A detailed portrait of Christopher and Dana Reeve in the aftermath of his paralyzing 1995 fall from a horse.
Chris Isaak begins his third decade as one of the most distinctive recording artists- and the epitome of modern cool-with his first career-spanning retrospective.
A documentary portrait of the African photographer Malick Sidibe, and a journey through Malian history inspired by his iconic images. Sidibe's snapshots from the late 50s through to the early 70s capture the carefree spirit of a youth asserting their freedom from colonialism in the early days of Malian independence - until a coup ushered in decades of austere military dictatorship. So this is a film not only about art, but also about a culture reflected through a camera lens, in a country that today is one of the poorest in the world.
Jacques Costeau tried. Pioneer dolphin researcher John Lilly said it couldn't be done. But in 1978, a ship of fools set out to swim in the open oceans and, for three days, interacted with a school of wild dolphins.
An in-depth look at the boy and the man who was born to be a legend. Together with rare unseen footage we chart his progress from his poor beginnings, through his teenage years to the eventual meteoric rise of a star.
Gathered by a theater company, a small town in Chile called Villa Alegre, looks deep into its origins and myths to tell their own history through a play.
A documentary focusing on the effects of crystal meth addiction in LGBTQ communities of color. Featuring real stories of real people who are dealing with and surviving crystal meth addiction. A riveting film to captivate and bring awareness to all audiences and change the perception of the 'Party & Play' lifestyle within the inner city demographic of LGBTQ people of color.
This is a poetic film about The Penis becoming a diary with a unique story to tell. Penis Poetry is made in collaboration with Andre Medeiros Martins who wrote on his lovers' penises his personal thoughts. Andre's words reflect how much our modern society glorifies the exhibition of The Penis, how much we worship it and how much social media and apps allowed us to share our most private parts with the world.
"Marti" traces the dramatic personal story of Marti Friedlander, one of New Zealand's greatest photographers, alongside the major social changes that have happened to this country during her lifetime.
Five women talk about their occupations, aspirations, and the rights and status of women in their Muslim countries.
A documentary comedy about a Hasidic Rabbi who attempts to unite 2000 Jewish people across Montana, the area of which is 14 times the size of Israel. Chaim Bruk is a 34-year-old passionary Chabad Hasidic Rabbi, who takes his mission very seriously. His goal is to visit the home of every Jew in Montana and place a Kosher mezuzah at every front door. Along this challenging and emotional journey, Chaim encounters followers and critics alike. As he travels across the cloudless plains of the “The Treasure State,« he discovers frightening neo-Nazis and local Rabbis, reformists and conservatives alike.
I Argentina, Indymedia, and the Questions of Communication
Internacionales en Palestina
Erramun Martikorena: omenaldia
In this experimental documentary filmmaker Sobo Swobodnik explores his milieu of origin.
A glimpse into the everyday life of contemporary Latvian car enthusiasts through the experiences of two young people. Maksis is determined to pass the technical inspection of the Jigig, which he has been trying to restore for years. Pauls has bought another BMW e36 and plans to use the legendary model to enjoy the lifestyle of a proper Bembist. The film places the viewer in real situations and interactions between similar young people, creating a collage of fragmented experiences and revealing the beauty, tension, love and fun of the automotive world.
An observation of Latvia and its inhabitants over the course of 16 Sundays. An older woman popping to a cornershop next to her house in her morning dress at the height of winter, while some young men venture out to bathe in the sea through a hole cut in the ice. A bunch of seagulls getting excited at the sight of fishermen by the National Library. A group of Krishnaites singing their songs in a park in the spring, while some older men try to focus on their chess.
On the influential and groundbreaking contemporary American artist
Four friends get together to make a movie. And I watch them. An essay-film about the filming process of Os monstros, by Guto Parente, Luiz and Ricardo Pretti and Pedro Diógenes (Alumbramento Filmes). A letter-film, a diary-film, an essay-film, an archive-film, a garage-film.
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