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The World to Come
In upstate New York in the 1850s, Abigail begins a new year on the rural farm where she lives with her husband Dyer. As Abigail considers the year to come through her journal entries, we experience the marked contrast between her deliberate, stoic manner and her unraveling complex emotions. Spring arrives and Abigail meets Tallie, an emotionally frank and arrestingly beautiful newcomer renting a neighboring farm with her husband, Finney. The two strike up a tentative relationship, filling a void in their lives which neither knew existed.

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- 2020
Caffeine and Gasoline: Evolution of the American Rocker
From its earliest roots in the East Side of London, 'Rocker' culture has made its way around the globe. The Rockers, the Leather Boys, the Ton-up boys - they and the machines they ride have held our fascination for generations. Whether we have admired or feared the subculture, one thing's for sure: It's an ever-evolving faction writing its own mythology and leaving tread marks on motorcycle culture. Caffeine and Gasoline takes a brief look at the history of the rocker and cafe clubs that started the movement in East London, speaking with Northern Rockers and Ace Cafe patrons. Filmmaker Steven 'Fenix' Maes and his crew spent two years documenting vintage bike enthusiasts, custom bike builders and cafe racer clubs around the United States, searching for what it means to be an American Rocker.

- 2018
Crestone
Set in the desert of Crestone, Colorado over the course of eight days, Crestone follows a group of SoundCloud rappers who live in solitude, growing weed and making music for the internet. When an old friend arrives to make a movie, reality and fiction begin to blur.

- 2020
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
Navigating the current film business is more difficult than ever before. Rapidly-changing technology, and a greatly over-crowded marketplace have lead to an industry in which anyone can make a film now, but few can make a living. CLAPBOARD JUNGLE is a documentary intended to serve as a survival guide for the modern independent filmmaker. Featuring interviews with dozens of directors, producers, writers, actors, distributors, festival programmers, publicity persons and much more, while following one filmmaker's personal journey, this is a film created to help people stay afloat in a risky business.

- 2020
An Impossible Project
In a world dominated by zeroes and ones, eccentric scientist Florian "Doc" Kaps endeavors to protect the future of analog and inspire people to connect with “real” things. His crusade begins with an impossible mission: to save the last Polaroid factory.

- 2020
The Hills I Call Home
An intimate look inside the small town of Beattyville, located deep in the heart of America's Appalachian mountains.

- 2021
They Say It Can't Be Done

- 2019
Crop Circle Realities
This phenomenon stretches far beyond the boundaries of England with over a thousand crop circles spanning the globe. Although there have been some claimants to come forward to take responsibility for the creation of some crop circles, this documentary seeks out the most incredible crop circle designs and a possible E.T connection to their making. Realities that some may never have been exposed to before in regards to the UFO and crop circle phenomena.

- 2021
The War and Peace of Tim O'Brien
Renowned author, Tim O'Brien, wrestles with the nation's wars as he battles to finish one last book.

- 2020
Still Life in Lodz
A 75 year-old painting in one apartment becomes an investigation into the power of memory, art, time and resilience. An ode to the lost generations of Jewish Lodz, in three completely different eras. One painting, a century of Jewish life.

- Metascore62
- 2019
Miss Angela
The remarkable story of 91 year old Cuban-American singer-songwriter Angela Alvarez who's lifetime of songs were nearly lost to the world. An inspiring tale of love, loss, struggle but ultimately triumph, 'Miss Angela' is a story 75 years in the making.

- 2021
Underplayed
Filmed over the summer festival season, Underplayed presents a portrait of the current status of the gender, ethnic, and sexuality equality issues in dance music. Seen through the lens of the female pioneers, next-generation artists and industry leaders who are championing the change, and inspiring a more diverse pool of role models for future generations.

- 2020
The Road Forward
The Road Forward, a musical documentary by Marie Clements, connects a pivotal moment in Canada's civil rights history-the beginnings of Indian Nationalism in the 1930s-with the powerful momentum of First Nations activism today. The Road Forward's stunningly shot musical sequences, performed by an ensemble of some of Canada's finest vocalists and musicians, seamlessly connect past and present with soaring vocals, blues, rock, and traditional beats. A rousing tribute to the fighters for First Nations rights, a soul-resounding historical experience, and a visceral call to action.

- 2017
American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally
An American woman named Mildred Gillars broadcast Nazi propaganda during World War II. She was dubbed Axis Sally by the American GIs who simultaneously loved and hated her. The story plunges the viewer into the dark underbelly of the Third Reich's hate-filled propaganda machine, Sally's eventual capture, and subsequent trial for treason in Washington D.C. after the war.

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- 2021
That Click
A man at the cutting edge of fashion, photojournalism and portraiture, photographer to the stars Douglas Kirkland has portrayed over sixty years of pop culture. This fascinating feature takes a closer look into the career of one of the most important photographers of the last century. His subjects, who are some of the biggest stars of Hollywood and the fashion world, provide testimonials.

- 2019
Superfan Dogs: Comic Book Legends
Faster than a speeding bullet. More powerful than a locomotive. Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. Your favorite comic book superheroes can do all that and lots more. Come along for the ride as we investigate the origins of comic book do-gooders and those who brought them to life in Superfan Dogs: Comic Book Legends.

- 2021
Us Kids
Students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida speak out against the national gun-violence epidemic after a mass shooting at their school kills 17 people.

- Metascore64
- 2020
Guns, Bombs & War: A Love Story
Could we find Love beyond Hate, could we find Peace beyond War? Can we heal, in Oneness, our Humanity and the World?
- 2021
Born in a Ballroom
Born in a saloon the night her parents' cabin burned down, Eleanor had a huge impact on her West Virginia village. Through entrepreneurship, she inspired her town and founded a restaurant that reflects her unique legacy to this day.

- 2019
P!nk: All I Know So Far
A behind-the-scenes look at P!NK as she balances family and life on the road, leading up to her first Wembley Stadium performance on 2019's "Beautiful Trauma" world tour.

- Metascore60
- 2021
The Race to Save the World
The Race to Save the World is a climate change documentary like no other. Instead of focusing on paralyzing facts and numbers this inspiring feature takes a unique approach by following passionate activists, ages 15-72, who are in the trenches fighting for a livable future. These brave climate warriors put their lives on the line to push for change, regardless of the personal cost.

- 2021
Alien Deception: The Biggest Lie in History
For decades, world governments have lied to the people about the alien presence on Earth. Project Blue Book was reportedly closed down in 1969, but the discovery of the AATP program dispels any notion that the military and ruling powers of the US and other nations aren't interested in UFOs. Now with verified video of UFOs from military sources, it's time to explore the truth and why the ruling factions have been deceiving us since the early 40's, even before Roswell.
- 2021
Long Live Rock: Celebrate the Chaos
The film is a deep dive into the culture of hard rock music. This genre, beloved by its millions of fans, is often misunderstood and maligned by media and the music industry.

- 2019
