After learning to 'write what you know,' in film school, Half-Filipino and Half-White aspiring filmmaker Andrew Orticio travels back to his father's village in the Philippines to understand his mixed identity.
When you mention "The Letter People" to a 50-year-old who experienced them as a child, their eyes widen with excitement. Here's why... Pre-dating "Sesame Street," teacher Elayne Reiss-Weimann devised a way for her severely struggling students to learn the basic elements of reading. The result, with aid from her co-teacher Rita Friedman, was The Letter People - a national phenomenon throughout the 1970s and 80s in kindergarten & first grade classrooms. Kids fell madly in love with the inflatable characters — The Huggables — whom they believed were alive. It invented techniques that are used by other reading programs to this day! Watch this amazing story told by Elayne, original publisher Dr. Bernard Kauderer, and others who brought the program to life & turned it into a pop culture sensation.
Celebrating 50 years of Space: 1999. This documentary examines the inception, characters, cultural impact, and music of the iconic series. Featuring interviews with John Logan, J.Michael Straczynski, Richard Taylor, plus many more.
Two swimming brothers, Reyes and Luis Baños, from Corralero. Through their annual competition, values such as rivalry and brotherly love emerge. This competition is not only physical but also emotional, reflecting the deep connection with their homeland.
A depressed university student unhappy with his diet of microwave meals finds an innovative and convenient solution to upgrade dinner time, but is it too good to be true?
Two days in the life of Thai conservationist Seub Nakhasathien, two decades apart. One ignites his fight for nature; the other demands the ultimate sacrifice: his life.
How to create collections during power outages — and show them in Paris. Cherish your own — and set trends at the same time. We have documented the journey of Ukrainian fashion — from the 90s to today. The film features Litkovska, Silchenko, October, Bevza, Gunia, and other designers who are performing a complex artistic task: finding themselves and being heard in the world. Backstage, archives from the 90s, shows, production, interviews. This film is not just about clothes — it's about culture, resilience, and creativity.
With the memory of an online relationship he had with a girl in his teenage years, @YOU embarks on a journey in which he reflects on distance, love, fragility and the uncertainty of knowing the whereabouts of the girl who, a few years ago, said goodbye saying that she would end her life.
Founded in Tokyo in the aftermath of WWII, Naito Auto Engineering is a three-generation family business, renown for restoring high-value classic cars with artistry and precision. Masao Naito, with his bold vision and rebellious spirit, took his father's local mechanic shop and turned it into a first-class company, whose services are coveted by top auto collectors the world over. For over 40 years, Masao has ruled the family business with an iron fist. Now, with his retirement on the horizon, cracks are beginning to show. Do the younger Naitos have what it takes to keep the family together, and carry the business forward?
Rami's 13-year-old daughter is killed in Jerusalem by a suicide bomber. When the grieving father meets Palestinian Bassam, an unlikely friendship develops between the two fathers. They do not yet know what tragic twist of fate will bring them even closer together.
"Only a Few Fans" is a documentary that delves into the often-glamorized world of OnlyFans, shedding light on the stark realities faced by many creators. Through a series of intimate interviews with women and men involved in the platform, the film exposes the financial struggles, mental and physical tolls, and the exploitative nature of the industry.
In 1960, in the heart of the Saharan desert, France detonated its first atomic bomb in Reggane, Algeria, forever altering the surrounding land and lives. The invisible populations continue to suffer its fallout in silence.