Beautifully layered and expressionistic, "After Sherman" is a story about inheritance and the…
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In the darkening backdrop of Delhi's apocalyptic air and escalating violence, two brothers devote…
Over a span of three decades, Jamie uses her camera to document life. When her loved ones succumb to…
Over the past three decades, the biggest public-health threats to teenagers in the United States…
Art Johnston and Pepe Peña are the owners of the iconic bar Sidetrack Chicago, and they're also…
For more than 50 years, doctors have been prescribing benzodiazepines: Xanax, Valium, Klonopin,…
In small-town New Hampshire, a young boy's family opens their home to strangers in recovery while…
An exploration of the female body in Hollywood — …
When a news publisher in Arkansas, an attorney in Arizona, and a speech therapist in Texas are told…
For more than 25 years, the American television series "Reading Rainbow" set the standard for…
Two of the most infamous bank robbers in American history, Carol Marie Williams and Johnny Madison…
Deep in the jungle of Central Vietnam lies the largest cave passage in the world …
A feature documentary about people coming together for something bigger than themselves. On Nov. 16…
After losing her son, a mother investigates the silent epidemic of childhood drowning and documents…
Witness the devastating disruption of schooling through the eyes of an unforgettable family. Tyra…
Opportunity, the veteran interplanetary Mars Exploration Rover, was affectionately dubbed Oppy by…
Accessing the American Dream is still not possible for all, much less those who come from migrant…
"I owe freedom my life." When Hong Kong's basic freedoms come under attack, media tycoon Jimmy Lai…
Dumped and alone at a city park, Honk the goose spends his days dodging cars, begging for food, and…
Icons of professional skateboarding, activism, and education …
In the 1950s and 1960s, Ida Lupino was the only woman in Hollywood with a serious career as a…
This film follows two acclaimed musicians determined to use their talents to advocate for social…
Discover the life and work of human-rights activist Jack Healey and the activists who taught him…
When a thriving, top-ranked Chicago African-American elementary school is threatened to be closed…
A documentary about adaptive sports for people with disabilities in Alberta, Canada. Whether people…
In the 2000s, chef Charlie Trotter was the toast of Chicago, his eponymous restaurant one of the…
Through first-person accounts and searing archival footage, this film tells the story of a local…
This docudrama hybrid is based on the life of writer Andrea Dworkin, who called out sexism …
From Grammy Award-winning director Alan Hicks and Academy Award-winning producer Paula DuPré Pesmen…
Four popular Sicilian feasts illustrate ancient traditions and spectacular rites, often not well…
This informative documentary tells the story of the Bosnian refugees who fled to St. Louis in the…
This call-to-action documentary tells the inspiring story of the Rev. Kenneth McKoy, known to St.…
This feature-length documentary follows oncologist Dr. Carl June as he takes on the impossible:…
Women and men board a mysterious train that takes them to a suspended bridge between heaven and…
In the wake of the Dakota Access Pipeline protests, Indigenous people across the nation are using…
Para dressage is the highest expression of horse training for athletes with a physical disability. "…
Filmed in 2020 and 2021, during the height of the pandemic, this documentary features riveting…
Chicago's West Side epitomizes the violent, struggling city seen daily in the media. "Raised Up West…
This film reveals the history and struggle of contemporary Black women photographers, showcasing and…
Shot in 16mm black and white, "still here" is a study of the vast landscape of ruins and vacant lots…
This film explores the uncertain future of the steel guitar, an instrument primarily played by older…
A powerful film that spotlights the complex lives of trans people in Iran. Both Shervin and Saman…
"The happiest place in America is Boulder, Colo.," said no Black person ever. "This is [Not] Who We…
Stopping the climate crisis is a question of political courage, and the clock is ticking. Over three…
Uýra, a trans Indigenous artist, travels through the Amazon forest on a journey of self-discovery,…
An immersive journey into the world of wild horses, "Wild Beauty" illuminates both the profound…
Back from war in Afghanistan, a young British soldier, struggling with depression and PTSD, finds a…
During her 70 years as a nun, Sister Maria Rosa Leggol helped more than 87,000 Honduran children…