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1521: The Quest for Love and Freedom

2023

1521: The Quest for Love and Freedom

2023
1.5
In pre-Spanish era Philippines, a young native princess with goddess-like beauty falls in love with a dashing Spanish soldier. Against all odds, and pulled apart by their loyalties to their own people, they fight for their clandestine romance.
The UFO Crash at Roswell

2023

The UFO Crash at Roswell

2023
8
A retrospective of the events during a night in 1947 when a flying saucer crashed close to Roswell, New Mexico.
First Responders in Crisis

2023

First Responders in Crisis

2023
First responders make up less than 2% of the population, but account for nearly 20% of the suicides. This doc looks at the mental health struggles of firefighters, police officers and EMTs, through the lens of a small town in New England.
Nine Divine

2023

Nine Divine

2023
4
A shy foster girl uses her amazing art skills and creative abilities to escape her traumatic life. But when her baby brother goes missing, she finds herself in a race against time to save him among rising concerns of her sanity.
Flying High Again

2023

Flying High Again

2023
In a world, where the snowboard corporatocracy cares more about the next Instagram swipe, one company has decided to team up with legendary snowboard film director, Mike Hatchett, and do the impossible. This film defies all odds - to bring together a crew of passionate riders for a full-length feature film - and celebrate what matters most: a bomber squad, rowdy soundtrack, and pure unadulterated riding action. Are you ready?
Diamonds in the Dirt

2023

Diamonds in the Dirt

2023
A film about the history and evolution of rap music in the city of Baton Rouge spanning from 1985 to 2017 and beyond. It covers the art in its purest form and the artists that have created the city's unique sound. It's a story of hope, redemption and dreams in a place where dreams don't exist.
Fine Lines

2023

Fine Lines

2023
This short documentary follows the daily lives of Israeli citizens Regina and Nathan Ofan who have been married for over 50 years. Regina, a Zionist who moved from New York to Israel in her 20s, has been a liberal her entire life. Nathan, on the other hand, left a very religious household in Jerusalem and leans to the right in his political views. When the latest conflict between Israel and Hamas starts to escalate, so does the tension between the couple. Filmed in the comfort of their apartment, Regina and Nathan’s arguments and intense dynamics unveil the frustration and hopelessness of the vast majority of Israelis, who have come to accept these wars as part of their everyday reality.
Glowzies

2023

Glowzies

2023
5
After an ancient evil is awakened in the depths of an abandoned uranium mill, four old military veterans join forces with some internet kids to stop it before it slimes the population.
Country Brawlers

2023

Country Brawlers

2023
A raw and intimate look into the lives of professional boxers in Appalachia and the coaches that give them a fighting chance in an unforgiving region.
Senior Year: Love Never Fails

2023

Senior Year: Love Never Fails

2023
In this sequel to "Freshman Year (2019)", CJ and Marcella struggle to protect their relationship against the rising tide of pressure from family, faith, and friends when a devastating discovery upends their lives.
Blackout

2023

Blackout

2023
5.6
Small town artist Charley is a tortured man whose drinking binges blur with his sneaking suspicion that he might be a werewolf. He distances himself from those he loves and sinks deeper into solitude, as his flashes of memory of his grisly nighttime acts manifest themselves through his artwork.
On Fire

2023

On Fire

2023
6.3
Inspired by true and harrowing events, an ordinary man finds his world suddenly torn apart as devastating wildfires rip through the surrounding countryside. With precious moments ticking by, he must flee with his son and pregnant wife if they have any hope of surviving the rapid forces of mother nature.
Ukrainian Mothers and the Children of War

2023

Ukrainian Mothers and the Children of War

2023
Amidst the devastating aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, this poignant documentary follows brave Ukrainian mothers who seek refuge in Canada, striving to rebuild their shattered lives and provide a new beginning for their children. The film also highlights the compassionate Canadian families who lend a helping hand to these war refugees, echoing their ancestors' past act of kindness. Through intimate storytelling, the series showcases the resilience of the human spirit as these families find hope and restoration in their shared journey towards a better future.
Downwind

2023

Downwind

2023
An obsessive kid tries to successfully make a paper airplane fly, all while mending the challenging relationship with her Mom.
Feeding Tomorrow

2023

Feeding Tomorrow

2023
Food influences every part of our lives, yet our national agricultural system is going terribly wrong. From our emphasis on cattle farming and chemical fertilization to wasteful distribution, there is a direct connection between unhealthy soil and unhealthy people. Feeding Tomorrow poses one of the most important questions of our time: How can we feed the earth’s population of 8 billion people in a just, sustainable, and environmentally responsible way?
A Match in Manhattan

2023

A Match in Manhattan

2023
6.7
When Celeste loses her job as a teacher in Rocheport because of her non-curriculum style of teaching, her boss puts her forward for an au pair job with infamous NY Property Tycoon Richard Trapp. With nothing to lose and an amazing opportunity to gain, Celeste applies and gets the job! As Celeste settles into this new life in the big apple, it isn’t all plain sailing, as she struggles with the children, and this isn’t helped by Richard’s girlfriend Julie – who is desperate to marry Richard and send the children to boarding school.
Surprised by Oxford

2023

Surprised by Oxford

2023
5.8
Brilliant but emotionally-guarded Caro Drake arrives in Oxford with the singular goal of attaining her PhD, but through a turbulent friendship with a charming young man she starts to open herself up to mystery, vulnerability, and love.
Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman

2023

Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman

2023
6
For generations, the eldest son of the village has been the protector, but the current heir, Dr. Cheon, is a fake exorcist who doesn't believe in ghosts. Using his penetrating insight into people's minds, he performs fake exorcisms and resolves cases brought to him. However, Yoo-kyung, a client who can see ghosts, approaches him with an offer too tempting to refuse. With his assistant In-bae, Dr. Cheon heads to Yoo-kyung’s house, and gets involved in a series of strange phenomena. As they delve into the mysteries there, they uncover the secrets of a talisman known as ‘Seolkyung’...
In Transit

2023

In Transit

2023
Two friends sell drugs in NYC to pay off a debt while navigating daily life and romance while dealing with a psychopathic kingpin. When opportunity arrives to get out, they jump at the chance but it may be too little too late.
Escape Pod

2023

Escape Pod

2023
5
After a deadly explosion on their deep-space vessel, a young astronaut wakes up on an escape pod with no memory of how he got there or of the explosion. With limited knowledge, he must listen to the stories of those on board with him to piece together what really happened.