8.8
Marvin Arrington, Sr. is one of Atlanta's most significant political leaders yet one of its least recognized. Arrington helped to transform the city of his birth from a segregated, provincial town into the international metropolis that it is today. This documentary takes viewers on the journey of one man's inspired love for a major city and his visionary work for its eventual transformation.
8.8
"I'm known to be a feminist, but I don't do male bashing, because I think men and women need each other, and all we need is a new equation: love and mutual respect." - Aruna Raje. CineVedas Inc. presents Women Beyond Bollywood, a film in which women filmmakers in India are challenging Bollywood's misogynistic tropes, venturing into taboo territories with dramatic, realistic, and subversive films. In Women Beyond Bollywood, director Rahila Bootwala meets with some remarkable women, from doyennes of Indian cinema to vibrant emerging filmmakers. She meets three generations of women who are reshaping the film industry and taking controversial stances on religion, sexuality, marriage, and other taboo subjects. "Women Beyond Bollywood" has opened at the Indian Film Festival (Melbourne, Australia), Tasveer South Asian Film Festival (Seattle, U.S), Through Women's Eyes (Florida, U.S), La Femme International Film Festival (Los Angeles, U.S), Chicago South Asian Film Festival (Chicago, U.S).
8.4
A city faced with unimaginable tragedy rallies around a most unlikely hero. A timeless story about healing & finding purpose in life after the devastating bombings at the 2013 Boston Marathon, told by the people who experienced it.
8.8
A nuanced portrait of a new generation, Dear Thirteen is a cinematic time capsule of coming of age in today’s world. Through the eyes of nine thirteen-year-olds, we see how pressing social, geographical and political challenges are shaping, and being shaped by, young people: rising anti-Semitism in Europe, guns in America, gender identity and racial divisions across Australia and Asia. With no adult commentary outside the filmmaker, Dear Thirteen offers an intimate view into the universal uncertainty inherent in growing up.
8.8
In Mexico, where sugary sodas are more accessible than clean drinking water and Type 2 Diabetes is a leading cause of death, El Susto tracks the powerful beverage industry’s aggressive marketing and deep political ties as courageous public health advocates, medical professionals and community members take action to fight for the well-being of a nation.
8.8
How did the willful daughter of a Himalayan forest conservator become Monsanto’s worst nightmare? The Seeds of Vandana Shiva tells the remarkable life story of Gandhian eco-activist Dr. Vandana Shiva, how she stood up to the corporate Goliaths of industrial agriculture, rose to prominence in the regenerative food movement, and inspired an international crusade for change.
8.8
Angelina Jolie, the admirable Oscar-winning actress turned director and humanitarian. The legendary Hollywood “femme fatale” and actress, known for her sex appeal and edginess, has come a long way, from a bullied and troubled teenager to a movie star and one of the most influential women in Hollywood. She is a woman on a mission, and plays her part in the world. As a UN Goodwill Ambassador, she is driven by a need to help those less fortunate. Jolie came from a dark place which inspired her to help others, and she has maintained her integrity in the midst of paparazzi. Her life has been nothing short of inspiring. Her unconditional love for others and kind heart sets her apart in the tabloids. There is so much more to Angelina Jolie than what meets the eye. This is her story
8.8
Pioneers in Skirts is an Emmy-nominated 60-min documentary about the obstacles that get in the way of pioneering ambition. The film addresses perceptions and behaviors that can chip away at a girl or woman and make her feel like she must re-think her dreams.
8.8
A riveting look at the climate change solution no one is talking about: hydrogen. The universe’s most abundant element, hydrogen is the answer to sustainable clean energy that can power vehicles, homes, factories and entire cities. Yet the renewable community’s narrative continues to revolve around batteries in spite of its limitations. Director John Michael Parkan explores the potential of a hydrogen fuel cell future, from the early days of the Clinton administration to the money, power and politics that have shielded public knowledge from the promise of civilization reaching the next century and beyond by asking a simple question: Why aren’t we doing this?
8.8
The history of St. Louis' premier Black hospital and how it paved the way for people of color to achieve greatness that benefits humankind.
8.8
A band struggles to reconcile for a reunion tour a decade after a contentious break-up and a fatal accident.
8.8
Filmed over the course of three years and spanning shoots in more than 100 cities around the globe, Away Days is the first full-length skateboarding film from Adidas. Anchored by unique team chemistry and creativity inspired by life on the road, Away Days showcases the raw talent, style, and personalities of its global and international teams including legacy pros Mark Gonzales, Dennis Busenitz, Silas Baxter-Neal and Lucas Puig and rising stars Alec Majerus, Miles Silvas, Na-kel Smith and Tyshawn Jones.
8.8
A journey into the remote mountain areas of Mustang in Nepal to learn about the local culture, spiritual beliefs and festivals their people celebrate.
8.8
Every day in India, young sons and daughters are beaten or killed for rejecting the caste system and falling in love across these strict boundaries. These acts dishonor not only the family but the whole village, and can result in brutal punishments, even death. But in Delhi a remarkable group of men calling themselves 'The Love Commandos' are working day and night to prevent non-consensual arranged marriages and vicious honor killings.
8.8
'The Weight of Chains 2' is a documentary film largely dealing with the effects of the Washington Consensus economic doctrine on the newly established former Yugoslav republics, but also with neoliberalism as an economic concept. Through interviews with Noam Chomsky, Oliver Stone and many others, the author, Serbian-Canadian Boris Malagurski, attempts to analyze why so many people in the Balkans are disappointed with the systems imposed after the fall of socialism and how capitalism could be improved. Looking at the examples of Ecuador and Iceland, the film tries to uncover alternatives to the prevailing orthodoxies of Western economic dictates and help developing nations find their own way to shape their economies and their countries.
8.7
The Minds of 99 - 3 døgn i parken er en koncertdokumentarfilm, der følger bandet og de enkelte medlemmer i perioden op til, under og efter den magiske weekend i Parken. Gennem en samling af mere end 300 timers materiale tages publikum med bag kulisserne og kommer helt tæt på bandet og det pres og de dilemmaer, tanker og følelser, de møder på rejsen til de tre anmelderroste stadionkoncerter.
8.5
Amerikansk dokumentar fra 2023. (20 Days in Mariupol) Døende børn, massegrave og faldende bomber. Da Rusland invaderer havnebyen Mariupol bliver den ukrainske krigskorrespondent Mstyslav Chernov og hans hold af journalister tilbage for at dokumentere ødelæggelserne og de ubegribelige lidelser. En levende, rystende beretning om civile fanget i belejringen og kampen for at få de vigtige vidnesbyrd ud til resten af verden, når der hverken er elektricitet eller signal til satellitter. Udløber: 21. nov 2026
8.8
Völkerball shows concert-performances by the band in England, France, Japan and Russia. The Special Edition is extended by a second DVD, which contains the documentaries "Anaconda in the net" by Mathilde Bonnefoy and the "Making of the album Reise, Reise" by Rammstein guitarist Paul Landers. The limited edition was released as a large black and white photo-book with photos by Frederic Batier.
8.8
For the first time ever, Tasha Tudor has permitted a film crew unprecedented access to document her daily life. An intimate and charming portrait of one of America's best-loved artists.
8.7
Twelve-year-old Shamira Muhammed recounts the difficult decision she and her mother must make when facing certain death in South Sudan. They choose to trek the 100 miles of brutal terrain in hopes that they will find a new life in a refugee camp in Uganda. Failed murder attempts, weeks in the harsh African bush, and unthinkable abuse on dangerous dirt roads cause them to consider if a violent death in their own home would have been a more humane choice.
8.7
From the makers of award-winning films Cowspiracy and What The Health, SLAY follows filmmaker Rebecca Cappelli’s journey around the world to uncover the dark side of the fashion industry. Rebecca's investigation into the animal skins trade unravels a harrowing story of greenwashing, mislabeling, animal cruelty and cover-ups from some of the world's major luxury fashion brands. SLAY provides an in-depth and eye-opening look into the realities of today’s fashion industry while pointing the way towards viable and sustainable alternatives. Are you ready to get under fashion’s skin?
8.7
In a consumerist society where everything, including man's best friend, is treated as disposable, everyday people aiding stray dogs remind us what being humane is all about and inspire us to make a difference.
