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Stolen Dough

2023

Stolen Dough

2023
"Stolen Dough" is the remarkable story of Anthony Mongiello. An Italian-American whose patent was stolen by Pizza Hut. What follows are the real life events of a 1 Billion dollar lawsuit
Into the Spotlight

2023

Into the Spotlight

2023
On the heels of a tragedy and the COVID-19 pandemic, a Dallas-based theatre troupe comprised of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are determined to write, rehearse, and perform their 11th annual original musical.
Rowdy Girl

2023

Rowdy Girl

2023
A former cattle rancher, turned activist, converted her husband's beef operation to a farmed animal sanctuary and endeavors to help others transition from animal ag to become plant-based.
Green City Life

2023

Green City Life

2023
5
What makes a city healthy? How do we build greener and cleaner cities of tomorrow, reconnecting with nature and combining the benefits of the countryside with the advantages of the urban world? This inspiring documentary on how cities can be propelled into the 21st century links solutions such as revegetation, urban farming, and bio-waste recovery with greener and healthier cities for everyone.
Ce Qui Nous Lie

2023

Ce Qui Nous Lie

2023
A Certain Woman

2023

A Certain Woman

2023
A Certain Woman features Shirael Pollack - Immigrant, Wife, Mother, Advocate and Entrepreneur-in an intimate and luminous examination of a 21st Century Woman.
Enter the Slipstream

2023

Enter the Slipstream

2023
7
Follows the Education First (EF) Cycling Team as they navigate a turbulent 2020 season through the Tour de France, telling the individual stories of the riders, from Colombian star Rigo Urán to rising up-and-comers and veteran teammates.
Eden's Last Chance

2023

Eden's Last Chance

2023
The film follows 18 year-old activist Joshua Wright on his journey into the environmental movement. He interviews people including climate scientists and frontline activists, seeking a way out of the environmental Armageddon his generation was born into.
Exclusion U

2023

Exclusion U

2023
EXCLUSION U looks at the real scandal in higher education: How Ivy League Universities hoard billions while refusing to expand enrollments. These tax-exempt institutions are failing their mission to act in the public good. Interviews with low income students who fight for a place on campus, deans of admissions and shocking financial information force the question: why do we continue to invest so much in institutions that invest so little back in us?
Eastern Front

2023

Eastern Front

2023
On February 24, 2022, Yevhen, together with his friends, volunteered to join the first aid squad on the front line. They provided life-saving support and evacuation of the wounded. This film reveals the experiences of these young men for six months full of drama, despair, fear, hatred, bitterness, love, and, most importantly, faith in victory.
Minnesota Mean

2023

Minnesota Mean

2023
"Minnesota Mean" follows the powerful women of the Minnesota RollerGirls for a season as they balance life, friendship, and roller derby.
Grandpa Was An Emperor

2023

Grandpa Was An Emperor

2023
The documentary follows Yeshi Kassa, great-granddaughter of Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia, as she embarks on a personal quest to discover what happened to her closest relatives during the coup of 1974. While Yeshi and her older sister were thousands of miles away in a British boarding school, her great-grandfather was deposed by a revolution, setting off a harrowing chain of events that would put her parents and siblings in grave danger. For the very first time, the royal family examines the events that led to the collapse of a 3,000-year-old dynasty and reflects on how, against all odds, they were able to survive this turbulent time in Ethiopian history.
Les Virtuoses

2023

Les Virtuoses

2023
7.5
Mermaids

2023

Mermaids

2023
2
This documentary explores Mermaids and their history. Learn about this mythological creature that has fascinated man for centuries. Get ready for Mermaids!
Hoopties

2023

Hoopties

2023
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is one of the premier automotive races of the year. Companies invest millions into cars and racers alike to take home the trophy and the glory of a Le Mans win. And then there is the 24 Hours of Lemons, a 24-hour endurance car race that travels year-round. The rules are simple: buy or build a race car for $500 or less—the most laps win. The teams? Three Pedal Mafia, Team Fafrumwinnin, and Great Globs of Oil will pit their wits, their technical acumen, and common sense against competitors and the laws of physics alike.
UTE: Keeping the Spirit

2023

UTE: Keeping the Spirit

2023
2
Bold, daring, and impossible to ignore, UTE is a singer-songwriter bringing her uplifting anthems to the global stage. She has amassed a following worldwide for her inspiring story and irresistibly infectious positive outlook on life.
Weird Al: Never Off Beat

2023

Weird Al: Never Off Beat

2023
1
Call him a creative genius or just plain wacky. Either way Alfred Yankovic has carved his own brand of comedic parodies, polka medleys, and original songs for the outcast who never fit in.
Out of the Loop

2023

Out of the Loop

2023
10
Chicago comics talk about the trials and tribulations of developing their acts in the Windy City.
Twice Colonized

2023

Twice Colonized

2023
7.8
Renowned Inuit lawyer Aaju Peter has long fought for the rights of her people. When her son suddenly dies, Aaju embarks on a journey to reclaim her language and culture after a lifetime of whitewashing and forced assimilation. But can she both change the world and mend her own wounds?
For What It's Worth

2023

For What It's Worth

2023
2
Three stories about gold, from a working mine in the Philippines, a proposed mine in a Greek forest, and a laboratory in Belgium. Together, they form a meditation on the possible meanings of value.