Stations of the Elevated
Stations of the Elevated exposes viewers to an underground art scene- that is, one found exclusively on the sides of subways and train cars. A moving portrait of late-70’s NYC, the film boasts a soundtrack by jazz legends Charles Mingus & Aretha Franklin.
Genre: Documentary
Director: Manfred Kirchheimer
Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon
Supermensch documents the astounding career of Hollywood insider, the loveable Shep Gordon, who fell into music management by chance after moving to LA straight out of college, and befriending Janis…
From the Ground Up
In the feature documentary FROM THE GROUND UP, former meat-eating college football player Santino Panico goes on a journey to rediscover the athlete within–this time, as a vegan. As he…
Shoot for the Contents
Reflecting on Mao’s famous saying, “Let a hundred flowers blossom and a hundred schools of thought contend,” Trinh T. Minh-ha’s film — whose title refers in part to a Chinese…
Prince: Sign O’ the Times
In 1987, to capitalize on his growing success in Europe, Prince toured extensively to promote the album of the same name and sales increased accordingly. However, the United States remained…
The Act of Killing
Filmmakers expose the horrifying mass executions of accused communists in Indonesia and those who are celebrated in their country for perpetrating the crime.
Mixtape
Mixtapes have an out-sized role in the emergence of hip hop around the world. Before radio play, the internet, and social media, there were mixtapes. No matter where you lived,…
Into the Lost Crystal Caves
NGC goes inside one of the greatest natural marvels on the planet – a giant crystal cave described as Superman’s fortress, with magnificent crystals up to 36 feet long and…
Twenty Pearls: The Story of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
“Twenty Pearls” tells a powerful story of sisterhood. In 1908, nine Black women enrolled at Howard University made one decision that would change the course of history. These college students…
Lords of Scam
This documentary traces the rise and crash of scammers who conned the EU carbon quota system and pocketed millions before turning on one another.
Michelle Obama: Life After the White House
Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s story has just begun. The Obamas have remained quite busy with their new life of activism which includes their issue-oriented production company, Higher Ground, which…
Seaspiracy
Passionate about ocean life, a filmmaker sets out to document the harm that humans do to marine species — and uncovers an alarming global conspiracy.
Kids in a Cage
Exposing the shocking world of youth MMA (kids cage fighting), the film follows 2 child fighters over several years on their quest to win the kids MMA national championship, as…