New Documentary Movies on Kanopy - Page 16

Firestarter: The Story of Bangarra

2021

Firestarter: The Story of Bangarra

2021
8
Taking us through Bangarra Dance Theatre’s spectacular growth, we follow the story of how three young Aboriginal brothers — Stephen, David and Russell Page — turned the newly born dance group into a First Nations cultural powerhouse.
Voice of Freedom

2021

Voice of Freedom

2021
On Easter Sunday, 1939, contralto Marian Anderson stepped up to a microphone in front of the Lincoln Memorial. Inscribed on the walls of the monument behind her were the words “all men are created equal.” Barred from performing in Constitution Hall because of her race, Anderson would sing for the American people in the open air. Hailed as a voice that “comes around once in a hundred years” by maestros in Europe and widely celebrated by both white and black audiences at home, her fame hadn’t been enough to spare her from the indignities and outright violence of racism and segregation.
Meltdown

2021

Meltdown

2021
For 30 years, Lynn Davis has photographed the magnificent icebergs of Greenland. Davis returned recently with climate change expert Tony Leiserowitz, where they take in the meltdown, and explore the implications for the planet.
A Tiny Ripple of Hope

2021

A Tiny Ripple of Hope

2021
A charismatic activist works to build a better Chicago for the teens in his neglected community even if it comes at the cost of his home, his family, and his safety.
A Glitch in the Matrix

2021

A Glitch in the Matrix

2021
5.2
Are we in fact living in a simulation? This is the question postulated, wrestled with, and ultimately argued for through archival footage, compelling interviews with real people shrouded in digital avatars, and a collection of cases from some of our most iconoclastic figures in contemporary culture.
Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir

2021

Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir

2021
8.2
Amy Tan has established herself as one of America’s most respected literary voices. Born to Chinese immigrant parents, it would be decades before the author of The Joy Luck Club would fully understand the inherited trauma rooted in the legacies of women who survived the Chinese tradition of concubinage.
Woman in Motion

2021

Woman in Motion

2021
6.8
Nichelle Nichols' daunting task to launch a national blitz for NASA, recruiting 8,000 of the nation's best and brightest, including the trailblazing astronauts who became the first African American, Asian and Latino men and women to fly in space.
Love Thy Neighbor: The Story of Christian Riley Garcia

2021

Love Thy Neighbor: The Story of Christian Riley Garcia

2021
On May 18, 2018, Christian Riley Garcia was among the 10 who were shot and killed in the Santa Fe high school shooting. This film will examine the impact of his heroic actions and his families fight for healing in the wakes of their loss.
Captains of Za'atari

2021

Captains of Za'atari

2021
6.7
Like many young people around the world, best friends Fawzi and Mahmoud are obsessed with soccer. But for the past several years, the teenagers have been stuck in Zaatari, the world’s largest camp for Syrian refugees, located in Jordan. With uncertain legal status and an interrupted education, their prospects are limited. On the local soccer pitch, however, they can imagine a brighter future as professional athletes, a path to escaping the camp and providing for their families. When scouts from a world-renowned Qatari sports academy visit Zaatari, Fawzi and Mahmoud believe they might be able to realize their dreams—if given the opportunity.
Writing with Fire

2021

Writing with Fire

2021
7.3
In a cluttered news landscape dominated by men, emerges India’s only newspaper run by Dalit women. Armed with smartphones, Chief Reporter Meera and her journalists break traditions on the frontlines of India’s biggest issues and within the confines of their own homes, redefining what it means to be powerful.
Ellipsis

2021

Ellipsis

2021
The narrator collides with animal-shaped shooting targets in the woods. She sets out to unravel a breathtaking and fascinating cultural-historical tangle of animal and human rights: the power of a gaze, the objects of exhibition, and the secondary power of being under scrutiny.
Apollo 11: Quarantine

2021

Apollo 11: Quarantine

2021
6
Summer 1969. The astronauts of Apollo 11 successfully land and walk on the moon. The crew will now quarantine for 21 days following contact with lunar material.
Alien Colony Earth: Human Harvest

2021

Alien Colony Earth: Human Harvest

2021
Now we know why they are here – they want Earth’s resources, and our resources, even those in our bodies, and they are colonizing the sea and certain strategic energy sources, such as volcanos where fleets have appeared as if from underground to consume or capture energy. What we still don’t know is how our political leaders feel about these colonies or if they’ve struck a secret deal. In either case, life on Earth as we know it is about to change. Come with us as we dig deeper into the evidence and find out the truths too ominous for governments to acknowledge publicly.
Vice President Kamala Harris: Chase the Dream

2021

Vice President Kamala Harris: Chase the Dream

2021
Follow the journey of Vice President Kamala Harris, the first black woman and South Asian American to serve as the Vice President. Now she takes on her most crucial role, as the potential President of the United States.
Hot Money

2021

Hot Money

2021
5.4
With wit, satire, and historical context, Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, General Wesley Clark and his son Wes Clark Jr. take us on a journey through the financial circulatory system connecting farmers, homeowners, bankers, academics, and business professionals in a tale that explains the knot of economic forces that can lead to collapse and how to untie it.
Sergio Mendes in the Key of Joy

2021

Sergio Mendes in the Key of Joy

2021
7.7
A joyful, cinematic celebration of this singular musical artist, who remains as vital and relevant today as when he exploded on the scene with his group, Brasil '66. With a rich, multi-layered approach to storytelling, the film digs deep to reveal the forces that shaped his incredible journey.
How It Feels to Be Free

2021

How It Feels to Be Free

2021
Tells the inspiring story of how six iconic African American female entertainers – Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Nina Simone, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier – challenged an entertainment industry deeply complicit in perpetuating racist stereotypes, and transformed themselves and their audiences in the process.
Our Father,

2021

Our Father,

2021
On April 10th, 2020, Father Fred Mazzarella died from Cancer. He was a man with a powerful heart. He touched the hearts of many, including my own. This documentary will explore a glimpse into his life and the people he inspired.
Rock Camp: The Movie

2021

Rock Camp: The Movie

2021
6
Summer camp meets Spinal Tap as we journey to Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp, where dreamers from across America and around the world gather to shred with their heroes - and learn to rock like the legends. Rock Camp is an institution and cultural phenomenon that has been going on in Los Angeles, New York and other cities since 1996. The brainchild of music producer David Fishof, Rock Camp boasts a jaw-dropping array of rock star "counselors" that include Roger Daltrey, Alice Cooper, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, Nancy Wilson, Joe Perry, Jeff Beck, Slash and countless other rock legends. The counselors teach, inspire and jam with the campers over the course of four days. Each Rock Camp concludes with all of the counselors and their respective campers, performing together.
Secrets in Our DNA

2021

Secrets in Our DNA

2021
Some 30 million Americans have sent their DNA to be analyzed by companies like 23andMe and AncestryDNA, hoping to obtain clues to family origins and forecasts of their future health. Some users have found family members and discovered lurking genetic risks. But what happens once the sample is in the hands of testing companies? What are they looking at and how accurate are their results?