Soup and Ideology
Confronting half of her mother’s life—her mother who had survived the Jeju April 3 Incident—the director tries to scoop out disappearing memories. A tale of family, which carries on from Dear Pyongyang (YIDFF 2005), carving out the cruelty of history, and questioning the precarious existence of the nation-state.
Australia: The Wild Top End
Narrated by Indigenous elder Balang T E Lewis, this inspiring documentary will take you on an adventure to explore the culture and wildlife of Australia’s remote wild north. Far Northern…
Elsa the Rose
Images and poems of the celebrated couple Louis Aragon and Elsa Triolet. Elsa’s youth as recalled by Aragon, with commentary by Elsa.
Frida Kahlo & Tina Modotti
An unconventional portrait of painter Frida Kahlo and photographer Tina Modotti. Simple in style but complex in its analysis, it explores the divergent themes and styles of two contemporary and…
That Gal…Who Was in That Thing: That Guy 2
Actresses talk about their personal lives and dealing with a balance between family responsibilities and being a professional actor.
Journey to Space
A sweeping overview of humanity’s accomplishments in space, as well as our ongoing activities and future plans.
Staatsdiener
Young police officers are supposed to enforce the law and suppress their personal opinions. After their training, protected by bullet proof vests, shields and a gun, they are sent out…
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
The unsolved rape, mutilation and murder of young G.I. Darlene Krashoc has haunted Joe Kenda in the years since he turned in his gun and badge. Until a crack team…
Beak & Brain – Genius Birds from Down Under
Whoever came up with the term ‘bird brain’ never met these feathered thinkers, who use their claws and beaks to solve puzzles, make tools and more.
Descending the Mountain
What happens if you give magic mushrooms (psilocibine) to experienced Zen practitioners who have never used drugs? What does that teach us about the mystical experience of oneness with nature?…
The Magic Pill
Doctors, scientists and chefs around the globe combat illness with dietary changes, believing fat should be embraced as a source of fuel.
The Palindromists
The Palindromists is a documentary delving into the world of palindromes- those peculiar words and phrases that read the same backwards and forwards. Explore palindromes in history and meet the…
Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
Join The Beach Boy’s Brian Wilson on an intimate journey through his legendary career as he reminisces with Rolling Stone editor and longtime friend, Jason Fine. Featuring a new song…