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Inhospitable

2022

Inhospitable

2022
Why are healthcare costs so high in the United States? Part of the problem lies with the business of hospitals, even those running as nonprofits. InHospitable follows patients and activists as they band together to fight a multi-billion dollar nonprofit hospital system in Pittsburgh that limits vital care for vulnerable patients. Filmmaker Sandra Alvarez explores the perspectives of patients, hospital workers, advocates, and politicians to shed light on an overlooked fight for justice.
My Pet and Me

2022

My Pet and Me

2022
1
Do we need animals to fill the void that should really be filled by people? To what extent do we project our own deprivation and longing on these sweet pets? All the protagonists in this documentary are indirectly afraid of being rejected and find safety and unconditional love in their animal(s). We observe these relationships and follow them in their steps to overcome their anxieties and insecurities and step into the world of humans more.
I Am A Martial Autist

2022

I Am A Martial Autist

2022
Icefyre Martial arts bring an exciting combination of martial arts and rehab services together to make martial arts therapy for children in the city with special needs.
Islanders

2022

Islanders

2022
6
Faced with a rapidly-changing music scene and an uncertain future, electro-pop duo FINKEL leave their home in Los Angeles and embark on a journey to the icy forests of Michigan's famous Mackinac Island. Here Jane returns to her childhood home with partner and bandmate Brian to revisit the people and places from her past. With its longstanding ban on automobiles and the daily onslaught of extreme winter weather, life for the few who live on the island year-round is not easy. FINKEL must embrace this unique lifestyle as they dive headfirst in the creative process once more. Their goal: write an album inspired by this extraordinary place. Navigating the joys and complexities of returning to a place frozen in the past, Jane and Brian immerse themselves in the sonic landscape of Mackinac and find inspiration for their new body of work.
The First Year

2022

The First Year

2022
The main character overcomes the loss of his spouse trying to maintain the usual way of life. Is it possible?
Strange Luck: The Tale of Bill Black

2022

Strange Luck: The Tale of Bill Black

2022
Bill Black Creator of AC Comics the longest running independent comic publisher around tells his story. From how he got into art and film making to his time in the Army during Vietnam.
Party Dream

2022

Party Dream

2022
1
PARTY DREAM is the story of Gil Mantera's Party Dream - the craziest live band you've never seen.
From the Hood to the Holler

2022

From the Hood to the Holler

2022
Charles Booker rode to the brink of one of the biggest upsets in political history. The documentary follows his campaign across Kentucky from the most urban to the most rural settings. Booker and his team rewrite the campaign playbook. They lean into the charge that average Kentuckians have common bonds, a unifying day-to-day struggle. That struggle is color blind. Booker fights to represent Kentuckians that feel invisible. His message is simple whether you are from the city “Hood,” or the Appalachian “Holler,” you are not invisible.
Riotsville, USA

2022

Riotsville, USA

2022
4.9
An archival documentary about the U.S. military’s response to the political and racial injustices of the late 1960s: take a military base, build a mock inner-city set, cast soldiers to play rioters, burn the place down, and film it all.
A Symphony for a Common Man

2022

A Symphony for a Common Man

2022
As head of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, Brazilian diplomat José Bustani became an obstacle in America’s march to war with Iraq. Ousted from his position, he now revisits the chilling events that marked a turning point in global power structures.
Clean

2022

Clean

2022
7.8
When illness forces her away from her beloved trauma cleaning business, Sandra Pankhurst faces up to her traumatic past and begins a search for her birth mother.
74 Minutes

2022

74 Minutes

2022
4
Renowned paranormal investigator Chad Calek shares over an hour of the most intense paranormal activity he's ever captured during his 25-year investigative career.
Trance

2022

Trance

2022
8
A journey to the heart of the mystery of flamenco music. At 62 years old, the master flutist Jorge Pardo, father of the flamenco-jazz fusion with the guitarist Paco de Lucía, takes up the challenge to gather the greatest musicians of today for a unique concert. Transe is an adventure that gives pride of place to musical performances. From Andalusia to New York and India, Jorge Pardo gives us his vision of music. A living portrait of the "founding father" of flamenco-jazz fusion and the world of contemporary flamenco, where tradition opens its doors to the world.
Tampa Beer: Crafting the Bay

2022

Tampa Beer: Crafting the Bay

2022
Brewing a great-tasting beer requires more than hops and barley. It takes innovation and an artist’s vision to create a brew that stands out from the rest. That’s why the art of beer making has played an integral part in establishing Tampa Bay as one of the top craft beer scenes in the country. Tampa Bay has a long history with beer. It’s home to Florida’s first brewery, Florida Brewing Company, which still stands and survived adversities like Prohibition and the Great Depression. And in the past decade, the region has redefined the craft beer scene with pioneers like Cigar City Brewing redefining the craft and precision that makes Tampa Bay beer internationally renowned. Tampa Beer: Crafting The Bay tells the story of a destination that loves beer and the personalities who dedicate their lives brewing it. From hipster havens to historic districts, meet the people and places who make Tampa Bay the heart of Florida’s craft beer scene.
Behind the Stage Door

2022

Behind the Stage Door

2022
From his early days playing drums in his band, The Grains of Sand, to becoming one of the top grossing concert promoters in the United States, Rich Engler is the embodiment of the rags to "riches" American Dream come true.
A Pebble in the Pond

2022

A Pebble in the Pond

2022
4.5
A joyful documentary spotlighting a non profit, founded by an innovative woman, that has been changing lives for over 125 years.
Dreamland: A Storming Area 51 Story

2022

Dreamland: A Storming Area 51 Story

2022
4.5
A life-long alien enthusiast and comedian, Brian Moreno, hires a film crew to follow him on his extra-terrestrial fact finding adventure to the viral "Storming Area 51" event.
Facing Suicide

2022

Facing Suicide

2022
5
FACING SUICIDE combines the poignant personal stories of people impacted by suicide with profiles of scientists at the forefront of research to reveal new insights into one of America’s most pressing mental health crises. Shining a light on this difficult topic can destigmatize suicide while revealing that there is help as well as hope for those at risk and their loved ones.
The True Story of Lady Gaga

2022

The True Story of Lady Gaga

2022
Pop icon, film star, LGBTQ+ activist: Lady Gaga inspires her fans with much more than just her singing talent. But she is paying a high price for her rise to the top.
Ever Deadly

2022

Ever Deadly

2022
6
Ever Deadly weaves concert footage with stunning sequences filmed on location in Nunavut, seamlessly bridging landscapes, stories and songs with pain, anger and triumph—all through the expressions of Tanya Tagaq, one of the most innovative musical performers of our time.