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Luminous

2022

Luminous

2022
7.5
“Luminous” tells the story of the first astronomer in history to publicly predict the near-future explosion of a star. But will he be right? Others in the astronomical community are skeptical, and professional reputations hang in the balance. In production since 2014, “Luminous” follows Calvin College astronomy professor Larry Molnar’s five-year journey to test his unprecedented prediction, knowing that its success or failure will unfold squarely in the international spotlight.
Liquor Store Dreams

2022

Liquor Store Dreams

2022
So Yun Um’s debut feature is a moving portrait of two Korean American children of liquor store owners reconciling their dreams with those of their immigrant parents, against the backdrop of struggles for racial equity in Los Angeles.
Piaget’s Developmental Theory: an Overview

1989

Piaget’s Developmental Theory: an Overview

1989
The work of Jean Piaget has become the foundation of current developmental psychology and the basis for changes in educational practice. David Elkind, author of The Hurried Child and Miseducation, and a student of Jean Piaget, explores the roots of Piaget’s work and outlines important vocabulary and concepts that structure much of the study of child development. Using both archival film of Dr. Piaget and newly shot sequences of Dr. Elkind conducting interviews with children of varying ages, this film presents an overview of Piaget’s developmental theory, its scope and content.
When the Walls Talk: The Whispers Estate Documentary

2017

When the Walls Talk: The Whispers Estate Documentary

2017
4.8
Nestled in a small Indiana town since 1895, Whispers Estate embodies a true paranormal haunting. Turning skeptics into believers, this house proves that its walls do more than just talk. Hear the chilling testimonies of the home owner, the staff, and numerous visitors of their encounters with the entities who reside in this home that many claim is alive
Namrud: Troublemaker

2017

Namrud: Troublemaker

2017
7
Jowan Safadi, born as Palestinian in the State of Israel, is a famous musician and a true free spirit. With his band Fish Samak he delivers songs ranging from the political and social to the emotional and philosophical and gathered a huge fan-community in the Arabic world. Jowan is unafraid to speak his mind or tackle taboo subjects, and his lyrics, at once penetrating and witty, have also courted controversy on several occasions: Previously investigated by Israeli police for "inciting terrorism", his last tour to Jordan ended with his arrest and an overnight stay in a Jordanian prison cell. But this is just the beginning: standing for co-resistance instead of co-existence and criticizing the stare society he lives in, Jowan struggles for his ideals - at any price.
Thud Pilots

2018

Thud Pilots

2018
7.7
This documentary describes the experiences of F-105 Thunderchief "Thud" pilots and crew during the Vietnam War.
Ruminations

2018

Ruminations

2018
A documentary profile on Rumi Missabu, the iconoclast cofounder of San Francisco's infamous Cockettes. Through archive footage, animation and new interviews with stars from SF's queer art past, his lurid tales in and out of the spotlight are revealed as he reinvents himself at the end of his life.
The Miracle of the Little Prince

2018

The Miracle of the Little Prince

2018
7.7
A documentary about the passionate translators of the book The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, who fight for the preservation of their endangered languages.
The Black Kung Fu Experience

2012

The Black Kung Fu Experience

2012
4.8
This film focuses on how a group of African American pioneers became respected masters in a subculture dominated by Chinese and white men.
Red Dot on the Ocean: The Matt Rutherford Story

2014

Red Dot on the Ocean: The Matt Rutherford Story

2014
7
Red Dot on the Ocean is the story of Matt Rutherford, a severely troubled youth, who became a sailing legend. Departing Annapolis, MD in a scrappy old 27-foot fiberglass sloop without fanfare, 30-year-old Rutherford braved the icebergs of the arctic and mountainous waves of Cape Horn to become the only person to ever sail single-handed, non-stop around the Americas; a 27,000 mile journey many professional sailors declared "a suicide mission."
The We Should Game

2023

The We Should Game

2023
Fame driven Ken Dean becomes the subject of a documentary when he attempts to start a pornography company. Following the failure of the company, Ken uses his father's religious music to start a Christian rock band but finds himself trapped in a gay conversion cult.
Baloney

2021

Baloney

2021
4.5
BALONEY tells the surprising story of San Francisco's beloved Gay All-Male Revue of the same name, which has been delighting audiences in recent years with live performances that lovingly investigate the larger milieu of gay and queer men's experience. BALONEY's co-creators, Michael and Rory, invite their collaborators and audiences to embrace the sexualized aspects of striptease and burlesque alongside a blend of fantasy, confession, and social commentary.
What Happened in Vegas

2017

What Happened in Vegas

2017
6.2
Ramsey Denison investigates a terrifying pattern of police corruption and discovers that behind the shimmering surface of Las Vegas lies a police department with individuals willing to go to any lengths to cover up crimes.
Urmila: My Memory Is My Power

2016

Urmila: My Memory Is My Power

2016
The film tells the story of 25-year-old Urmila Chaudary from Nepal. At the age of six she was sold by her family and was forced to work as a slave under appalling conditions for 12 years. Her dream is to end child slavery in Nepal. To this end she fights today as a freedom activist. A film about the quest for justice with a strength that gives courage and hope.
Saint Michael: Meet the Angel

2022

Saint Michael: Meet the Angel

2022
8.5
An inspiring documentary about the role of Saint Michael in Scripture and in our lives. Various religious experts from different parts of the world, discuss Saint Michael from a religious, historical, and cultural angle and present the most sacred Churches and sanctuaries associated with Saint Michael. Audiences will experience powerful testimonies of faith, riveting Church history, and beautiful architecture and art in Christian culture that will bring everyone closer to the extraordinary figure of Archangel Michael, a friend, and warrior for today.
SILVERBACK: The Trent Williams Story

2021

SILVERBACK: The Trent Williams Story

2021
Trent Williams is one of the most athletic and successful offensive linemen in NFL history. The eight-time first-ballot Pro Bowler can go from clearing 5-foot-high box jumps to beating future Hall of Fame running back Adrian Peterson in footwork drills. The 6’5”, 320-pound native of Longview, Texas, is also a skilled hooper, capable of 360-degree dunks and a nasty crossover akin to Allen Iverson’s. Now, the San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle—known as the “Silverback” for his size and speed—is authoring one of the most miraculous comeback stories in NFL history.
Flowstate: The FPV Drone Documentary

2021

Flowstate: The FPV Drone Documentary

2021
Enter the world of First Person View (FPV) drones, where speeds upward of 100 mph and amazing acrobatic feats set these pilots apart. Custom drone designers, freestyle trick pilots, champion drone racers, and pro cinematic pilots will take you on a thrill ride and give you an insider look at what makes them so passionate about this hobby and profession. With FAA regulations threatening to ban self-built drones and heavily restrict flight, what will be the outcome for this innovative, growing hobby and global niche community? Hold on to your seat as the most skilled drone pilots take us on a ride to experience the world from a whole new perspective. Flowstate (edited now to Feature Length) following the events of 2020 as told by the main influencers in the FPV Drone culture, world-wide.
Hauntology of the Retrodromomania

2021

Hauntology of the Retrodromomania

2021
10
Hauntology of the Retrodromomania is an essayistic motion picture, a locomotory legwork, a deambulatory non-rural land survey, a casual journeying in a punctual dissertation around the phenomenon of the nostalgic feeling, discoursing on a late capitalistic landscape of social emotions, which are of yore, yet coloured of the postmodern tint of pixelated neo-noir, a socio-philosophical flâneur’s trip in critical theory escorted by the spirits of French post-structuralists. For a Sociology of Nostalgia revisited.
The Dwarvenaut

2016

The Dwarvenaut

2016
6.2
A glimpse into the unique mind of Brooklyn-based artist and entrepreneur Stefan Pokorny. Director Josh Bishop weaves memories of Stefan’s tumultuous childhood with his current struggles and triumphs to paint a mesmerizing portrait. An art prodigy obsessed from a young age with Dungeons & Dragons, Stefan navigates absurd adventures—from Wisconsin to Venice to Bushwick—on a quest to bring his most personal project to life through an ambitious multimillion dollar Kickstarter campaign.
Cooking up a Tribute

2015

Cooking up a Tribute

2015
6.3
The Roca brothers, co-owners of one of the world's best restaurants, made the decision to close their restaurant for five weeks to tour six cities in four different countries with the entire kitchen and dining room staff.