An inspirational story of two women triathletes, pioneers in the sport, during an era when competitions for women were frowned upon. The journeys of Dottie Dorion and Celeste Callahan are part of the movement that battles gender stereotypes and changes perceptions. Their stories shed light on events that became life-changing and progressive due to perseverance and community.
Skier Kai Jones shattered both his legs in a fall from a cliff. The teenager experiences a brutal rescue operation, a difficult operation and life-threatening anemia. The movie shows Kai Jones' fight for survival. It is a story about adversity and how it strengthens one's own resilience.
Shadows of Fallujah interweaves firsthand accounts and combat footage from Operation Phantom Fury to depict not only the story of Third Platoon but also the experiences of thousands of service members ordered to fight—and heal from—the bloodiest battle of the war in Iraq.
From a kid growing up in Stockton, California to a Major League pitcher with the Oakland A’s, Dallas Braden’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Dallas shares his story on the way to the final home game at the Coliseum where we offer a behind-the-scenes look at the emotional exchanges between the staff, TV crew, and long-time fans. It also features conversations with fans about what it means to lose their beloved team after so many years. A powerful reflection on the end of an era and the deep connection between the A's and their community.
Artist Bob Cassilly spent years saving and repurposing relics and treasures slated for demolition as cities across the midwest practiced municipal disinvestment. The sculptor, who previously protected a Michelangelo masterpiece from destruction, transformed art, history, and junk into tunnels, slides and caverns inside of an abandoned ten-story warehouse where he recreated his own unique idea of a city.
For him, the accordion is like a box in which you can get an entire orchestra in order to always have it on your own. Dynamic portrait of the gifted and charismatic accordionist Martynas Levickis.
Interweaving super 8 family films, archival material and experimental animation, a granddaughter takes a deep dive into the remarkable life of her indomitable grandmother: a writer, WWII refugee and Holocaust survivor. “Anyuka” meaning mother in Hungarian, explores: intergenerational trauma, the Jewish diaspora, immigration, motherhood, and religious identity—to tell the story of a tragic and marvelous life across continents.
It's summer. A girl goes into the sea, looks back and smiles at her friend, who is recording an Instagram story. On the same beach, a fully clothed woman looks around not knowing what to do and decides to leave. A webcam records her movements. This is a film that, through personal stories, delves into the issues of self-perception, fear and the relationship with our body.
In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Yana’s deeply personal journey unfolds against a backdrop of chaos and constant feeling of war. She navigates heartbreak family conflicts and a blossoming love with Yaroslava who dreams of defying oppression while battling lung cancer. Their story evolves in a city consumed by violence and oppression.
In 1999, Irish national broadcaster RTÉ announced that its weather forecasters would be replaced by attractive young television presenters. But the people of Ireland had something to say about that.
The story of the South Shore Resource and Advocacy Center, five survivors of domestic violence, and their experience in the Massachusetts justice system.
After a routine follow up appointment, documentary filmmaker and thyroid cancer survivor, Bryn Silverman learns her treatment isn’t over. What begins as a solo investigation into the thoroughness of her healthcare, evolves into a larger re-imagining of the metrics we use to measure our well-being and the importance of community in healing.
'The Ascent of Mt. Meru' is a documentary film which shows the journey of Indian mountaineers who made the World's first ascent on Meru South peak from its West face in the Himalayas in 2023.