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1500 MILES

Film 1500 MILES Directed by Chris Duncan Adaptive athlete Nicole Ver Kuilen takes on a 1,500 mile race that involves swimming, running, and biking despite…
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17 BLOCKS

Film 17 BLOCKS Directed by Davy Rothbart The Sanfords struggle with addiction, poverty, and gun violence when an unexpected tragedy leads to a journey of…
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808: HOW WE RESPOND

Film 808: HOW WE RESPOND Directed by Ian Bell Unfiltered, in our age of social media: live streamers in Hawaii inadvertently record their responses to the 2018…
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A BOLT AT A TIME

Film A BOLT AT A TIME Directed by Dwight Chalmers A tender and nostalgic exploration of times gone by.
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A LINE BIRDS CANNOT SEE

Film A LINE BIRDS CANNOT SEE Directed by Amy Bench A young woman recounts her harrowing saga in the U.S. while fleeing a violent home life in Guatemala.
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A LOVE SONG FOR LATASHA

Film A LOVE SONG FOR LATASHA Directed by Sophia Nahli Allison A radical act of remembrance for Latasha Harlins, whose death sparked the 1992 LA Riots, through her cousin…
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ALL ON A MARDI GRAS DAY

Film ALL ON A MARDI GRAS DAY Directed by Michal Pietrzyk Desmond becomes the Big Chief of his tribe of Mardi Gras Indians in this sumptuous study of a…
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ALL SKINFOLK AIN’T KINFOLK

Film ALL SKINFOLK AIN’T KINFOLK Directed by Angela Tucker The race for mayor of New Orleans comes down to two very different black female politicians resulting in…
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EXIT 12

Film EXIT 12 Directed by Mohammad Gorjestani Former U.S. Marine Roman Baca starts a dance company that offers veterans and individuals affected by war a…
US Features

AUTONOMY

Film AUTONOMY Directed by Alex Horwitz A brave new world awaits in this engrossing investigation of technology and the ethics of self-driving cars.
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BALLET AFTER DARK

Film BALLET AFTER DARK Directed by B.Monét In the aftermath of an attack, a ballet teacher develops a program that heals survivors of abuse with…
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BALLHAWKS

Film BALLHAWKS Directed by Samantha Sanders A group of Chicagoan baseball fans hunt for home runs — but they have to stand outside of…
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BEDLAM

Film BEDLAM Directed by Kenneth Paul Rosenberg Over a period of five years, a psychiatrist tracks the lives of individuals suffering from debilitating mental illness.
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BEING WITH ELEPHANTS

Film BEING WITH ELEPHANTS Directed by James Martin A profile of the Elephant Aware Conservancy in the Siana region of the Massai Mara and the Elephant…
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BETTY FEEDS THE ANIMALS

Film BETTY FEEDS THE ANIMALS Directed by James P. Gannon Twice a day, the elderly Betty places bowls of food out for the stray cats, raccoons, foxes, possums,…
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BLESSINGS OF LIBERTY

Film BLESSINGS OF LIBERTY Directed by Emily Thomas In Detroit, a community of pro-Trump Christian Iraqis find themselves at the mercy of ICE raids and dangerous…
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BLOODKIN

Film BLOODKIN Directed by Ramin Bahrani Austin Eversole, age 15 at the time, who had suffered a long period of psychological and sexual abuse...
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CHANGING THE GAME

Film CHANGING THE GAME Directed by Michael Barnett Transgender high school athletes from across the country challenge the boundaries and perceptions of fairness and discrimination.
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CHARON

Film CHARON Directed by Cullen Parr Myron Dyal, a California artist with temporal lobe epilepsy, creates striking art inspired by seizure induced visions.
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CHASING MONSTERS

Film CHASING MONSTERS Directed by Krystle Wright, Toby Pike Australian photographer Nick Moir chases monster storms across the American Midwest, capturing their destructive power and undeniable beauty.
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CIRCUS OF BOOKS

Film CIRCUS OF BOOKS Directed by Rachel Mason Karen and Barry Mason are the typical American parents — with the exception of operating an infamous LA…
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CODE RUTH

Film CODE RUTH Directed by Caroline Voagen Nelson A true love story about a Morse code instructor finding her path and family during WWII.
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DANI

Film DANI Directed by Lizzy Hogenson Featuring intimate stop-motion animation, Dani provides an update on her breast cancer treatment in an emotionally fraught call…
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DEPARTING GESTURE

Film DEPARTING GESTURE Directed by Brian Bolster, Jonathan Napolitano With ultimate compassion, one Mississippi funeral director cremates and buries those who were rejected by their family.
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DISTANCING

Film DISTANCING Directed by Miko Revereza An undocumented Filipino filmmaker decides to leave the U.S. for Manila, contemplating the family and identity that he…
Southern Features

ERNIE & JOE: CRISIS COPS

Film ERNIE & JOE: CRISIS COPS Directed by Jenifer McShane Two San Antonio police officers challenge long-held police practices for dealing with the mentally ill.
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EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT SUDDEN BIRTH* (*BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK)

Film EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT SUDDEN BIRTH* (*BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK) Directed by Scott Calonico Go behind the scenes of the most farcical educational film ever made.
Galas & Centerpieces, Southern Features

OPENING NIGHT GALA: FLANNERY

Film OPENING NIGHT GALA: FLANNERY Directed by Elizabeth Coffman, Mark Bosco Ground-breaking iconoclast and jewel of the American South, Flannery O’Connor is given a loving tribute in this biographical…
International Features

FLOAT

Film FLOAT Directed by Phil KIbbe An insider's look at the F1D World Championships for free flight model airplanes, whose balance is threatened when…
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FUNNY YOU NEVER KNEW

Film FUNNY YOU NEVER KNEW Directed by Andrew Hunt The pioneering comic genius of 1950s superstars Imogene Coca, George Gobel, and Martha Raye take center stage in…
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GAY CHORUS DEEP SOUTH

Film GAY CHORUS DEEP SOUTH Directed by David Charles Rodrigues In response to anti-LGBTQ laws and the divisive 2016 election, the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus tours the…
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GUEST HOUSE

Film GUEST HOUSE Directed by Hannah Dweck, Yael Luttwak Three women overcome their opioid addiction with the support of a re-entry house in this inspiring and hopeful…
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GUN SHOW

Film GUN SHOW Directed by Richard Chisolm An art show of assault rifle sculptures allows passersbys to touch and interact with them in this poignant…
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HAPPY ANIMALS

Film HAPPY ANIMALS Directed by David Freid Meet the Quokka, Australia’s self-proclaimed “world’s happiest animal,” and the people willing to do anything to take a…
International Features

HOPE FROZEN

Film HOPE FROZEN Directed by Pailin Wedel A family cryopreserves their two-year-old daughter following her death from cancer; are they deluded or prescient in their…
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HUMAN NATURE

Film HUMAN NATURE Directed by Adam Bolt An unprecedented gene engineering tool presents the biggest scientific breakthrough of the modern era — but at what…
Southern Features

JADDOLAND

Film JADDOLAND Directed by Nadia Shihab A young filmmaker returns to her mother’s dazzling artistic haven to explore three generations of their Iraqi family…
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JUMP SHOT: THE KENNY SAILORS STORY

Film JUMP SHOT: THE KENNY SAILORS STORY Directed by Jacob Hamilton Meet Kenny Sailors, inventor of the jump shot, whose “leaping one-hander” changed the game of basketball forever.
International Features

KATE NASH: UNDERESTIMATE THE GIRL

Film KATE NASH: UNDERESTIMATE THE GIRL Directed by Amy Goldstein An unvarnished, behind-the-scenes look at the creative life and professional struggles of British singer-songwriter Kate Nash.
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L.A.R.P.: A LOVE STORY

Film L.A.R.P.: A LOVE STORY Directed by Summre Garber Two outcasts meet while Live Action Role Playing (LARPing) and their fantastical stories lead to a sweet romance.
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LOVE, ANTOSHA

Film LOVE, ANTOSHA Directed by Garret Price The sterling talents and mercurial spirit of the late actor Anton Yelchin are remembered by his closest friends…
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LOWLAND KIDS

Film LOWLAND KIDS Directed by Sandra Winther Two teenagers living on the slowly sinking Isle de Jean Charles are about become some of the first…
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MADE IN BOISE

Film MADE IN BOISE Directed by Beth Aala This deeply empathetic and eye-opening peek at the burgeoning business of surrogacy follows four gestational surrogates and their…
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MAGWIRE ART

Film MAGWIRE ART Directed by Dave Rhodes Meet Molly McGuire, a painter whose New Orleans inspired characters come to life through her one-of-a-kind Circus Banners.
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MAKING WAVES: THE ART OF CINEMATIC SOUND

Film MAKING WAVES: THE ART OF CINEMATIC SOUND Directed by Midge Costin Meet the sound designers creating the cinematic soundtrack to your favorite films; learn their creative process and how…
International Features

MEETING GORBACHEV

Film MEETING GORBACHEV Directed by André Singer, Werner Herzog The life of Mikhail Gorbachev, the eighth and final President of the Soviet Union, is carefully explored in…
Southern Features

MEN & WOMEN OF DISTINCTION: GOVERNOR MIKE BEEBE

Film MEN & WOMEN OF DISTINCTION: GOVERNOR MIKE BEEBE Directed by Kathryn Francis Tucker This profile of the commendable public service of former Governor Mike Beebe charts his efforts to create lasting…
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MIKE WALLACE IS HERE

Film MIKE WALLACE IS HERE Directed by Avi Belkin An unflinching look at the legendary reporter Mike Wallace, who interrogated the 20th century’s biggest figures during his…
Southern Features

MOSSVILLE: WHEN GREAT TREES FALL

Film MOSSVILLE: WHEN GREAT TREES FALL Directed by Alexander John Glustrom The inhabitants of Mossville, once a thriving, historically black community, have all been uprooted, except for one mighty…
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MR. JIMMY

Film MR. JIMMY Directed by Peter Michael Dowd Rock out to the music of the mercurial Japanese Jimmy Page impersonator and superfan who moves to California…
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MY FATHER, MY FARM

Film MY FATHER, MY FARM Directed by Jonathan Napolitano, Kayleigh Rose Facing the prospect of losing a multi-generational family farm due to falling prices in the dairy industry, a…
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NOTHING FANCY: DIANA KENNEDY

Film NOTHING FANCY: DIANA KENNEDY Directed by Elizabeth Carroll Diane Kennedy is a legendary chef and author, whose razor sharp intellect, and cutting wit are beautifully captured…
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ON A WING AND A PRAYER

Film ON A WING AND A PRAYER Directed by Dominic Gill Louisiana’s disappearing wetlands are cataloged by aerial photographer Ben Depp during the course of 200+ flights.
International Features

ONE CHILD NATION

Film ONE CHILD NATION Directed by Jialing Zhang, Nanfu Wang After becoming a mother director Nanfu Wang explores the ripple effect of China’s devastating One Child Policy.
Southern Features

PAHOKEE

Film PAHOKEE Directed by Ivete Lucas, Patrick Bresnan Four teens face heartbreak and celebrate in the rituals of an extraordinary senior year in a small agricultural…
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PIZZA, A LOVE STORY

Film PIZZA, A LOVE STORY Directed by Gorman Bechard New Haven, Connecticut is home to three of America’s top ranked pizza restaurants — all located within a…
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QUALIFIED

Film QUALIFIED Directed by Jenna Ricker Inside the hallowed grounds of the Indianapolis 500, Janet Guthrie — the first woman to attempt Indy —…
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CLOSING NIGHT GALA: QUEST OF THE MUSCLE NERD

Film CLOSING NIGHT GALA: QUEST OF THE MUSCLE NERD Directed by Jared Young, Matthew Young Follow Jerry Peacock as he makes his dream to host a cosplay bodybuilding competition at Dragon Con a…
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QUILT FEVER

Film QUILT FEVER Directed by Olivia Loomis Merrion Paducah, Kentucky's annual Quilt Week is home to what is known as the Academy Awards of quilting.
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RAISE HELL: THE LIFE & TIMES OF MOLLY IVINS

Film RAISE HELL: THE LIFE & TIMES OF MOLLY IVINS Directed by Janice Engel Few journalists have left a legacy so profound and sharply funny as Texas' Molly Ivins, whose acerbic insights…
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RIGHT TO HARM

Film RIGHT TO HARM Directed by Matt Wechsler An essential investigation into the impact of factory farming across the US, and what affected communities have courageously…
US Features

RINGSIDE

Film RINGSIDE Directed by André Hörmann In this emotional gut-punch of a boxing documentary, two young Chicago men fight to survive both professionally and…
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RUNNER

Film RUNNER Directed by Bill Gallagher Guor Marial’s difficult and triumphant journey from refugee to world-renowned athlete, as he strives for athletic greatness.
Southern Features

SEADRIFT

Film SEADRIFT Directed by Tim Tsai A Gulf Coast community is haunted by racist tensions from 40 years ago, when a Vietnamese refugee shot…
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SELLING LIES

Film SELLING LIES Directed by Leslie Iwerks An exposé tracking how the 2016 U.S. presidential election was shockingly impacted by Macedonian teenagers posting completely fabricated…
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ST. LOUIS SUPERMAN

Film ST. LOUIS SUPERMAN Directed by Sami Khan, Smriti Mundhra Battle rapper turned activist turned state representative Bruce Franks Jr. uses his own harrowing experience with gun violence…
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STATE OF THE ART

Film STATE OF THE ART Directed by Brent Renaud, Craig Renaud Here are the stories of seven of the artists from the groundbreaking exhibit at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville,…
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STAY CLOSE

Film STAY CLOSE Directed by Luther Clement, Shuhan Fan A reflective mix of home videos, archival interviews, and animations unveil the extraordinary story of an unlikely Olympic…
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SWEETHEART DANCERS

Film SWEETHEART DANCERS Directed by Ben-Alex Dupris Indigenous dancers Sean and Adrian challenge the rulebook by performing at powwows in the “Sweetheart Dance” — a…
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THE APOLLO

Film THE APOLLO Directed by Roger Ross Williams The Apollo Theater influenced pop culture more than any other entertainment venue, serving as a launchpad for myriad…
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THE BURLEY FARMER

Film THE BURLEY FARMER Directed by Marc Havener The toil and trouble of one family's burley tobacco harvest rests in the hands of a single government…
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THE CONDOR & THE EAGLE

Film THE CONDOR & THE EAGLE Directed by Sophie & Clement Guerra Four Indigenous leaders across North and South America seek to empower their communities and find solutions to combat…
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THE DOG DOC

Film THE DOG DOC Directed by Cindy Meehl Dr. Marty Goldstein provides a last hope for pet owners with nothing left to lose by holistically treating…
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THE DUCK QUEEN OF PLAQUIMINE

Film THE DUCK QUEEN OF PLAQUIMINE Directed by Dominic Gill Head out into the water with the spirited Duck Queen who disagrees with the use of levees on…
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THE LAST TRAPP FAMILY

Film THE LAST TRAPP FAMILY Directed by Hudson Lines The last commercial fishing family in Rhode Island practice traditional trap fishing, struggling to survive in a changing…
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THE LOVE BUGS

Film THE LOVE BUGS Directed by Allison Otto Entomologists Charlie and Lois have been studying insects for over 60 years; the only thing that surpasses their…
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THE SOUND OF A WILD SNAIL EATING

Film THE SOUND OF A WILD SNAIL EATING Directed by Elisabeth Tova Bailey Adapting her own popular memoir of the same name, the director tells an warm story of existentialism and...
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THE STORY OF PLASTIC

Film THE STORY OF PLASTIC Directed by Deia Schlosberg Scientists and activists challenge corporations pushing single-use plastic consumerism, as plastic pollution is a problem unsolvable by recycling…
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THURSDAY FIELDS

Film THURSDAY FIELDS Directed by Harry Zernike A portrait of a surprisingly diverse community of cyclists, found in an otherworldly landscape at the edge of…
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TREELINE

Film TREELINE Directed by Jordan Manley From the British Columbia Rainforest to the mountains of the Great Basin Ranges, trees — the most enduring…
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TRIXIE MATTEL: MOVING PARTS

Film TRIXIE MATTEL: MOVING PARTS Directed by Nicholas Zeig-Owens Trixie charmed audiences and judges on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, but the pressure of the title proves…
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TUTWILER

Film TUTWILER Directed by Elaine McMillion Sheldon In one of America's most notorious prisons, female inmates fight for reform and continue to give birth at…
Southern Features

WE BELIEVE IN DINOSAURS

Film WE BELIEVE IN DINOSAURS Directed by Clayton Brown, Monica Long Ross A charged conversation between creationists and secularists unfolds as a massively scaled Noah’s Ark theme park is built…
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WELL GROOMED

Film WELL GROOMED Directed by Rebecca Stern The creative and colorful world of competitive dog grooming is presented in this charming documentary that follows four…
International Features

WHAT WE LEFT UNFINISHED

Film WHAT WE LEFT UNFINISHED Directed by Mariam Ghani The story of Communist-era Afghanistan and lives under fire are told through a recently uncovered treasure trove of…
International Features

WHAT WILL BECOME OF US

Film WHAT WILL BECOME OF US Directed by Steven Cantor A self-made billionaire makes the biggest decision of his life: sell the company he’s built since 1953 or…
International Features

WILD HONEY

Film WILD HONEY Directed by Ava Porter, Farhad Akhmetov The harmonious universality of musical expression is explored in this rapturous, ethnographic look at traditional folk music in…
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WOMEN IN FIRE

Film WOMEN IN FIRE Directed by Scott Calonico Less than 10% of firefighters are women — meet a few who are making headway in their industry.