Stations of the Elevated
Stations of the Elevated exposes viewers to an underground art scene- that is, one found exclusively on the sides of subways and train cars. A moving portrait of late-70’s NYC, the film boasts a soundtrack by jazz legends Charles Mingus & Aretha Franklin.
Genre: Documentary
Director: Manfred Kirchheimer
Exhibition on Screen: Sunflowers
Working closely with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Sunflowers goes beyond a ‘virtual exhibition’, delving into the rich and complex stories behind each of the paintings to unveil the…
Copyright Criminals
Copyright Criminals examines the creative and commercial value of musical sampling, including the related debates over artistic expression, copyright law, and (of course) money. This documentary traces the rise of…
The Apollo
The history of New York City’s Apollo Theater in Harlem is given the full treatment.
Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street
Mark Patton sets the records straight about the controversial 1985 sequel to A Nightmare on Elm Street, which ended his acting career, just as it was about to begin.
Everyday Rebellion
A documentary & cross-media project about the creativity of non-violent resistance and modern forms of civil disobedience.
Defying the Nazis: The Sharps’ War
Join an American couple’s courageous mission in 1939 to help refugees escape Nazi-occupied Europe. Over the course of two years, the pair will risk their lives so that hundreds can…
Dreams from My Real Father
This fascinating narrative is based in part on 2 years of research, interviews, newly unearthed footage and photos, and the writings of Davis and Obama himself. Dreams from My Real…
Chasing Niagara
When pro kayaker Rafa Ortiz makes the decision to paddle over Niagara Falls, he sets in motion an incredible series of events that eventually takes on a life of its…
Croc That Ate Jaws
Discover what happens when two of the deadliest predators face each other.
Born to Be Wild
Born to Be Wild observes various orphaned jungle animals and their day-to-day behavioural interactions with the individuals who rescue them and raise them to adulthood. The film unfurls in two…
Freedom’s Fury
A documentary on the 1956 Olympic semifinal water polo match between Hungary and Russia. Held in Australia, the match occurred as Russian forces were in Budapest, stomping out a popular…
Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty
Known for his mournful “Adagio for Strings,” Samuel Barber was never quite fashionable. This acclaimed film is a probing exploration of his music and melancholia. Performance, oral history, musicology, and…