A global investigation into the human cost of carbon credit projects reveals the stark realities behind the "green-gold…
Lawyer Yavar Hameed explores the challenges of socially conscious law in Ontario amidst rising education costs and acce…
A Kwakwaka’wakw girl defies colonial education, seeking cultural resilience and alternative learning paths.
A Russian woman navigates the challenges of new motherhood, academic life, and an evolving identity in the midst of glo…
A DJ redefines European identity by blending music with migrant musicians on a quest for a new sound.
This is the tale of what happened to the Americanized Children of Holocaust survivors. The film includes the testimonie…
A nostalgic glimpse into a 1950s childhood through toys, family, and film noir.
A land stripped of its predator shows the fragile balance between humans and non-humans, where remnants of the wolf's p…
Explore the lives of a New York burlesque dancer, French chefs, a Swedish diver, a Japanese pearl maker, and an English…
A visually striking 16mm journey through Kazakhstan's abandoned Soviet-era industrial sites, revealing the lingering im…
As North Korea edges the world toward nuclear war, a global web of players and spectators, from the USA to Iran and Hez…
This film makes visible the small community of Malana, in the mountains of the Himalayas, where an advanced concept of …
A moving documentary exploring the life and legacy of Paul Robeson, an artist and civil rights activist who faced relen…
Filmmaker Carol Nguyen interviews her family to reveal a deeply emotional portrait of intergenerational trauma, grief, …
In a world obsessed with image, a teen grapples with attachment disorder and embarks on a heartfelt quest for true love…
An intimate look at Montreal call center volunteers, showcasing the importance of vigilant listeners in a lonely societ…
A meditative journey through unconventional places that soothe the mind and body in a society seeking meaning and relie…
In Bosnia, a filmmaker with language impairment bonds with a war-deafened fisherman, forging an unlikely and profound f…
A young Iranian's harrowing escape unfolds through digital fragments in a room in England.
A film crew's quest to uncover the mystery of Talk Talk's "Spirit of Eden" evolves into a journey celebrating punk phil…
An innovative documentary chronicles the Japanese women’s volleyball team’s rise from factory workers to 1964 Olympic g…
A Tanzanian train journey reveals the resilience of East African society through the lives of three individuals.
European personalities reflect on identity, goals, and socio-economic challenges across cities like Brussels, Copenhage…
Daily life under Israeli occupation unfolds through a series of unflinching vignettes, with the camera as the sole defe…
This historical documentary unravels Nuclear Censorship, frame by frame, through a 1946 reel shot in Hiroshima and Naga…
This gripping documentary follows Tahitian windsurfer Mathilde Zampieri's journey through competitions and oceanic conn…
A father reminisces about cherished times with his ill, estranged daughter, hoping for a reconciliation.
An adventure enthusiast documents the evolution of free climbing, from its wild '70s roots to its present-day heights.
Alegros Gramma's saxophone becomes a magical compass on a 45-day odyssey through Morocco, capturing the land's soul wit…
In a daring tribute above the world’s highest peaks, a team of former special operators skydives into Mt. Everest, brav…
In the heart of Jordan, a fierce battle simmers over the last drops of a precious resource, as states, businesses, and …
As the Taliban seizes Kabul, the Afghan Women’s Soccer team makes a daring escape in the night, trading their cleats fo…
In his first war coverage, photojournalist Pierre Crom captures the raw edges of conflict in Ukraine, revealing the uns…
This experimental short documentary is a symphony of skin and scenery, Jean-Paul Bourdier paints human bodies against b…
In the wake of Portugal’s devastating wildfires, a band of survivors teams up with pioneering scientists to forge groun…
A dynamic exploration of Bruce Lee's enduring impact on martial arts and cinema, as told through the eyes of modern fig…
As technology crafts virtual doubles indistinguishable from their human originals, this impressive documentary explores…
Explores the transformation of war cinema post-9/11, from "The Hurt Locker" to "American Sniper," revealing how these n…
Uncover the hidden world of fantasy gaming culture in America, where a socially-awkward filmmaker's genuine curiosity r…
Exploring iconic war films, this study shows how they both heal and perpetuate violence, nationalism, and masculinity i…
This official Golden Harvest tribute documentary unveils Bruce Lee's extraordinary journey through rare, never-before-s…
This is a striking visual essay that explores the harsh realities of industrial fishing and its capitalist roots, revea…
On December 6, 1972, Apollo 17 etched a significant chapter in space history, with Eugene Cernan, Harrison Schmidt, and…
This offbeat documentary examines how films from "The Steel Helmet" to "The Green Berets" reflected and shaped U.S. vie…
An intrepid couple and a crew of young Swiss adventurers sails to the Arctic's melting frontiers on a mission to witnes…
Exploring the underrepresented world of female truck drivers in post-Brexit UK, this documentary contrasts the allure o…
Spanning fifty-four countries through stunning aerial footage, this documentary unveils the interconnectedness of Earth…
In Southern Iran, a determined Roghieh fights to protect a women's bazaar, a beacon of empowerment, from being razed by…
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