film seeks to summon an immersion familiar to canoeists—one seldom put into words.

Records the highs and lows of a season that came close to winning the championship. Chronicles the 40-year love affair between a struggling blue-collar city and a perfectly matched blue-collar team.

Marking the 30th anniversary of Derek Jarman's passing, close friend and collaborator Tilda Swinton leads a poetic tribute to the late artist and filmmaker with a slow, meditative journey into Jarman’s poem "Chroma" during a visit to Beijing.

In the city of San José del Rincón, Argentina, a makeshift garbage dump was established 20 years ago and quickly grew. People with limited resources also settled there, trying to make it their new home. Today, nine families live there, having formed a cooperative to manage the dump. However, media attention, the municipality, and ongoing internal disputes make their lives difficult, further complicating access to the garbage.

In 2023 Lithuanian film professionals from different cinema backgrounds took part in a survey about self-validation in their career path. Their responses were shown to film art students at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre. Seeing the lived experiences of the professionals, students begin to reflect on their own feelings.

This film explores what life was like for LGBTQ+ Royal Navy personnel serving under the ban on homosexuality in the military and how things have changed since the ban was lifted in 2000. We speak to Duncan who led the fight to overturn the ban; Ann who served during and after the ban was lifted; and Danny and Cole who both served after the ban was lifted. This collaboration was between filmmaker David Graham, the National Museum of the Royal Navy and the Royal Navy LGBTQ+ Network. The National Museum of the Royal Navy commissioned the film.

In April 2023, SU-METAL (vocal, dance), MOAMETAL (scream, dance), and MOMOMETAL (scream, dance) entered a new stage as the new BABYMETAL, and since then, they have embarked on their largest-ever world tour, "BABYMETAL WORLD TOUR 2023-2024," visiting 25 countries including Japan. The 98 performances, excluding festivals and guest act appearances, recorded a total audience of over 280,000 people.

An indie film crew throw caution to the wind when they attempt to shoot a completely improvised drama where the film's big twist is being kept secret from their lead actress, while also navigating on-set mishaps, bizarre twists of fate, and the first year of a global pandemic.

The Truth About Reading looks at the illiteracy problem in America, highlighting people who learned to read as adults, and sharing proposed solutions for working towards a future where every child learns to read proficiently.

To mark the 60th birthday of the multi-talented comedian, singer and author Hape Kerkeling, the two documentary filmmakers André Schäfer and Eric Friedler have created a quiet, thoughtful and entertaining portrait of this often anarchic humorist. The film tells of his rapid rise as a teenager, his time and the blows of fate during the AIDS epidemic, the controversial forced outing, his confident exit from the show business and his new beginning. The film is a sensitive insight into the family history and a fast-paced journey through the career stages of a formative figure in German TV entertainment.

A collection of hits from one of pop music’s greatest geniuses - Prince, aka ‘The Artist Formerly Known as Prince’, aka ‘the Unpronounceable Symbol’, and more. Whichever alias he assumed, Prince was always fascinating as both a performer and songwriter, and here are the best of his own appearances on a selection of BBC shows, alongside a rich selection of performances from artists who covered his songs over the years.

When five Howard University students sat on a segregated Maryland carousel in 1960, the arrests made headlines. When the largely Jewish community near Glen Echo Amusement Park joined the Black students in picketing, the first organized interracial civil rights protest in US history was born.

First days of the War Alina, one of the film’s protagonists, disabled after leg surgery, spends alone with the cat, in her home in a small city near Kyiv. She looks for the ways to escape. The bridges are destroyed. Alina manages to find the only road useful and get away with the cat to her parents, caught by the War in their cottage in the nearby village. For the first weeks of the invasion everyone tries to live normally. The mother conducts online lessons, the father takes care of the cats and all the other animals in the neighborhood left behind, Alina records current events with her camera. The sounds of the approaching front force the family to alter their perspective. The way one sees and feels changes. When the neighbors leave their homes, Alina and her parents, under the cover of the night, hurry to pack. However, at the last moment, the father decides to stay.

Explores the disappearance of Alissa Turney in 2001, with her sister Sarah giving unprecedented access to the continuation of her story, including a recently unearthed trove of home videos, as she re-examines her and Alissa’s childhood. Sarah makes chilling discoveries, breaking through years of manipulation to reconstruct the truth of the past and be free of her father’s influence. Sarah’s final conversation with her father is haunting and a testament to her tenacity and unending search for Alissa.

Hélène, a recently separated woman in her thirties, takes refuge with her cousin Evelyne in Annemasse. But the flat of this bubbly sixty-something who became blind late in life is invaded by cockroaches. The two decide to set off on an adventure along the shores of Lake Geneva, with no money and no car, but with laughter in their bellies and the hope of a new beginning.

Captain Kirk. T.J. Hooker. Denny Crane. Big Giant Head. Alexander the Great. Henry V. Priceline’s Negotiator. These are but a handful of the innumerable masks worn by William Shatner over seven extraordinary decades onstage and in front of the camera. A peerless maverick thespian, electrifying performer, and international cultural treasure, Bill (as he prefers to be called), now 91 years young, is the living embodiment of his classic line “to boldly go where no man has gone before.” In unprecedented fashion, You Can Call Me Bill strips away all the masks he has worn to embody countless characters, revealing the man behind it all.

"This Search for Meaning" is a documentary by the British band Placebo that delves into the band's creative journey and their exploration of existential themes. It chronicles their musical evolution, focusing on how they've used music as a medium to confront personal struggles, social issues, and deeper philosophical questions about life, identity, and purpose. It provides insight into how the band grapples with the search for meaning in a chaotic and complex world.

Embarking on an evocative journey through the film and video collection of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, artist Rosa Barba introduces Drawing Probable Conclusions / Conclude with Probable Drawings.

“She” is not well, she is unhappy despite a full and intense life, she is alive, but inside she feels dead, everyone sees her, but she feels invisible. The diagnosis is clear: gender dysphoria. To save herself, she is forced to face an inner journey that perhaps will lead her to a new light. After three years of psychotherapy, that journey becomes a real journey "on the road" in the company of two friends: Franca, fifty, theater director and casting director, and Francesca, twenty-seven, actress with Down syndrome. Between uncontaminated nature and breathtaking landscapes, they will meet other women, each with an intense story to tell.