From the acclaimed team behind *The War Room*, *Startup.com*, and *Don’t Look Back*, directors Chris Hegedus and D A Pennebaker bring their keen eye to the fiercely competitive world of the Meilleurs Ouvriers de France. Often called the cou…

*My Perestroika* offers a deeply personal glimpse into the lives of the final generation of Soviet children. Following five classmates, the film charts their journey from sheltered youth to navigating the promise of Gorbachev’s reforms and …

Sweetgrass offers a compelling and lyrical glimpse into the fading traditions of the American West. Filmed within the vast expanse of Montana’s Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, the film chronicles the final generation of cowboys who guide the…

In the late 1970s, the Khmer Rouge regime murdered nearly two million Cambodians. The "killing fields" of Cambodia, however, have long remained shrouded in mystery. Now, *Enemies of the People* sheds new light on this dark chapter. The film…

The Donkey Library tells the story of a librarian and a library unlike any other. A decade ago, Colombian teacher Luis Soriano was inspired to dedicate his weekends to delivering a small collection of treasured books to the children of a im…

"Mugabe and the White African," largely captured in secret, unveils a disturbing narrative from one of the world's most fraught nations. In Zimbabwe, the de facto dictator Robert Mugabe has initiated a "land reform" program designed to expe…

Born from a land defined by protracted winters, *Steam of Life* is a poignant and often humorous exploration of Finnish men, viewed through the lens of their deep-seated connection to the sauna. Within its steamy confines, they gather to cl…

This hour features a selection of documentary short films from both established and emerging filmmakers: **Big Birding Day** – David Wilson offers an intimate look into the competitive world of birdwatching, following three friends as th…

In 2009, filmmaker Janus Metz and cinematographer Lars Skree embedded themselves with a company of Danish soldiers at Armadillo, a combat base in southern Afghanistan. For six months, often amidst the din of battle, they documented the live…

The case of Bradley Crowder and David McKay, accused of plotting to firebomb the 2008 Republican National Convention, is a compelling narrative of idealism, friendship, criminality, and ultimately, betrayal. *Better This World* chronicles t…

*If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front* illuminates two of America’s most urgent concerns—environmentalism and terrorism—by revealing the inner workings of a radical environmental organization the FBI has designated the nat…

A century past, American educators founded the English-speaking public school system in the Philippines. Now, in a remarkable shift, American schools are seeking Filipino teachers. *The Learning* tells the story of four Filipino women who, …

Each spring, China’s urban centers experience a surge of vibrant disarray as 130 million migrant workers embark on journeys to their ancestral villages for the Lunar New Year – the world's largest annual human migration. *Last Train Home* f…

Beginning in a quiet town in northern Michigan and extending to the mountains of Afghanistan, "Where Soldiers Come From" charts the path of boyhood friends who enlist in the National Guard after graduation. The film documents these young me…

*Racing Dreams* follows a year in the lives of three pre-teens consumed by the ambition of becoming NASCAR drivers. Though they lack the legal age for a license, Brandon, Josh, and Annabeth compete in high-speed go-kart races – reaching vel…

Over a million Roma reside in America today, yet few understand their history. Filmmaker Jasmine Dellal's exploration of this hidden, thousand-year-old culture began with a singular dedication to justice and dignity. Jimmy Marks, a resident…