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Seoul Station

2013

Seoul Station

2013
August 2011, Seoul station was ‘reborn’ restoring the historical traces it once had. It was named as ‘Cultural Station 284’. To commemorate this very day, an opening exhibition was held, named as ‘COUNTDOWN’. However, among all the fine works of art alongside the exhibition, the best piece of art was not to be found. To be precise, that very piece of art was not available at that time. That work of art needed time to be established. After observing and speculating the abject moments of the restoration process, finally, it was completed.
Mexico's Bravest Man

2016

Mexico's Bravest Man

2016
Julian Leyzaola Perez, former military officer turned police chief, declared open war on the drug cartels in Tijuana, MX and Juarez, MX. Murder rates in both cities dropped, while outrage spilled over regarding human rights abuses committed by Leyzaola's police force. Are Leyzaola's hardball policies justified? What are his loyalties? In a society known for rampant political corruption at all levels, is it possible for a police chief to play a clean game?
The Rest Is History

2019

The Rest Is History

2019
From the days of illegal raves to the dark club sounds of Optical and Ed Rush. The Rest Is History is a look back at the early years of Jungle/Drum and bass music, how it developed, and the culture that surrounded it.
Terra de Cegos

2005

Terra de Cegos

2005
What characterizes the spaces, differentiating the fields of the cities, the suburbs of the centers is, in large part, the speed of their modification. The circulation experience will have allowed us to compare the looks of foreign artists with the looks of local children, to measure resistance and change capacities.
Cadet Amarilla, My Son

2019

Cadet Amarilla, My Son

2019
A documentary about the death of Cadet Marco Amarilla in a military academy in Paraguay, a death that was initially reported as a suicide, but was revealed to be a cover-up in a country where dozens of other young men have died in military facilities.
American Trial: The Eric Garner Story

2020

American Trial: The Eric Garner Story

2020
By depicting real-life witnesses and actual evidence in a courtroom setting, American Trial will tell the story of the trial that may have occurred had NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo been indicted for the killing of Eric Garner in Staten Island, New York. Using the trial as a conduit, this documentary will examine accountability, race and police/civilian relations in New York City and beyond.
Betrayal

2018

Betrayal

2018
For a life of pomp and splendor, Bastian takes over the kindergarten of a private parents' initiative as treasurer. The documentary tells the true story of an impostor. It is about social coexistence, trust and setting an example of values for children. Bastian doesn't give a damn about these values. For him, they are just annoying conventions, obstacles on the way to a life with a Ferrari and high-class prostitutes. And for this life, Bastian steals from the kindergarten of a private parents' initiative. For the viewer, this is an astonishing balancing act between right and wrong, between pity and schadenfreude.
Stunder av lycka

1996

Stunder av lycka

1996
A documentary about the caravan campers of Tofta Södra, Gotland, Sweden. A high dose of swedish summer.
We are Traffic!

1999

We are Traffic!

1999
The film chronicles the history and development of "Critical Mass", the leaderless, grassroots bicycle movement from its 1992 beginnings in San Francisco to its spread across the globe to over 200 cities in 14 countries. With traffic congestion, pollution, and road rage on the rise, cyclists are advocating for transportation alternatives. Critical Mass is at the cutting edge of this mindset.
American Native

2014

American Native

2014
Thirty miles from Manhattan a group of mysterious mountain people fight for recognition as a legitimate Native American tribe from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. What begins as their journey travels the country as Native American’s fight for their rights at Standing Rock, Apache Junction and throughout the United States. Examining through expert interviews and unbridled access to the community, the film provides an in depth look at the complex past, volatile present and endangered future of the Ramapough Mountain Indians and what it truly means to be a “Native American”.
Some American Feminists

1978

Some American Feminists

1978
A series of interviews, combined with newsreel footage, that placed the American feminist movement in historical perspective. Six of the movement's founding women, including Betty Friedan and Kate Millett, discuss the issues that most concern them.
WORLD'S MOST DANGEROUS PAPER ROUTE

2018

WORLD'S MOST DANGEROUS PAPER ROUTE

2018
The story of the unsung heroes who deliver the 'Stars And Stripes' military newspaper to soldiers in Afghanistan. Part of the film shows the paper delivery to Camp Lightning after 90 minutes on a Chinook helicopter, two miles up a mountain, and further travel on Humvees.
A War Story

2018

A War Story

2018
In 1997, Osama bin Laden declared war on the USA and Pulitzer Prize winning CNN correspondent Peter Arnett embarked on a mission to locate and interview him. A War Story follows the dramatic events leading up to the interview and the Kiwi journalist's horror on 9/11, as he recalled bin Laden's veiled threats.
One October: A Nightmare In Las Vegas

2018

One October: A Nightmare In Las Vegas

2018
A documentary on the mass shooting at a concert in Las Vegas.
From the Kill Pen

2016

From the Kill Pen

2016
Horse slaughter is more than inhumane. It's big business.
The Circus: Down the Road

2019

The Circus: Down the Road

2019
An inside look at Carson & Barnes, the world's largest tented circus.
The Remarkable Life of John Weld

2018

The Remarkable Life of John Weld

2018
The true life story of John Weld, who went from stuntman during Hollywood's golden era, to journalist, novelist and many other careers.
Linie 41

2016

Linie 41

2016
"LINE 41" documents a Holocaust and Lodz Ghetto survivor's return back to today's Lodz (Poland). Until now, Grossmann had repressed his desire to learn about the fate of his brother he lost contact with in 1942. 70 years later, Grossmann starts a search for his missing brother. His search crosses paths with Jens-Jürgen Ventzki, son of the former Nazi Head Mayor of Lodz. Ventzki is pursuing his family's dark secret. In tracing their family histories, they inevitably confront each other.
Mentally Al

2020

Mentally Al

2020
A character study of, “the funniest comedian you’ve never heard of,” and an exploration of how we define artistic success, MENTALLY AL follows Al Lubel, a former Star Search grand champion as he struggles to get by, perpetually broke and sleeping on friends couches, as he continues to pursue his artistic dreams into his sixties.
A Bond Unbroken, the Why of Minh

2017

A Bond Unbroken, the Why of Minh

2017
A reunion 40 years in the making. After decades of wondering what became of their combat interpreter, a group of U.S. Navy SEALs attempts to find Nguyen Hoang Minh, left behind in the aftermath of the Vietnam War. When they discover him living in abject poverty, the bond they forged during the conflict is so strong that the entire SEAL community takes up funds to ensure that Minh has financial security for the rest of his life. The film documents the circumstances that created that bond, the reunion, and the impact on the Vietnamese-American community.