PEACE IN OUR POCKETS

PEACE IN OUR POCKETS follows the inspirational Kenyan activists of Sisi ni Amani as they promote civic engagement, build democracy, and defuse violence in the time leading up to the […]

Mountain Top Removal

Throughout southern Appalachia mountaintop removal coal mining is on the rise, blasting and leveling highland forests and streams. The process literally changes the geology of the region. Citizens negatively impacted […]

The Loving Story

A racially-charged criminal trial and a heart-rending love story converge in this documentary about the Loving’s, set during the turbulent Civil Rights era. THE LOVING STORY is a story of […]

Musings of an Iraqi Patriot

Musings of an Iraqi Patriot chronicles one man’s journey from accomplished artist and journalist to reluctant refugee and a voice for the millions of ordinary Iraqis whose lives have been […]

A NEW KIND OF LISTENING

A NEW KIND OF LISTENING is an hour-long documentary that takes us inside the creative work of the Community Inclusive Theater Group, as director Richard Reho inspires cast members, some […]

JIG SHOW | Leon Claxton’s Harlem in Havana

Step right up, folks! The last remaining great troupers are finally telling their stories about one of America’s most successful traveling shows. JIG SHOW | Leon Claxton’s Harlem in Havana is a compelling hour-long […]

HOTEL CLERMONT

HOTEL CLERMONT documents the last days of a storied Atlanta hotel and the lives of its residents, who occupy the fringes of Atlanta society. Until it was officially shuttered in […]

The Final Gift

The Final Gift documents one woman’s quest to find life and meaning after the 2003 slaying of her brother. This meaning, ultimately, lies in the life of the killer who […]

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