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The National Christmas Tree, A Century of Celebration

2024

The National Christmas Tree, A Century of Celebration

2024
A Ken Burns-style documentary exploring the first 100 years of our National Christmas Tree. On Christmas Eve 1923, President Calvin Coolidge lit the first National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse, just south of the White House. We follow the tree through its first 100 years, where it served as a backdrop to many events in our nation's history. We meet the designers and learn their process of lighting our federal fir each year. Available to view here: https://odiesnoutproductions.vhx.tv/
Sunflowers in the Rain

2024

Sunflowers in the Rain

2024
In 2023, during the second year of full scale war, civilians in Ukraine endure constant hardships and terrorist attacks, yet rather than cower or give up hope and leave, many civilians in Ukraine tirelessly volunteer, work, collaborate, and create in support of Ukraine's people, army, animals, and future. "Sunflowers in the Rain" weaves together 10 vignettes from volunteers and civilians working across Ukraine show us the realities of civilian life in a country at war, the inspiring and the tragic moments, and the ways ordinary people have stepped up to face new challenges on their personal quests to help the country persevere.
Just a Bit Outside: The Story of the 1982 Milwaukee Brewers

2024

Just a Bit Outside: The Story of the 1982 Milwaukee Brewers

2024
9
Records the highs and lows of a season that came close to winning the championship. Chronicles the 40-year love affair between a struggling blue-collar city and a perfectly matched blue-collar team.
Petra Kelly - Act Now!

2024

Petra Kelly - Act Now!

2024
7.8
The German documentary is dedicated to an influential figure of the 20th century: Petra Kelly spent her life campaigning for feminism, environmental activism, human rights and peace. She was a political co-founder of the Green Party in the 1970s and 80s and protested against nuclear missiles in West Germany at the height of the Cold War. Above all, however, she believed that one person could very well change the world and thus rose to become an icon of the peace movement.
Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat

2024

Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat

2024
7.6
Jazz and decolonization are intertwined in a powerful narrative that recounts one of the tensest episodes of the Cold War. In 1960, the UN became the stage for a political earthquake as the struggle for independence in the Congo put the world on high alert. The newly independent nation faced its first coup d'état, orchestrated by Western forces and Belgium, which were reluctant to relinquish control over their resource-rich former colony. The US tried to divert attention by sending jazz ambassador Louis Armstrong to the African continent. In 1961, Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba was brutally assassinated, silencing a key voice in the fight against colonialism; his death was facilitated by Belgian and CIA operatives. Musicians Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach took action, denouncing imperialism and structural racism. Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev intensified his criticism of the US, highlighting the racial barriers that characterized American society.
We Are Home

2024

We Are Home

2024
As war ravages their homeland, Ukrainian children flee their homes out of fear. Across the country, young lives are uprooted and transformed overnight. But even amidst devastating loss, the children's resilience and optimism shine through. The original version of the film was 15 minutes long, and it was the one that had the initial festival distribution and screenings. Then, for the release of the film on VOD, the running time was increased to 52 minutes.
Covid Collateral

2024

Covid Collateral

2024
This film reveals the shocking collusion between the government, media, and Big Tech to censor science and silence prominent voices, such as Dr. Jay Bhattacharya (the new head of the NIH), who disagreed with COVID policies.
The Passion foUr the Christ

2024

The Passion foUr the Christ

2024
A witchcraft warlock, a transgender girl, and a victim of child abuse unknowingly cross paths on their way to faith conversion.
P.O.V.

2024

P.O.V.

2024
A young man decides to wear a camera on his head and record every second of his life for a year.
Lady Like

2024

Lady Like

2024
3
In this rags to riches origin story, Lady Camden struggles to manage the demands of her freshly minted international fame, while Rex is forced to come to terms with the troubling childhood he left behind in Camden which drove him to so desperately seek joy, fantasy and escape through the performing arts.
Why Trump?

2024

Why Trump?

2024
Filmmaker Brian Schodorf travels through the heartland of a divided nation, capturing Americans' intimate thoughts about one question: Why Trump?
Vote For Sale

2024

Vote For Sale

2024
10
"Vote For Sale" scrutinizes how Black voters are targeted by both major parties and examines the tangible promises made in exchange for their support and tangible outcomes-or lack thereof.
My Dearest Fu Bao

2024

My Dearest Fu Bao

2024
7.3
After her miraculous birth in Korea, giant panda Fu Bao gained tremendous popularity and love from her fans worldwide. While her upcoming return to China is leaving fans in sorrow, her zookeepers continue their duty to make Fu Bao happy and solemnly start preparing her trip to China. As the expected day of farewell approaches, the zookeepers have to confront another unexpected farewell, and cannot but give in to the emotions they have been holding back. Knowing they must say goodbye soon, they cherish and treasure each day leading up to the farewell.
Chaos Glacier Country

2024

Chaos Glacier Country

2024
An expedition to climb British Columbia's highest mountain goes awry in the face of bad weather, a series of comic mishaps and the stubborn insistence of its leader on using antique climbing equipment.
Black Outside

2024

Black Outside

2024
4
Gary and Mary, hikers, embark on the 2,600-mile Pacific Crest Trail. As a Black man, Gary confronts societal perceptions about Black people in nature while bonding with fellow hikers and navigating the wilderness challenges.
#Untruth: The Psychology of Trumpism

2024

#Untruth: The Psychology of Trumpism

2024
6
From the filmmakers of the critically-acclaimed blockbuster #UNFIT: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF DONALD TRUMP, which grossed over $2.5 million, has been viewed by millions, and was nominated for the IDA Documentary Awards Video Source Award Director, producer, and writer Dan Partland and producer Art Horan are back with #UNTRUTH: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF TRUMPISM examines the psychology of “Trumpism” and the authoritarian strain that it seeded in the American political landscape.
Great White Summer

2024

Great White Summer

2024
10
From the peaks of Cape Cod's surfing waves to the murky depths below, trouble runs deep on this beloved New England seashore after the first fatal shark attack in eighty years upends the community. With the predator population on the rise, and increasing encounters placing lives and livelihoods in peril, Great White Summer chronicles a season of struggle as people demand action, priorities are questioned, personal allegiances shift, and growing suspicion clouds the waters. Nature, culture, commerce and human life collide, with sheer survival at stake as sharks, surfers, scientists and society fight for everything they value.
America's New Female Right

2024

America's New Female Right

2024
Layla Wright travels to the USA to meet the influencer women posting antifeminist and other offensive content online.
Surf Film Tour

2024

Surf Film Tour

2024
A curated program featuring some of the best surf films from around the world, showcasing a variety of surfing. Includes: TO BE FRANK, a short exploring the authentic and positive spirit of 73-year-old Frank Paine, a legend in the Hermosa Beach surf scene… CHASING THE UNICORN, a 34-minute film tracing surfing history in post-war Mozambique, centered on the search for a mythical wave known as the African Kirra.
Cary Grant : The Man He Dreamed of Being

2024

Cary Grant : The Man He Dreamed of Being

2024
The True Story of Cary Grant: From Acrobat To Icon. Explore the meteoric rise of 'Archibald' Leach', better known as 'Cary Grant', from his life as a young acrobat on Broadway to one of America's most beloved actors in Hollywood.