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War Dance2007 • 105 minIn a northern Uganda refugee camp, three children prepare for their nation's annual music and dance competition.7.27.713+
Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired2008 • 99 minDocumentaryThis film explores the public scandal and personal heartbreak that prompted acclaimed director Roman Polanski to leave the United States.6.37.2
Travelling at Night with Jim Jarmusch2014 • 49 minThis film offers a glimpse into the filmmaking process of acclaimed American director Jim Jarmusch as he works on his movie, *Only Lovers Left Alive*.6.06.7
Forbidden Lies2007 • 104 minThe film explores the story of Norma Khouri, whose popular memoir about an honor killing gained worldwide attention only to unravel as its details proved to be false. More than just a…7.67.8Gringo Trails2014 • 79 minDoes tourism harm or help the planet? This film explores how travelers transform the places they visit, and in turn, how they are transformed. From the jungles of Bolivia to the beaches…6.07.3
The Rape of Europa2007 • 117 minWorld War II was devastating, resulting in the loss of countless lives, families, and cultural treasures – a profound theft of Europe's heritage. This is the story of Nazi Germany's systematic looting…7.47.7
The Execution of Wanda Jean2002 • 88 min*The Execution of Wanda Jean* tells the story of Wanda Jean Allen, the first woman to be executed in the United States in modern times who was Black. It details her life…5.07.3
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema2006 • 82 minThis film charts the history of American cinema as it relates to gay and lesbian experiences, from 1947 to 2005. Using clips from two dozen films, alongside interviews with critic and scholar…5.47.0Dance In The Desert2009Jurga Ivanauskaitė (1961-2007) was a highly regarded figure in contemporary Baltic literature, known internationally. Her writing frequently explored the complexities of religion, sexuality, and female empowerment. This film uses archival footage and…5.57.9
American Teen2008 • 95 min • Budget $5MDocumentaryThis documentary explores the social lives of senior citizens at a local Indiana high school, focusing on the different groups they form.6.36.413+
The Devil Came on Horseback2007 • 85 minDuring a deployment with the African Union, former Marine Captain Brian Steidle documents the horrific ethnic cleansing in Darfur. Driven to expose the atrocities to the world, Steidle reaches out to New…7.27.7
Air Guitar Nation2006 • 81 minFor those who need a bigger stage for their air guitar, this film follows the competitors from the first U.S. Air Guitar Championship to the world championship in Oulu, Finland. Filmmaker Alexandra…6.37.117+
Velorama2014 • 60 minThis documentary explores a century of cycling, created to celebrate the 2014 Tour de France's arrival in Yorkshire. The film uses beautiful footage from the British Film Institute to take viewers on…0.05.0
Deliver Us from Evil2006 • 101 min • Box office $201KCrime, DocumentaryDocumentary filmmaker Amy Berg examines the life of Father Oliver O'Grady, a 30-year-old pedophile. The film reveals the corruption within the Catholic Church that enabled his abuse of numerous children. Through victims'…7.17.9
I Remember Me2000 • 74 minBetween 1984 and 1985, residents of Lake Tahoe experienced persistent flu-like symptoms that wouldn't go away. Similar outbreaks have been recorded throughout history, including cases in 1934 at LA County Hospital, 1948-49…5.66.8
Beastie Boys: Video Anthology2000 • 65 minThe Beastie Boys have been hugely influential for the past twenty years. They broadened hip-hop's appeal and redefined its sound, while their innovative music videos pushed the art form to new heights.…7.28.3
Ydessa, the Bears and etc.2004 • 44 minAgnès Varda, intrigued by Ydessa Hendeles' art – photographs of people with teddy bears – travels to Toronto to interview the artist. Filmed by Varda's own camera, Ydessa explains the unique concept…5.67.1
Metal: A Headbanger's Journey2005 • 91 minDocumentary, MusicThis film explores the origins and defining characteristics of several prominent metal subgenres, including New Wave of British Heavy Metal, power metal, Nu metal, glam metal, thrash metal, black metal, and death…7.68.017+Tango Macbeth2012 • 74 minA theater company rehearsing Shakespeare’s *Macbeth* is filmed by a documentary crew. The film captures both the play’s drama and the process of creating the movie itself, incorporating elements of dance and…0.0—
Piripkura2018 • 82 minIn the Brazilian rainforest, Pakyî and Tamandua are the last two members of the Piripkura tribe, a nomadic people. They fight to preserve their traditional way of life as vast deforestation encroaches…8.07.7
Women Aren't Funny2014 • 79 minComedian Bonnie McFarlane investigates whether women are inherently funnier, presenting her objective findings in a documentary hailed by some as a defining film of our time.5.15.5
The Decline of Western Civilization1981 • 100 min • Budget $100KDocumentary, MusicThis period drama explores the vibrant Los Angeles punk music scene of 1980. The film captures the raw energy and rebellious spirit of the time with a soundtrack featuring bands like Alice…7.17.5
Theodore2006 • 29 minTheodore made a daily pilgrimage, rain or shine, cycling seven kilometers to the village center to sit and have a beer at the bus stop – a place that held everything for…8.07.2
Young At Heart2008 • 107 minDocumentaryThis film chronicles the final rehearsals of the Young at Heart Chorus in Northampton, Massachusetts, a group many members participate in despite facing significant health challenges. Their vibrant music challenges age stereotypes.…7.37.96+
Four Daughters2023 • 108 min • Box office $861KDocumentary, DramaOlfa, a Tunisian mother of four, navigates life between hope and hardship. When two of her daughters vanish, filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania creates an innovative cinematic experience. She casts actresses to portray…7.57.4
Germany in Autumn1978 • 123 minNine fictional documentaries and films capture the atmosphere of late 1970s Germany, focusing on the two months in 1977 when a businessman was kidnapped by the RAF (Red Army Faction). The kidnapping…6.26.8
Annie Oakley2006 • 60 minThis one-hour documentary explores the life of Annie Oakley, the celebrated sharpshooter and Wild West performer, from her birth in rural Pennsylvania in the mid-19th century to her death in 1926. The…6.27.6
The Order of Myths2008 • 97 minThe 2007 Mardi Gras celebrations in Mobile, Alabama, are vibrant yet fraught with underlying tensions. The film follows a group of people as they navigate parades and festivities, revealing a deeper reality…6.06.8
Stopping Traffic: The Movement to End Sex Trafficking2017 • 79 minThe rise of social media and online pornography has tragically led to the commodification of child sex slavery, with victims being bought and delivered with alarming speed. *Stopping Traffic: The Movement to…5.26.714+
Grey Gardens1976 • 95 min • Box office $30KDocumentary"Grey Gardens" explores the lives of Edie Bouvier Beale and her mother Edith, relatives of Jackie Kennedy Onassis, who live in a sprawling Long Island estate, largely cut off from society. The…7.37.56+
News from a Personal War1999 • 57 minThis documentary explores the pervasive urban violence in Brazil, particularly in Rio de Janeiro. It follows the lives of police officers, drug traffickers, and residents of favelas as they become entangled in…7.88.2
Glitter and Dust2020 • 91 minFour young women navigate the expansive American landscape, united by their love for rodeo. They exist within the iconic imagery of the American West, yet redefine it and forge their own paths.…0.06.5
Visions of Europe2004 • 140 minA collection of twenty-five films, each representing a different European country and directed by a filmmaker from that same nation.4.95.8
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Kingdom of Us2017 • 109 min"Kingdom of Us" explores how a family copes with trauma. After their father's suicide leaves them struggling financially, a mother and her seven children navigate grief and hardship. Using home movies and…7.16.9
Hold on Tight2011 • 13 minThis short documentary examines how LGBTQ+ couples express love, focusing on seemingly small gestures like public displays of affection. It explores the profound personal meaning behind these interactions and their potential to…3.86.9
The Rape of Recy Taylor2019 • 91 minIn 1944 Alabama, Recy Taylor, a 24-year-old Black mother and sharecropper, was gang-raped by six white men. Though such assaults were common during the Jim Crow era, few women reported them due…7.86.8
The Corporation2003 • 145 min • Box office $4MDocumentaryFollowing a late 18th-century legal ruling that established corporations as legal persons, they have become a powerful force in global economics, politics, and society. This film offers a psychological exploration of this…7.68.0
The Silence2015 • 14 minChildren are present. Some adults harm them. Others are aware of the harm but remain silent.7.78.1
After the Apology2017 • 82 minSuellyn believed the Department of Community Services (DOCS) only removed children in dire situations, until her own grandchildren were taken in the middle of the night. Hazel decided to fight the DOCS…0.08.1
Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids2004 • 85 min • Budget $350K • Box office $3MDocumentaryThis documentary follows the lives of child prostitutes in Kolkata's Songachi red-light district. Filmmaker Zana Briski initially intended to photograph the prostitutes, but she befriended their children. Briski started teaching the children…6.87.117+
God's Ways2006 • 61 minThe film follows two young people living as wanderers in Odessa, where life feels repetitive and the prospect of a better future remains distant.10.07.4Declutter2017 • 5 minOn a Saturday morning, filmmaker Madison Thomas realizes she shares a strong resemblance to her mother. While considering a friend's struggles, she experiences a sudden urge to clean, triggering memories of her…0.0—
