Black Pioneers of the Sunshine City

33 Days of Utopia

In May 1980, more than 800 people lived for 33 days near Gorleben in the protest camp ‚Free Republic of Wendland‘ and thus prevented for a short time

2020

Bedford-Stuyvesant Beautiful

Produced in 2004, Inspired by the book, Glory In A Snapshot A Photographic Look at Bedford-Stuyvesant, Bedford-Stuyvesant Beautiful is a video that gi

Invisible Beauty

Fashion revolutionary Bethann Hardison looks back on her journey as a pioneering Black model, modeling agent, and activist, shining a light on an unto

2023

Haymarket: The Bomb, the Anarchists, the Labor Struggle

The Chicago Haymarket tragedy, where a bomb thrown into the ranks of Police was followed by an eruption of panic and violence resulting in a trial and

2021

Jane Fonda in Five Acts

Girl next door, activist, so-called traitor, fitness tycoon, Oscar winner: Jane Fonda has lived a life of controversy, tragedy and transformation – an

2018

Vernon, Florida

Early Errol Morris documentary intersplices random chatter he captured on film of the genuinely eccentric residents of Vernon, Florida. A few examples

1981

Trudell

A chronicle of legendary Native American poet/activist John Trudell's travels, spoken word performances, and politics.

2005

A Deeper Love: The Story of Miss Peppermint

Drag Race star Peppermint takes center stage in this up close and personal documentary about her journey with fame, identity, and the art of drag. Sha

2025

Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson

The story of Jack Johnson, the first African American Heavyweight boxing champion.

2004

Unfit To Stand

An unflinching documentary of those dealing with mental illness in the criminal justice system and a profile of families who tragically fell victims t

2020

Martin Luther King by Trevor Mcdonald

On the anniversary of Martin Luther King's death, Sir Trevor McDonald travels to the Deep South of America to get closer to the man who meant so much

2018

Charlton Heston: Radical to Right Wing

A look at the life and work of the iconic US actor Charlton Heston (1923-2008); the embodiment of many mythic heroes who was both a staunch defender o

2023

Christmas In Florida

A canceled Thanksgiving parade and no options professionally or personally, Kimberly DiPersia and Alex R. Wagner decide it would be a perfect opportun

2021

Boll Mo: Sexism in Kosova

A documentary exploring sexism and patriarchy in Kosova.

2023

George Washington Carver at Tuskegee Institute

Color footage of inventor George Washington Carver at Tuskegee University in Alabama. Dr. Carver is filmed at his apartment, office, laboratory, and g

1937

Carlos Almaraz: Playing with Fire

Mixing archival footage with interviews, this film celebrates one of Los Angeles's most influential painters and Chicano art activists from the 1970s.

2019

The Story Within the Story: Gary, Indiana

A small urban city with a gargantuan wealth of history, contributions, and changes. From the steel industry, music, politics, education, and sports;

Show Me Democracy

Amidst the storm of Ferguson, 7 St. Louis college students evolve into advocates and activists as they demand change through policy and protest

2016

The Witness

Transformed by the love of a kitten, a tough New York City construction contractor is inspired to rescue abandoned animals, become a vegetarian, and t

2000

The Birds and the Beasts Were There

Visits to three animal parks in Miami, Florida: the Rare Bird Farm, with it's many chickens, cranes, and other birds; the Monkey Jungle, where the vis

1944