Denese Becker, a survivor of a massacre, journeys back to her Guatemalan village, seeking both personal understanding and a connection to her heritage.

The prospect of a woman with a history as a sex worker gaining election to the New Zealand Parliament, particularly in a conservative, rural constituency, seems improbable. The likelihood increases further if she is also transgender. Yet, G…

Arn Chorn-Pond, a musician who endured the horrors of the Khmer Rouge, returns to Cambodia, seeking a reckoning with his history.

Juan Carlos Zaldívar's 2001 documentary, *90 Miles*, chronicles the circumstances that propelled him to become a Marielito and seek a new life in Miami. Premiering in 2003 as part of PBS's *P.O.V.* series, the film garnered recognition with…

Few American symbols evoke popular kitsch quite like the hula dance. Featured in old Hollywood films and as entertainment for visitors, the swaying figures in grass skirts and leis have long obscured a profound cultural tradition. Now, afte…

Produced by Bill Lichtenstein and June Peoples of the Peabody Award-winning Lichtenstein Creative Media, *West 47th Street* is a documentary film offering an intimate cinéma vérité portrait of four individuals living with serious mental ill…

Three families, all devout Christians with children who identify as gay, are advocating against the expansion of LGBTQ+ rights.

The stories of Mexican Americans who served in the Vietnam War offer a complex and often overlooked chapter in American history. These individuals, often motivated by patriotism and opportunity, faced a unique set of challenges, navigating …

Elaine Epstein’s 2003 documentary, *State of Denial*, examines the AIDS crisis in Africa, focusing on the controversial policies of President Mbeki’s government. The film details the government's denial of a clear link between HIV and AIDS,…

In a correctional facility in New York State, Eve Ensler leads a writing workshop for the women incarcerated there.

Filmmaker Richard Kassebaum documents his brother Bill's campaign for a seat in the Kansas House of Representatives.

*Flag Wars* offers a moving exploration of the political complexities and human cost of gentrification. In Columbus, Ohio, Black residents of working-class backgrounds struggle to maintain their homes amidst a changing landscape. For real e…