Sundance 2022: Diverse Stories Shaping Human Experience
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The Fourth WallMovie · 2021 · 10mA kitchen becomes a microcosm of home life, family dynamics, and personal longing. A boy who stutters finds himself isolated within this space, lost in the world of his own imagination.IMDb 6.6 - 2
The CathedralMovie · 2022 · 87mThis is a quiet, reflective story about an only child observing an American family as they experience both success and decline over twenty years.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.8 - 3
Lucy and DesiMovie · 2022 · 102m · DocumentaryThis is the story of a remarkable partnership and a lasting impact on entertainment. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz defied expectations to build a life and career together. They faced challenges, but their bond endured.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.1 - 4
The Cow Who Sang a Song into the FutureMovie · 2023 · 99mA Chilean family's life is disrupted when their deceased matriarch unexpectedly reappears.IMDb 5.9TMDB 4.6 - 5
ResurrectionMovie · 2022 · 104m · Drama, Horror, MysteryA woman's stable life is disrupted when someone from her past reappears, compelling her to face a painful secret she has spent the last two decades avoiding.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.0 - 6
Good Luck to You, Leo GrandeMovie · 2022 · 97m · Romance, DramaNancy Stokes, a retired schoolteacher, believes she's never experienced satisfying sex. After her husband's death, she decides to explore her long-held fantasies. She makes arrangements for a discreet hotel room and a meeting with a sex worker known as Leo Grande.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.0 - 7
Palm Trees and Power LinesMovie · 2023 · 110m · DramaFeeling lost and isolated, a teenage girl begins a relationship with a man who is twice her age. She believes he offers answers to her difficulties, but his motives are far from genuine.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.3 - 8
SharkMovie · 2021 · 14mHe's had a string of disastrous relationships: his first girlfriend was killed in a car accident, and his second fell to her death. Now, his wife seems to have a plan for when that happens again.IMDb 7.7TMDB 8.9 - 9
EmergencyMovie · 2022 · 104m · Comedy, Drama, ThrillerThree college students planning a wild night of partying face a dilemma when something unforeseen happens, forcing them to decide whether or not to involve the police.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.1 - 10
A Wild Patience Has Taken Me HereMovie · 2021 · 26mVange, a solitary biker, becomes drawn to the connection and independence of four women. She joins them for a weekend where they discuss lesbian experiences and culture, and a shared affection slowly develops between them all.IMDb 6.2TMDB 4.8 - 11
Makassar Is a City for Football FansMovie · 2021 · 20mIn a city obsessed with football, Akbar feels pressured to feign enthusiasm for the sport to avoid being ostracized.IMDb 6.9TMDB 4.0 - 12
Sharp StickMovie · 2022 · 96m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceSarah Jo, a sheltered 26-year-old, lives in Hollywood with her mother and sister. An affair with her older boss exposes her to harsh realities about sex, loss, and the dynamics of power.IMDb 4.9TMDB 5.2 - 13
DisplacedMovie · 2022 · 15mFollowing Kosovo's declaration of independence, table tennis became the first sport federation to gain international recognition. Two local table tennis fans seize this chance and begin funding training for young players themselves.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.7 - 14
The Right WordsMovie · 2021 · 15mFifteen-year-old Kenza and her thirteen-year-old brother Mahdi frequently post hurtful things about each other online. During a bus ride, Kenza challenges Mahdi to declare his feelings for Jada, a girl Mahdi likes but who doesn't know he exists. Under his sister’s pressure, Mahdi confesses his love.IMDb 6.6TMDB 5.6 - 15
SandstormMovie · 2021 · 20mIn Karachi, a schoolgirl named Zara shares a private dance video with her online boyfriend, who subsequently uses it to blackmail her. Torn between his controlling actions and her yearning for self-determined love, Zara must find the courage to challenge the limitations imposed by a patriarchal society.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.0 - 16
Riotsville, USAMovie · 2022 · 90mThis documentary examines the U.S. military's reaction to the social unrest and racial tensions of the late 1960s. It details how the military constructed a simulated urban environment on a base, populated it with soldiers portraying rioters, and then filmed the staged destruction of the set.IMDb 6.7TMDB 4.9 - 17
The Worst Person in the WorldMovie · 2021 · 128m · Drama, Romance, ComedyThis film follows Julie over four years as she deals with complicated relationships and searches for direction in her career, ultimately leading her to a deeper understanding of herself.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.4 - 18
Egúngún (Masquerade)Movie · 2021 · 14mSeeking recovery, a young woman journeys back to Nigeria, her birthplace.IMDb 6.6TMDB 2.0 - 19
NannyMovie · 2022 · 98m · Horror, DramaAisha, a Senegalese immigrant working as a nanny for a wealthy New York family, begins experiencing disturbing visions and a rising sense of anger.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.4 - 20
After YangMovie · 2022 · 96m · Science Fiction, DramaWhen his young daughter’s android companion, Yang, breaks down, Jake tries to fix him. As he works, Jake rediscovers the love and connection he’s been missing with his wife and daughter, realizing how much he’s been disconnected from their lives.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.4 - 21
BreakingMovie · 2022 · 103m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerFacing desperation and dwindling choices, Marine veteran Brian Brown-Easley takes multiple people hostage in a bank, leading to a high-stakes standoff with law enforcement.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.5 - 22
HatchingMovie · 2022 · 87m · Horror, Fantasy, DramaTwelve-year-old Tinja strives to meet her mother's high expectations for a picture-perfect family. One night, she discovers an unusual egg. Its hatching reveals something utterly extraordinary.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.2 - 23
PiggyMovie · 2022 · 99m · Drama, HorrorA teenage girl who is frequently bullied because of her weight finds a glimmer of hope when the people who harass her are suddenly and violently taken away by an enigmatic stranger.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.6 - 24
HuellaMovie · 2022 · 14mFollowing her grandmother's death, a woman discovers a curse that spans generations. A flamenco dancer, disillusioned with her life and working a mundane office job, is confronted by visits from her female ancestors. These encounters force her to confront the five stages of grief, ultimately leading her to break the cycle of the curse.IMDb 7.1TMDB 4.0 - 25
When You Finish Saving the WorldMovie · 2023 · 88m · Drama, ComedyEvelyn and her son Ziggy begin looking for people to fill the roles of each other in their lives. Evelyn attempts to guide a quiet teenager at the shelter, while Ziggy awkwardly tries to win over an intelligent classmate.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.8 - 26
TundraMovie · 2021 · 30mWalfrido Larduet, a solitary electrical inspector, becomes fixated on a mysterious woman he calls the Red Woman, who haunts his thoughts. He feels she is close. Throughout a single day, Walfrido follows her, journeying through the outskirts of a city overrun by something unknown.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.5 - 27
Rendang of DeathMovie · 2020 · 7mDuring a busy lunch break at a cozy Padang restaurant, the close friends find their bond tested over the last serving of their favorite dish: Rendang of Death. This dish was inspired by the animated short 'Bar Fight' by Christy Karacas. (A riot may or may not follow.)IMDb 5.5TMDB 6.0 - 28
Emily the CriminalMovie · 2022 · 97m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerEmily, needing money badly, starts a risky job buying items using credit cards obtained illegally from a charming man named Youcef. Drawn in by the easy money and excitement, they decide to expand their operation.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.7 - 29
Cha Cha Real SmoothMovie · 2022 · 108m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceAndrew, a recent college graduate unsure of his future, takes a job as a party host for bar and bat mitzvahs. While working, he forms an unexpected friendship with a young mother and her teenage daughter.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.1 - 30
Prayers for Sweet WatersMovie · 2021 · 16mThis film offers an intimate look at the lives of three transgender sex workers in Cape Town, South Africa, as they navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.IMDb 6.5 - 31
OrthodonticsMovie · 2021 · 14mAmitis, a teenager constantly dealing with the discomfort of braces and headgear, unexpectedly does something unusual with her friend Sara.IMDb 5.9TMDB 8.0 - 32
DualMovie · 2022 · 95m · Science Fiction, Comedy, DramaFacing a terminal illness, a woman undergoes cloning to lessen the grief she will cause loved ones. When she unexpectedly recovers, her efforts to have the clone deactivated are blocked. This leads to a court order requiring her to duel and kill her clone.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.0 - 33
Love Stories on the MoveMovie · 2021 · 25mLili, a 36-year-old taxi driver, is working to repair her marriage with Dani, who is an amateur fisherman.IMDb 8.2TMDB 6.0 - 34
Leonor Will Never DieMovie · 2022 · 99mThe line between fiction and reality dissolves when Leonor, a retired filmmaker, enters a coma after a television falls on her head. She is then forced to become the action hero in her own unfinished screenplay.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.9 - 35
LivingMovie · 2022 · 102m · DramaLondon, 1953. Mr. Williams, a seasoned civil servant, plays a vital role in the city's post-war recovery. Overwhelmed by paperwork and isolated at home, he has long felt his life lacks purpose. A serious illness prompts him to re-evaluate his existence and seek meaning before it’s too late.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.0 - 36
FreshMovie · 2022 · 114m · Horror, ThrillerTired of disappointing dates from dating apps, Noa impulsively gives her number to Steve, a charmingly awkward man, after a chance encounter in the grocery store produce section.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.0 - 37
Dos EstacionesMovie · 2022 · 99mMaria Garcia, 50, owns Dos Estaciones, a historic tequila factory in the Jalisco highlands – the last of its kind still run by a Mexican family, as others have been taken over by foreign companies. Once prosperous, Maria now faces severe financial difficulties. A devastating plague and subsequent flood inflict irreparable damage, forcing her to fight desperately to preserve the community's economic lifeline and its heritage.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.1 - 38
Three Minutes: A LengtheningMovie · 2022 · 69mThis film presents the sole surviving three-minute home movie, filmed by David Kurtz in 1938. The footage offers a glimpse into the lives of the Jewish community of Nasielsk, Poland, just before the outbreak of the Holocaust.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0 - 39
Stranger Than Rotterdam with Sara DriverMovie · 2021 · 9mIn 1982, the release of Jim Jarmusch's second film, *Stranger Than Paradise*, depended on producer Sara Driver's ability to secretly transport a highly unusual and debated film across the Atlantic.IMDb 8.2 - 40
Speak No EvilMovie · 2022 · 98m · Horror, Thriller, DramaA Danish family reconnects with a Dutch family they met while traveling. Their pleasant weekend visit gradually deteriorates as the Danes navigate increasingly awkward situations, striving to maintain politeness amidst growing discomfort.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.7 - 41
F^¢K '€M R!GHT B@¢KMovie · 2022 · 13mA Black, gay rapper in Baltimore finds himself in trouble when a mistake at work – accidentally consuming a cannabis product – threatens his job. He must use his wits to avoid being fired by a vindictive boss.IMDb 6.7TMDB 8.8 - 42
BreatheMovie · 2022 · 13mTwelve-year-old Jaehee possesses a unique talent for healing, but her unconventional methods create tension with her controlling father.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.0 - 43
ChampMovie · 2022 · 8mOne night after basketball practice, Genevieve tells her teammates a disturbing secret about their coach. Using her intelligence and determination, Genevieve collaborates with her team to plan a response.IMDb 6.1 - 44
ChaperoneMovie · 2022 · 16mA person driving alone offers a ride to a young man. During the drive and after they move into a plain house in the countryside together, the true nature of their agreement becomes painfully obvious.IMDb 5.8 - 45
Chilly and MillyMovie · 2022 · 9mChilly and Milly examines the impact of the director's father's ongoing health struggles – he suffers from diabetes and kidney failure – and his mother's lifelong role as his primary caregiver. The film blends 3D-modeled and composited characters with cinéma vérité footage from an autobiographical documentary captured over a 13-year period.IMDb 7.8 - 46
Daddy's GirlMovie · 2022 · 10mA young woman is assisted by her well-meaning but controlling father as she moves out of her older boyfriend's apartment, where she had been living.IMDb 6.9TMDB 4.0 - 47
Deerwoods DeathtrapMovie · 2022 · 9mFifty years ago, Betty and Jack were struck by a train and miraculously lived. This is the story of their lives.IMDb 7.5 - 48
TikTok, Boom.Movie · 2022 · 90mBoom. closely examines TikTok, one of today's most powerful social media platforms. The film explores how the app's algorithms, its effects on society and politics, its economic impact, and its cultural influence have shaped the world. It balances a look at TikTok's community and innovative features with a critical eye on security concerns, global political issues, and racial biases. Featuring a group of Gen Z subjects led by influencer Feroza Aziz, the film offers an empathetic and essential look at what it means to grow up in a digital world.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.8 - 49
A House Made of SplintersMovie · 2023 · 87m · DocumentaryIn eastern Ukraine, a small team of social workers runs a temporary home for abandoned children near the front lines, offering comfort and safety. The house is simple, but filled with love, providing refuge for up to nine months while the children's futures are decided. During this time, the caretakers work to create a sense of stability and normalcy for the children.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.9 - 50
HallelujahMovie · 2022 · 14mIn Compton, California, two brothers struggling with limited life prospects are confronted with a crisis when their bookish nephew attempts suicide using a garden hose. They must find a way to cope with the situation.IMDb 8.1TMDB 8.0 - 51
MijaMovie · 2022 · 85mDoris Muñoz is a driven music manager. Her undocumented family relies on her success in launching pop stars. When she loses her most important client, Doris searches for new talent and discovers Jacks, a fellow immigrant's daughter who needs to succeed.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.0 - 52
The Headhunter's DaughterMovie · 2022 · 15mLynn leaves her family to pursue a career as a country singer in the city, traveling through the difficult roads of the Cordilleran highlands to get there.IMDb 5.6TMDB 6.0 - 53
Night BusMovie · 2019 · 20mA commuter bus travels along the coast late at night when a wealthy elderly woman screams, realizing her necklace has been stolen. This theft triggers a chain of events leading to chaotic mob justice and a vengeful lynching as the truth emerges. The film ends with the commuter bus engulfed in flames, a fiery spectacle against the dark coastline.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.8 - 54
The HorkMovie · 2022 · 4mIn a different world, a powerful but overlooked goddess of Power patiently awaits the inevitable arrival of overwhelming Greed, which she knows will ultimately consume her. - 55
BeastMovie · 2022 · 16m · Animation, Drama, ThrillerBased on true events, "Bestia" follows a secret police agent working under a military dictatorship in Chile. Her connection to her dog, her own body, and her inner anxieties and disappointments expose a disturbing breakdown within both her and the nation.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9 - 56
If I Go Will They Miss MeMovie · 2022 · 13mGrowing up in Watts, California, Lil' Ant becomes fascinated with Pegasus, the winged horse from Greek mythology. He starts seeing what he believes are people disguised as airplanes near his house, and he desperately wants to join them in flight.IMDb 6.5 - 57
Kicking the CloudsMovie · 2022 · 15mKicking the Clouds is an experimental documentary film built around a 50-year-old cassette tape recording of a Pechanga language lesson shared between the director's grandmother and great-grandmother. The film is framed by an interview with the director's mother, filmed in his hometown in the Pacific Northwest.IMDb 6.1 - 58
Goodbye Jerome!Movie · 2021 · 8m · Animation, Fantasy, RomanceJerome travels to find his missing wife, Maryline, in a beautiful but strange place. The people there can't help him, and he finds himself in a dreamlike world that makes him question what's real. The film follows Jerome as he tries to find Maryline, exploring themes of truth and connection within this unusual universe. It’s a story that combines mystery with striking visuals, showing one man's determination in a fantastical setting.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.3 - 59
Long Line of LadiesMovie · 2022 · 22mA young woman and her community prepare for her Ihuk, the traditional coming-of-age ceremony of the Karuk tribe in Northern California, which has recently been revived after a period of inactivity.IMDb 7.3TMDB 3.7 - 60
MaidenhoodMovie · 2022 · 15mTo uphold tradition and prove herself to her beloved, Catalina undergoes a ritual to demonstrate her purity. However, the ritual fails, revealing her lack of chastity.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.5 - 61
The Martha Mitchell EffectMovie · 2022 · 40m · Documentary, Crime, HistoryOnce a prominent social figure, comparable to Jackie Kennedy, Martha Mitchell's life took a dramatic turn when she attempted to expose a President's wrongdoing. A Republican wife, she was later discredited by Richard Nixon to silence her. Now, her story is being told.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.4 - 62
Meal On The PlateMovie · 2022 · 7mA group of people, motivated by their own wants, target a new arrival who offers them kindness.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.0 - 63
KlondikeMovie · 2022 · 100m · Drama, WarThis is the story of a Ukrainian family living near the Russia-Ukraine border as the war begins. Irka refuses to leave her home even as their village is captured by armed forces. Shortly after, they find themselves at the center of an international air crash on July 17, 2014.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.5 - 64
Girl PictureMovie · 2022 · 100m · Romance, DramaMimmi and Rönkkö are inseparable, dreaming of a life filled with adventure and passion. Emma, however, has dedicated her life to figure skating, relentlessly pursuing success. Their paths collide, sparking unexpected changes that propel them all in new directions. As Mimmi and Emma navigate the complexities of first love, Rönkkö searches for joy. A single Friday night proves to be the catalyst that dramatically alters their lives.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.5 - 65
Motorcyclist's Happiness Won't Fit Into His SuitMovie · 2021 · 10mA young man repeatedly rides his motorcycle, and with each ride, he becomes increasingly beautiful. Is this beauty truly his own, or does it reflect the perceptions of others? Is he shaping his destiny, or is the world shaping him? Where does he end and the world begin? Is he connected to something larger than himself, or is he isolated within? And does the concept of being "inside" or "outside" even apply to someone so strikingly beautiful?IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.8 - 66
Something in the DirtMovie · 2022 · 116m · Comedy, Horror, MysteryJohn and Levi, neighbors in a Los Angeles apartment building, begin to document strange, unexplainable occurrences they witness together. They see an opportunity for fame and financial gain in capturing evidence of the paranormal, hoping to transform their unfulfilling lives.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.8 - 67
RecklessMovie · 2021 · 10mIn Stockholm, 2121, a city built beneath the waves is damaged deep within the earth. As the city faces increasing danger from water pressure, Nikki longs for a reunion with her former boyfriend.IMDb 6.0TMDB 4.0 - 68
StarfuckersMovie · 2022 · 14mA film director's private meeting with an escort takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of someone he knows.IMDb 6.5TMDB 5.9 - 69
Sub Eleven SecondsMovie · 2022 · 24mSub Eleven Seconds is a poetic exploration of time, loss, and hope, following the journey of Sha'Carri Richardson, a young track star striving to qualify for the Olympic Games.IMDb 5.3 - 70
Socrates' Adventures in the Under GroundMovie · 2021 · 9mThis film reimagines Plato's Allegory of the Cave through a Marxist-Leninist-Maoist lens. The story features talking animals and demanding queens, presented with the same deliberate structure as the original allegory.IMDb 7.5TMDB 2.0 - 71
God's CountryMovie · 2022 · 102m · Mystery, Thriller, WesternA professor struggling with loss discovers two hunters trespassing on her land. This simple confrontation quickly spirals into a dangerous power struggle with devastating results.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.5 - 72
BumpMovie · 2021 · 3mA young man becomes consumed by a desire for revenge after he can't move on from a minor incident.IMDb 6.9 - 73
Swallow the UniverseMovie · 2021 · 12mA sweeping story about a young child who becomes lost in the dense jungles of Manchuria. The child's arrival disrupts the established order of the jungle's animal life, throwing their previously peaceful world into chaos.IMDb 6.8TMDB 8.2 - 74
MasterMovie · 2022 · 98m · Horror, Drama, MysteryAt a prestigious New England university built on an old execution site, two Black women navigate the complexities of power and belonging. They begin to experience escalating, frightening events that suggest the school is haunted – by its history and by something more recent.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.2 - 75
Meet Me in the BathroomMovie · 2022 · 108mAgainst the backdrop of the 9/11 attacks, this documentary explores how a younger generation ignited a musical revival in New York City, with effects felt globally.IMDb 6.7TMDB 5.5 - 76
The American Dream and Other Fairy TalesMovie · 2022 · 87mAbigail Disney examines America's flawed economic system and questions why the American Dream has benefited the rich while creating hardship for those with fewer advantages. To envision a fairer future, Disney explores her own family history to understand how this systemic inequality developed.IMDb 6.6TMDB 5.5 - 77
Neptune FrostMovie · 2022 · 110mIn the hills of Burundi, a group of miners who escaped from coltan mines create an anti-colonial hacker group. Operating from a camp in a vast e-waste dump, they plot to overthrow the authoritarian government that controls the region's resources and its people. When a runaway with an intersex identity and a former miner meet, a strange connection disrupts the larger power structure.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.0 - 78
2nd ChanceMovie · 2022 · 89m · Documentary, HistoryIn 1969, Richard Davis, a struggling pizzeria owner facing financial ruin, developed the first modern bulletproof vest. To demonstrate its effectiveness, he famously shot himself with a handgun, firing 192 times at close range.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.6 - 79
The PrincessMovie · 2022 · 94m · Action, FantasyA spirited young princess resists an arranged marriage to a ruthless man seeking power. As punishment, she's imprisoned in a remote tower within her father's castle. With her fiancé determined to seize the throne, the princess must find a way to safeguard her family and the kingdom.IMDb 5.7TMDB 6.8 - 80
You Won't Be AloneMovie · 2022 · 108m · Horror, DramaIn 19th-century Macedonia, a young woman raised in isolation as a feral witch unintentionally kills a peasant. Seeking to understand the peasant's existence, she takes on his form, sparking a profound desire to experience life from different perspectives.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.6 - 81
Am I OK?Movie · 2024 · 86m · Comedy, Romance, DramaLucy and Jane, lifelong best friends, believe they share all of their history. However, when Jane announces a move to London, Lucy reveals a secret she's kept for years. As Jane attempts to support Lucy, their close friendship is disrupted by the revelation.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.3 - 82
HappeningMovie · 2021 · 99m · DramaFrance, 1963. Anne is a promising student with a bright future. However, when she becomes pregnant, her chance to finish her studies and break free from her limited social standing seems to vanish. With final exams looming and her pregnancy advancing, Anne decides to take action, prepared to face shame and pain, even risking imprisonment to do so.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2 - 83
I'll Be Your MirrorMovie · 2024 · 111mGrieving widow Chloe goes to Japan for a job and reconnects with an old friend, Toshi. Navigating her sorrow and a newfound sense of wonder, Chloe explores a foreign land where the paths to love seem deeply ingrained.IMDb 6.8 - 84
Brian and CharlesMovie · 2022 · 91m · Comedy, Drama, Science FictionBrian, a kind but isolated inventor, lives in a Welsh valley and spends his time creating unusual machines that rarely function as intended. When he discovers a mannequin head, Brian conceives of a new project. After three days of work using a washing machine and various spare parts, he builds Charles, an artificial intelligence robot who learns to speak English from a dictionary and becomes a playful companion. Soon, Charles begins to develop independence and a desire to explore the world beyond Brian's secluded cottage.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.3 - 85
GentleMovie · 2023 · 93mEdina, a bodybuilder, is determined to win the Miss Olympia competition, a dream she shares with her partner and trainer, Adam. Along the way, she experiences an unexpected romance that forces her to confront the gap between her ambitions and who she really is.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.5 - 86
Mars OneMovie · 2022 · 115m · DramaIn Brazil, a Black middle-class family navigates the challenges following the election of a far-right president. The mother feels afflicted by a curse after a surprising event, while the father invests all his optimism in their son's potential as a soccer player.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.3 - 87
UtamaMovie · 2022 · 88m · DramaIn the Bolivian highlands, Virginio and Sisa, an elderly Quechua couple who have lived a simple life for many years, confront a desperate choice during an extended drought: persevere against the harsh conditions or succumb to the environment and the inevitable effects of aging.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.2 - 88
AftershockMovie · 2022 · 86mEach year, a shockingly high number of Black women in the U.S. experience preventable deaths related to childbirth. Shamony Gibson and Amber Rose Isaac were young mothers with promising futures, but their deaths from complications during pregnancy and delivery could have been avoided. Now, their partners and families are working to raise awareness about this serious issue, which has been largely overlooked.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.3 - 89
DescendantMovie · 2022 · 111mThe past lives on in the stories of Africatown residents in Mobile, Alabama, who have passed down tales of their origins for generations. Their community was created by enslaved people brought to America in 1860 on the Clotilda, the last known illegal slave ship. Although the ship was destroyed upon arrival, its memory endured. The recent discovery of the Clotilda’s remains now gives the community a concrete connection to their ancestors and confirms a history that was long suppressed.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.3 - 90
Fire of LoveMovie · 2022 · 93m · DocumentaryA passionate and perilous love story unfolds between Katia and Maurice Krafft, two adventurous French scientists, and their shared obsession: volcanoes. Their lives become inextricably linked to the fiery forces of nature, leading them on a relentless pursuit of scientific discovery in the most dangerous places on Earth.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.5 - 91
Free Chol Soo LeeMovie · 2022 · 83m · Documentary, CrimeIn 1973, Chol Soo Lee, a 20-year-old Korean immigrant with a prior criminal record, was wrongly convicted of murder after a shooting in San Francisco's Chinatown. The conviction relied on weak evidence and unreliable eyewitness testimony from tourists who couldn't differentiate Asian faces. Sentenced to life, Lee spent years fighting for survival in prison until journalist K.W. Lee began investigating his case. Lee’s investigation sparked a groundbreaking pan-Asian American movement demanding justice for Chol Soo Lee, and ultimately inspired future generations of activists.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.3 - 92
I Didn't See You ThereMovie · 2022 · 72mFilmmaker Reid Davenport, who uses a wheelchair, frequently experiences being either stared at or overlooked by others. The appearance of a circus tent near his home leads him to reflect on the history of freak shows, where people considered different were displayed for entertainment. Considering the connection to his own work, which centers on disability, Davenport decides to make a film about his perspective on the world, all while remaining unseen.IMDb 6.9 - 93
The UnRedactedMovie · 2022 · 105mTwo decades into the war on terrorism, the threat has grown, not diminished. Immediately following 9/11, estimates placed al-Qaida membership at roughly 400. Current expert assessments now indicate over 100,000 members, including affiliates. The critical question is no longer solely about preventing new recruits, but whether it's possible to dismantle the radicalization of those already involved.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.5 - 94
The ExilesMovie · 2022 · 96mChristine Choy is a bold and influential documentarian, cinematographer, and professor, embodying the spirit of New York. Her films and teaching have shaped many artists. In 1989, she began filming the leaders of the Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests as they fled to exile after the June 4th crackdown. Though she never completed the project, Choy now travels to Taiwan, Maryland, and Paris, sharing the archival footage with the dissidents who have been unable to return to China.IMDb 7.2TMDB 8.0 - 95
The JanesMovie · 2022 · 101mIgnoring laws against abortion, the Catholic Church's opposition, and the Chicago Mob's financial interests, the women of "Jane" risked everything to help women seeking abortions. During the years before Roe v. Wade, when abortion was illegal in most states and even discussing it was a crime in Illinois, the Janes offered affordable and free abortions to an estimated 11,000 women.IMDb 7.6TMDB 5.6 - 96
BabysitterMovie · 2022 · 88m · ComedyWhen a sexist joke Cédric makes goes viral, he loses his job and decides to confront his own sexism and misogyny through therapy. He and his girlfriend then hire a unique and independent babysitter, hoping she'll help them both gain new perspectives.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.8 - 97
Call JaneMovie · 2022 · 121m · Drama, HistoryIn a time when legal abortion is unavailable, a married woman facing an unwanted pregnancy joins forces with a group of suburban women to seek assistance.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.5 - 98
Precious Hair & BeautyMovie · 2021 · 11mA look at the everyday and the bizarre life of a bustling high street, as seen from inside an African hair salon.IMDb 7.2 - 99
All That BreathesMovie · 2022 · 97m · Documentary, DramaIn a New Delhi choked by pollution and growing unrest, two brothers dedicate themselves to safeguarding a single black kite, a creature struggling to survive amidst the chaos.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9 - 100
Calendar GirlsMovie · 2022 · 83mThe Calendar Girls perform wherever they're needed – from animal rescue fundraisers to church events and even shrimp parades. They bring impressive makeup, handmade costumes, and elaborate dance routines, but their greatest strength is their enthusiasm and vibrant personalities. This group of dedicated senior volunteers in Florida is determined to show that age doesn’t matter.IMDb 6.1TMDB 8.2
