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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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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…
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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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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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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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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…
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EVERYBODY SHUT UP

Film EVERYBODY SHUT UP Directed by George O'Reilly A look at how rapidly changing technologies are limiting human social interactions.
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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.
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FAST HORSE

Film FAST HORSE Directed by Alexandra Lazarowich Siksika horseman Allison Red Crow works to assemble a team worthy of competing at the famed Calgary Stampede…
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FAST TALK

Film FAST TALK Directed by Jobie Nam A whirlwind behind-the-scenes profile of the strange and surprising world of competitive fast-talking in the late 1980s.
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GREYKEY

Film GREYKEY Directed by Enric Ribes A woman details the legacy of her quiet father, a Spaniard who survived internment by the Nazis at…
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GUAXUMA

Film GUAXUMA Directed by Nara Normande A young woman reflects on a dear childhood friend she had growing up on the beaches of Brazil.
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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…
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KOFI AND LARTEY

Film KOFI AND LARTEY Directed by Sasha Rainbow Abbogbloshi has been dubbed “one of the most toxic places on earth” but young inhabitants Kofi and Lartey…
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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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LEARNING TO SKATEBOARD IN A WARZONE (IF YOU’RE A GIRL)

Film LEARNING TO SKATEBOARD IN A WARZONE (IF YOU’RE A GIRL) Directed by Carol Dysinger In a country known as “one of the worst places to be born a girl,” visit a school…
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LITTLE MISS SUMO

Film LITTLE MISS SUMO Directed by Matt Kay Twenty-year-old Hiyori is a female sumo wrestler fighting to end the Japanese ban keeping women from competing professionally.
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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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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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MOINTAL RANGER

Film MOINTAL RANGER Directed by Ansiqi Li In China’s far-flung border with Kazakhstan, one forest ranger dedicates his life to protecting the forest and promoting…
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MOTHERLAND

Film MOTHERLAND Directed by Emily Mkrtichian, Jesse Soursourian A group of brave Armenian women shake off cultural traditions to rid their country of landmines left over…
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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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MY THEATRE

Film MY THEATRE Directed by Kazuya Ashizawa Despite Shuji Tamura’s Japanese Cinema having closed over 55 years ago, he continues to share it and a…
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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.
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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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SECOND SIGHT

Film SECOND SIGHT Directed by Cole Sax When the matriarch of a Filipino family loses her sight to cataracts they struggle for years, until a…
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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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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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SWATTED

Film SWATTED Directed by Ismaël Joffroy Chandoutis Stunning wireframe animation explores the illegal cyber-harassment known as “swatting,” where gamers convince law enforcement to arrest competitors.
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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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TAKE ME TO PROM

Film TAKE ME TO PROM Directed by Andrew Moir Ranging from high schoolers to the elderly, a collection of people across the LGBTQ spectrum share their charming,…
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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 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 HORNS OF KOLKATA

Film THE HORNS OF KOLKATA Directed by Andrew Scott The cacophonous sounds of one Indian city envelop this ethnographic study of daily life, its rhythms, and its…
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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 NIGHTCRAWLERS

Film THE NIGHTCRAWLERS Directed by Alexander A. Mora A shocking profile of Duterte's war on drugs and the small group of determined photojournalists who risk everything…
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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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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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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…
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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.