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Free Puppies!

2022

Free Puppies!

2022
Tens of thousands of dogs are transported every year from areas with high euthanasia rates to parts of the country with fewer unwanted dogs and a surplus of adopters. Knowing the happy ending for these lucky dogs is only the beginning of the story, FREE PUPPIES. takes a closer look at where they come from. By following dog rescuers throughout rural counties in the Georgia-Alabama-Tennessee tristate area, we see the challenges that lead to dog overpopulation in the first place and the work being done in these communities to overcome them.
Back to the Drive-in

2022

Back to the Drive-in

2022
5
A feature-length documentary that goes behind the scenes to get to know the families who own and operate drive-in theaters.
Calendar Girls

2022

Calendar Girls

2022
8.2
Whether they’re performing at an animal rescue center benefit, a church fundraiser, or a shrimp parade, the Calendar Girls give it all they’ve got. And they have a lot to give — impressive makeup; handmade costumes; elaborate dance routines; and, most notably, their unparalleled enthusiasm and sparkling personalities. They are a group of hardworking senior volunteer dancers in Florida, determined to prove that age is just a number.
Free Chol Soo Lee

2022

Free Chol Soo Lee

2022
7.3
On June 3, 1973, a man was murdered in a busy intersection of San Francisco’s Chinatown as part of an ongoing gang war. Chol Soo Lee, a 20-year-old Korean immigrant who had previous run-ins with the law, was arrested and convicted based on flimsy evidence and the eyewitness accounts of white tourists who couldn’t distinguish between Asian features. Sentenced to life in prison, Chol Soo Lee would spend years fighting to survive behind bars before journalist K.W. Lee took an interest in his case. The intrepid reporter’s investigation would galvanize a first-of-its-kind pan-Asian American grassroots movement to fight for Chol Soo Lee’s freedom, ultimately inspiring a new generation of social justice activists.
Film: The Living Record of Our Memory

2022

Film: The Living Record of Our Memory

2022
8.1
Why are we still able, today, to view images that were captured over 125 years ago? As we enter the digital age, audiovisual heritage seems to be a sure and obvious fact. However, much of cinema and our filmed history has been lost forever. Archivists, technicians and filmmakers from different parts of the world explain what audiovisual preservation is and why it is necessary. The documentary is a tribute to all these professionals and their important work.
The Book of Harth

2022

The Book of Harth

2022
8.5
A New York City-based conceptual artist embarks on a 20-year art project asking culturally significant people to sign his copy of The Holy Bible.
Aliens Uncovered: ET or Man-Made

2022

Aliens Uncovered: ET or Man-Made

2022
4
The crash of Roswell wasn't meant for New Mexico. In 1947, a neighboring state had 3 major sightings that were swept under the rug. With The Phoenix Light's and Travis Walton's "Fire in the Sky", there's a rich history of UFO involvement in Arizona. This film focuses on fresh UFO content from present day, containing interviews from residents and law enforcement officers statewide.
Afghanistan Undercover

2022

Afghanistan Undercover

2022
An undercover investigation focuses on the Taliban's crackdown on women in Afghanistan.
Camp OrangeRay

2022

Camp OrangeRay

2022
This art drenched, music driven, Art-Rock-Doc follows the journey of artist/shaman Wendi Morrison; from a childhood in Hollywood, and a decade of headlining the Sunset Strip Rock Clubs, fronting her band: Mercury 5; Wendi walked away to the Forest.
Songbirds

2022

Songbirds

2022
The Songbirds guitar museum hosted the world's largest collection of vintage guitars. Covid-19's devastating blow to the music industry forced the museum to permanently close. This documentary film explores the final hours and cultural impact of this special collection.
The Expert at the Card Table: Looking for Erdnase

2022

The Expert at the Card Table: Looking for Erdnase

2022
9
The best magicians of the 21st century set out on a journey to search for the lost author of the most legendary book about the art of sleight of hand.
Ryan Kelly Presents: Girlfriends and Girl Friends

2022

Ryan Kelly Presents: Girlfriends and Girl Friends

2022
Have you ever been in a relationship? What about a bad relationship? Well, Ryan Kelly has seen most of it, and boy did it not go well. Come along and follow his misadventures in dating, where, for the first time ever, he's spoken about romantic relationships on stage. He hopes you like it as the tale of humorous misery, as he tries to help us all with what we're looking for: Love.
Kangaroo to Kakadu: Australia

2022

Kangaroo to Kakadu: Australia

2022
A journey thru the backbone of the continent, from south to north, the challenging center discovering the landmarks, the Great Ocean Road, K.I., Coober Pedy, Uluru-Kata-Tjuta, Nitmiluk, and Kakadu. Nature and history.
Eastbound Westbound: A Winemaker’s Story From Bordeaux and California

2022

Eastbound Westbound: A Winemaker’s Story From Bordeaux and California

2022
8
A modern and fast-paced cinematic documentary that aims to trace, understand and demonstrate the historical and unwavering links between the United States, Bordeaux and its wines. An investigation like no other, Eastbound Westbound lets the viewer understand how this Franco-American friendship around Bordeaux wines had its starting point in the 18th century around the greatest connoisseur of fine wines and lover of Bordeaux, the American Thomas Jefferson, US Ambassador to Paris and third President of the United States. To better demonstrate Thomas Jefferson’s legacy, this intimate relationship between the two winegrowing continents is illustrated through interlinked portraits of wine families, from many and varied backgrounds but all sharing a real passion for wine. Leading players in their field, they produce some of the best wines in the world.
The Mission

2022

The Mission

2022
5.3
Four American teenagers have received a mission from God that takes them from the safety of their remote religion-filled bubbles to the other side of the planet. In the frozen forested lands of Finland, these impassioned, wide-eyed teens confront local Finns, Europe’s most non-religious and private people, and attempt to convert them to their faith, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Claydream

2022

Claydream

2022
6.8
A modern day Walt Disney, Will Vinton picked up a ball of clay and saw a world of potential. Known as the “Father of Claymation,” Vinton revolutionized the animation business during the 80s and 90s. But after 30 years of being the unheralded king of clay, Will Vinton’s carefully sculpted American dream came crumbling down. Structured around interviews with this charismatic pioneer and his close collaborators, the film charts the rise and fall of the Academy Award and Emmy winning Will Vinton Studios.
En la boca del Bajío

2022

En la boca del Bajío

2022
2
Nolo, a young skater, shows us how skateboarding survives and develops in Celaya, Guanajuato, one of the most dangerous cities in the world.
In the Water, Behind the Lens

2022

In the Water, Behind the Lens

2022
”In the Water, Behind the Lens" examines the world of surf photography. Shooting from the water, photographers face many dangers, ranging from being hit by a surfboard, drowning, or being attacked by sharks. This film tells the story of these passionate water photographers, located all over the world, and all in pursuit of the perfect shot.
Healey Willan: Doctor of Notes

2022

Healey Willan: Doctor of Notes

2022
For over half a century, Healey Willan, the "Dean of Composers", influenced generations of classical and choral musicians in Canada and throughout the world.
Ukraine: Life Under Russia's Attack

2022

Ukraine: Life Under Russia's Attack

2022
A look inside the Russian assault on Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, told by displaced families, civilians caught in the fight and first responders.