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1001cuts

Film 1001cuts Directed by Sarah M Temkin The daughters of Title IX discover that pervasive gender-based stereotypes and discrimination persist within the high stakes professional…
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A Modern Family

Film A Modern Family Directed by Tyler St. Pierre The film follows the journey that Tyler St. Pierre went on after the death of his father when…
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Aliza Nisenbaum: Painting from Life

Film Aliza Nisenbaum: Painting from Life Directed by Ian Forster Culminating with the opening of Nisenbaum’s Queens Museum exhibition Queens, Lindo y Querido, this film follows the development…
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American Seams

Film American Seams Directed by Carly Jakins The stories of three quilters reveal an intimate portrait of rural women in the American West.
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An Invitation

Film An Invitation Directed by Sam Mescon In search of meaning after the passing of her young daughter, KT chooses a life centered around serving…
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As Long As We Can

Film As Long As We Can Directed by Kristy Guevara-Flanagan AS LONG AS WE CAN captures a day-in-the-life of an Arizona reproductive health clinic trying to navigate the…
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Beyond the Herd

Film Beyond the Herd Directed by Michelle Fenn Interweaving the rhythms of daily life on the ranch and wild horses on the range, BEYOND THE HERD…
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Birdfeeder

Film Birdfeeder Directed by Daniel Feighery The birds outside a Brooklyn window help a man heal as the world turns upside down. When a…
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Earth to KB

Film Earth to KB Directed by Em K Shapiro EARTH TO KB is a documentary portrait of KB Brookins: a Black, queer, and trans writer and artist…
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Far West

Film Far West Directed by Stephen Michael Simon Drained by the fast-paced urban lifestyle, New York City artist Lala makes a bold decision to uproot herself…
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Garden State

Film Garden State Directed by Julie Langsam Filmed in various locations throughout New Jersey, GARDEN STATE explores the diverse landscapes in which wildlife, development, farming,…
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Goodbye, Hunter

Film Goodbye, Hunter Directed by Émile Dontigny Louis-Henri, 81, will not go moose hunting this year. His grandson, Sasha, will leave without him for the…
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I Am More Dangerous Dead

Film I Am More Dangerous Dead Directed by Majiye Uchibeke A poetic tribute to writer, poet and environmental activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa, who was executed alongside eight other activists…
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I Am Not Your Black Girl

Film I Am Not Your Black Girl Directed by Jacqueline Mangrum, Ricki Nelson I AM NOT YOUR BLACK GIRL is a poignant visual embodiment of a poem by the same name,…
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Jonna & Louis

Film Jonna & Louis Directed by Linda Verweyen Jonna's childhood friend Louis assaulted her sexually when they were both about 12 years old. While Louis almost…
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Leonie, Skeet & the piglets

Film Leonie, Skeet & the piglets Directed by Jip Heijenga Leonie’s biggest dream is to become a pig farmer. On the farm of her parents she is happily…
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Mr. Troy

Film Mr. Troy Directed by Ken Gregory MR. TROY is a documentary that explores the remarkable journey of Troy D. Brown, a world-renowned ballet dancer…
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Rest Intuit

Film Rest Intuit Directed by Olamma Oparah REST INTUIT is a rumination on the current revolutionary trend of rest as a revolutionary practice.
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Rooted for the Future

Film Rooted for the Future Directed by Benjamine Reid We follow the journey of three homeless teenagers in crisis who end up in Charlotte North Carolina's non-profit…
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Saving Superman

Film Saving Superman Directed by Adam Oppenheim, Samuel-Ali Mirpoorian In a small suburb outside of Chicago lives Jonathan, a 57 year old man with ASD (autism spectrum…
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The Puzzle Palace

Film The Puzzle Palace Directed by Brian Bell, Jenny Schweitzer Bell In a Boca suburb, a couple retire to a second marriage of freedom, play, and the world’s largest…
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Used Books

Film Used Books Directed by Cory Warner This short documentary focuses on Jeannie Hunt, the owner of Jeannie’s Used Books, a beloved community bookstore for…
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Winding Path

Film Winding Path Directed by Alexandra Lazarowich, Ross Kauffman Eastern Shoshone medical student Jenna Murray spent summers on the Wind River Indian Reservation helping her grandfather any…
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Wouldn’t Make It Any Other Way

Film Wouldn’t Make It Any Other Way Directed by Hao Zhou Having built a colorful life in Iowa, a costume designer returns to their island hometown, Guam, to make…