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Agony

2022

Agony

2022
4
In search of a 15 days lock-in, a director finds himself captive of a trawler on the high seas, where his distress intertwines with the fate of what he films. A sensory experience between expectation and panic, this first short film has become the expiatory film of a traumatized filmmaker.
Passing Through

2018

Passing Through

2018
6
For decades, the poor and dispossessed have been herded and confined to Skid Row. In Passing Through, the seemingly lost find a new sense of community.
Leaders of Madison’s Black Renaissance

2022

Leaders of Madison’s Black Renaissance

2022
8
Despite Blacks making up only 7% of Madison WI's population, they are leading in so many important areas from education to politics, and are launching so many multi-million dollar projects that people describe this period as a "Black Renaissance."
The Monsters of Florence

2020

The Monsters of Florence

2020
6
It is a cold case that after 50 years still haunts Italy today - an epic travesty of justice shrouded in mystery and deception involving he ritualistic serial murder of eight young couples in the country lanes around Florence in the 1980s.
Mama Irene, Healer of the Andes

2021

Mama Irene, Healer of the Andes

2021
8
Mama Irene, Healer of the Andes, is the story of a remarkable 86 year old Shaman (Healer) from Peru who draws upon indigenous knowledge and traditions in danger of being lost forever. This film is not only a vital document of endangered wisdom; it is also a story about Women empowerment and a testament to living harmoniously with Mother Earth.
Islanders

2022

Islanders

2022
6
Faced with a rapidly-changing music scene and an uncertain future, electro-pop duo FINKEL leave their home in Los Angeles and embark on a journey to the icy forests of Michigan's famous Mackinac Island. Here Jane returns to her childhood home with partner and bandmate Brian to revisit the people and places from her past. With its longstanding ban on automobiles and the daily onslaught of extreme winter weather, life for the few who live on the island year-round is not easy. FINKEL must embrace this unique lifestyle as they dive headfirst in the creative process once more. Their goal: write an album inspired by this extraordinary place. Navigating the joys and complexities of returning to a place frozen in the past, Jane and Brian immerse themselves in the sonic landscape of Mackinac and find inspiration for their new body of work.
The Last Band on Stage

2022

The Last Band on Stage

2022
7
The story of how the band Chicago has lasted 55 years without stopping recording or missing a year of touring.
My Pet and Me

2022

My Pet and Me

2022
1
Do we need animals to fill the void that should really be filled by people? To what extent do we project our own deprivation and longing on these sweet pets? All the protagonists in this documentary are indirectly afraid of being rejected and find safety and unconditional love in their animal(s). We observe these relationships and follow them in their steps to overcome their anxieties and insecurities and step into the world of humans more.
King of Kings: Chasing Edward Jones

2024

King of Kings: Chasing Edward Jones

2024
The untold story of the other boss of Chicago, the King of Policy Kings, a man who held too much power and wealth during segregation.
The Last Daughter

2023

The Last Daughter

2023
7
Brenda’s first memories were of growing up in a loving white foster family, before she was suddenly taken away and returned to her Aboriginal family. Decades later, she feels disconnected from both halves of her life, so she goes searching for the foster family with whom she had lost contact. Along the way she uncovers long-buried secrets, government lies, and the possibility of deeper connections to family and culture.
Facing Suicide

2022

Facing Suicide

2022
5
FACING SUICIDE combines the poignant personal stories of people impacted by suicide with profiles of scientists at the forefront of research to reveal new insights into one of America’s most pressing mental health crises. Shining a light on this difficult topic can destigmatize suicide while revealing that there is help as well as hope for those at risk and their loved ones.
Built Beautiful: An Architecture and Neuroscience Love Story

2020

Built Beautiful: An Architecture and Neuroscience Love Story

2020
6
For centuries, humans have sought to express beauty in architecture and art, but it is only recently that neuroscience is helping to determine how and why beauty plays an important role in our wellbeing. Architects and neuroscientists are embarking on a new field of study in which subliminal responses to one’s built environment may influence the future of design. Experts argue that positive subliminal reactions lead to a pleasurable experience, one reminiscent of a powerful meditation session. The question remains: what makes a building beautiful - or more specifically, which elements of the built environment does the brain recognize as beautiful? Narrated by Martha Stewart.
Stronger by Stress

2022

Stronger by Stress

2022
3
When conventional medicine is struggling to keep up with ever increasing stress levels in populations biohackers show us their holistic approach to life which not only increases their resilience against the stress, but also helps them to perform on higher level.
Tukdam – Between Worlds

2022

Tukdam – Between Worlds

2022
8
Most of us think of death as something clear-cut, and that medical science has it neatly figured out. This feature documentary explodes such assumptions through its exploration of a phenomenon that blurs life and death to an unprecedented degree. In what Tibetan Buddhists call tukdam, advanced meditators die in a consciously controlled manner. Though dead according to our biomedical standards, they often stay sitting upright in meditation; remarkably, their bodies remain fresh and lifelike, without signs of decay for days, sometimes weeks after clinical death. Following ground-breaking scientific research into tukdam and taking us into intimate death stories of Tibetan meditators, the film juxtaposes scientific and Tibetan perspectives as it tries to unravel the mystery of tukdam.
Party Dream

2022

Party Dream

2022
1
PARTY DREAM is the story of Gil Mantera's Party Dream - the craziest live band you've never seen.
Dracula in the Movies

1992

Dracula in the Movies

1992
10
A retrospective of Dracula's appearances in film. It includes trailers and scenes from many Dracula-related films. There is an emphasis on films which feature the actors Bela Lugosi and Christopher Lee, as they portrayed the most popular versions of Dracula. Also covered are films depicting sons and daughters of Dracula, and Dracula-like vampires. Many of the trailers focus on the beauty of Dracula's victims, or the beauty of female vampires.
The Life After Death Project 2: Personal Encounters

2013

The Life After Death Project 2: Personal Encounters

2013
6
Spellbinding accounts of personal encounters with life after death from people of all walks of life including doctors and nurses who have seen spirit visitations and related strange phenomena. Also updates the Forrest J Ackerman case.
Ever Deadly

2022

Ever Deadly

2022
6
Ever Deadly weaves concert footage with stunning sequences filmed on location in Nunavut, seamlessly bridging landscapes, stories and songs with pain, anger and triumph—all through the expressions of Tanya Tagaq, one of the most innovative musical performers of our time.
Splice Here: A Projected Odyssey

2022

Splice Here: A Projected Odyssey

2022
8
A 'cine-ramic' roller-coaster ride through the rise, fall and re-birth of projected film.
Speed Is Expensive: The Philip Vincent Story

2022

Speed Is Expensive: The Philip Vincent Story

2022
7
Philip Vincent built the fastest and most glamorous motorcycles in the world - yet he ended his days in poverty. Some 40 years after he died, one of his machines sold for over $1 million. This is his untold story.