Sunday Beauty Queen
Beneath Hong Kong’s glittering facade, Filipina domestic helpers work in relative anonymity and for near-slave wages. In a beauty pageant like no other, five helpers give themselves makeovers for a day and gleefully reclaim their dignity.
Genre: Documentary
Director: Baby Ruth Villarama
Actors: Cherrie Bretana, Hazel Perdido, Leo Selomenia, Mylyn Jacob, Rudelie Acosta
Torn
Alex Lowe’s ill-fated climb and his son’s arduous journey to return to the spot where his father perished.
Going Nuts – Tales from the Squirrel World
Squirrels are among the most widely known and recognized mammals. In many parts of the world they gladly join us for our lunches in city parks, amaze us with their…
The Mystery of D.B. Cooper
This documentary brings to life the stories of four people believed by their family and friends to be “DB Cooper,” a man who hijacked a 727 flying out of Seattle…
The End of the Endless
“Fim do Sem Fim” is a feature-length documentary that has as its backdrop the imminent disappearance of certain trades and professions in Brazil. Shot in 10 Brazilian states, the film…
Leonora Carrington: The Lost Surrealist
British surrealist Leonora Carrington was a key part of the surrealist movement during its heyday in Paris and yet, until recently, remained a virtual unknown in the country of her…
Hackers Wanted
Hackers Wanted is an unreleased American documentary film. Directed and written by Sam Bozzo, the film explores the origins and nature of hackers and hacking by following the adventures of…
Chasing Asylum
Chasing Asylum tells the story of Australia’s cruel, inhumane treatment of asylum seekers and refugees, examining the human, political, financial and moral impact of current and previous policy.
Peter O’Toole: Along the Sky Road to Aqaba
Reflecting Peter O’Toole’s theatrical legacy, this feature documentary is structured into four acts, each introduced by a quote about O’Toole that encapsulates his life during a specific period.
The Strange Case of Sherlock Holmes & Arthur Conan Doyle
What led Arthur Conan Doyle to create, and then destroy the world famous detective, Sherlock Holmes? This compelling drama explores the dark secrets that surround the author and his creation.
Nazi Death Camp: The Great Escape
The secret Nazi death camp at Sobibor was created solely for the mass extermination of Jews. But on the 14th October 1943, in one of the biggest and most successful…
Bending the Arc
About the extraordinary doctors and activists—including Paul Farmer, Jim Yong Kim, and Ophelia Dahl—whose work 30 years ago to save lives in a rural Haitian village grew into a global…
City Hall
An epic look at Boston’s city government, covering racial justice, housing, climate action, and more.