Smooth

As she navigates the chaos and possibility of the menopause portal and a late-in-life ADHD diagnosis, filmmaker and athlete Dawn Dreyer throws herself into boxing in pursuit of “smooth” — […]

The Hitmaker: Bernard Purdie

Inventor of the famous “Purdie Shuffle”, the most recorded drummer of all time, Bernard Purdie’s life and legacy is explored in this feature documentary as he continues to tour internationally […]

SisterhoodShip

“Sisterhoodship” (working title; was previously LeAnne Rucker Has Cancer) chronicles the extraordinary journey of two sisters, photographer Christine Rucker, and her younger sister, LeAnne Rucker, as they navigate the challenging […]

Hurricanes Sled Hockey

Granting access to a sport that most families with disabled children couldn’t fathom their kids playing, the Hurricanes Sled Hockey program does more than enrich the lives of countless families […]

Wild Yogi

Wild Yogi is a visual ode that presents the life of young Tikaram Yogi, as he journeys through the heart of Nepal in search of the divine. Tikaram’s metamorphosis into […]

Bubble Beppo

Giuseppe (Beppo) the cat was forced to be a “bubble boy” due to an incurable condition called Feline Leukemia Virus. His parents tell the story of his life and untimely […]

Signs & Wonders

Valerie McMillan, one of only four Black certified ASL interpreters in North Carolina, has been voicing for others since she first learned to speak. Now at midlife, she must decide […]

Building Habitat

“Building Habitat” is a biopic chronicling the tumultuous life of Millard Fuller, the visionary yet controversial founder of Habitat for Humanity, whose relentless drive to provide housing for those in […]

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