Prior Screenings

A tight-knit group of friends travel to Cumberland County, North Carolina – a “posterchild” for voter suppression – intent on proving that the big idea of American democracy can be defended by small acts of individual citizens.

The Invisible Class explores what it truly means to be homeless in America, challenging stereotypes and examining the systemic causes of mass homelessness in the wealthiest nation in the world. From coast to coast the film is a day in the life of homelessness across America.

On-the-ground account of the 2016 standoff between protesters occupying Oregon’s Malheur National Wildlife Refuge and federal authorities during a 41-day siege.

Shaken by the news of his father’s dementia, artist Maleonn creates “Papa’s Time Machine,” a wondrous time-travel adventure performed on stage with life-size mechanical puppets. Through the play’s production, he confronts his own mortality.

A democracy should protect its citizens, especially the most vulnerable among them, but increasingly the United States is failing to do so.

Sterling Magee experienced the music industry’s exploitation of black musicians firsthand. So he walked away to play on the Harlem streets for “his people.” Reborn as Mr. Satan, he spread his gospel and became a NY City legend. When a white, Jewish musician named Adam Gussow asked to play with him, their lives took a powerful turn.

Free Trip to Egypt is a journey into the unknown, a film about the transformational power of human connection, and a remarkable experiment in kindness and empathy.

A film about homelessness in San Diego.

Generation Zapped investigates the potential dangers of prolonged exposure to Radio Frequencies (RF) from wireless technology.

The documentary Crazywise explores what can be learned from people around the world who have turned their psychological crisis into a positive transformative experience.

When a handful of West Virginia residents discover DuPont has been pumping its poisonous Teflon chemical into the air and public water supply of more than 70,000 people, they file one of the largest class action lawsuits in the history of environmental law.

The stories of how guns, and the billions made off of them, affect the lives of everyday Americans.

Disturbing the peace is about people born into conflict, sworn to be enemies, who challenged their fate. The film follows everyday people who took extraordinary actions by standing for what they believe in.

Shy sandwich-maker Mahoma Lopez unites his undocumented immigrant coworkers to fight abusive conditions at a popular New York restaurant chain.

The film examines the rise of right-wing media through the lens of her father, whose immersion in its daily propaganda had radicalized him.

Environmental photographer James Balog captures the lives of everyday Americans on the front lines of climate change.

Examines one of the greatest present threats to American democracy: the influence of untraceable corporate money on our elections and elected officials.

This is an exploration of homelessness in the United States, through the eyes of Maurice and his community, who live in a tent city beneath a bridge.

Giant media conglomerates are increasingly reluctant to investigate or criticize government policies, particularly on defense, security and intelligence issues. With government deception rampant, independent voices are crucially important.

Two filmmakers witness the Syrian refugee crisis by following two families in transition and aid workers fighting to keep the camp running.

Filmmaker Kamala Lopez spearheads a national media campaign to raise awareness for the need for women’s equality under Federal law.

Filmmakers follow four criminal offenders as they make their way from a Texas prison to a world that has labeled them as permanent problems to society.

This documentary follows passionate seed keepers who are protecting a 12,000 year-old food legacy.

A look at the values that may replace what we used to refer to as the American dream as the millennial generation evolves to become the most significant portion of the work force.

This documentary follows the dramatic journey of three whistleblowers who are determined to break the silence around one of the most controversial current affairs issues of our time: the secret U.S. drone war.

Big Pharma: Market Failure explores the problem of extreme drug prices in the US and how drug cost impacts on the public, on businesses and the overall US economy.

The worldwide challenges of climate change and the innovators and leaders who work to find a solution.

On May 4th, 1970, thirteen young Americans were shot down by the National Guard in a shocking act of violence against unarmed students. This sparked the largest student strikes and student protests in history.

Within Oregon’s Willamette River system, the film focuses on people from all walks of life who are coming together to revive the health of this large river and the life it supports.

Filmmaker Mary Dore chronicles the events, the movers and the shakers of the feminist movement from 1966 to 1971.

Using interviews filmed over four years, Noam Chomsky discusses the deliberate concentration of wealth and power found in the hands of a select few.

Activists and thinkers fight for better cities, and refuse to stop riding bicycles despite the increasing number of riders killed in traffic.

American citizens challenge the oligarchy.

Josh Fox goes to 12 countries to investigate climate change and its consequences.

Over 70 years ago, Costa Rica became one of the only nations in the world to disband their military and to redirect national resources towards education, health, and the environment.

Firsthand accounts from parents of Sandy Hook victims, expert commentary and statistics reveal the state of American gun violence and gun control laws.

Eight people with different illnesses journey to the Amazon jungle looking for cures.

This documentary takes an in-depth look into how our dysfunctional health care system is damaging our economy, suffocating our businesses, discouraging physicians and negatively impacting on the nation’s health, while remaining un-affordable for a third of our citizens.

Unmanned: America’s Drone Wars is a feature-length documentary film investigating the impact of U.S. drone strikes in Pakistan and elsewhere.

Syrian-American surgeon Hisham Bismar travels to Turkey’s border with Syria to operate on victims from the Syrian civil war.

A pastor sparks a controversy in his North Dakota town by opening his church doors to homeless workers who are seeking jobs in nearby oil fields.

Spin doctors spread misinformation and confusion among American citizens to delay progress on such important issues as global climate change.

Religious leaders, politicians, and luminaries tackle the toughest and most complex issues in the modern age.

In “Exposed”, three former federal agents and a prominent Congressman blow the whistle on the strategically misnamed program within the USDA called Wildlife Services.

“The Imperiled American Wolf” explains the reasons wolves cannot be successfully managed by state wildlife agencies and makes a bold call for federal relisting of these important apex predators as endangered species.

The Throwaways is a personal exploration of the devastating impact of police brutality and mass incarceration on the black community told through the eyes of formerly incarcerated activist Ira McKinley.

Social worker Dan Cohen, through his nonprofit organization Music and Memory, advocates for the use of music therapy with dementia patients.

On May 4th, 1970, thirteen young Americans were shot down by the National Guard in a shocking act of violence against unarmed students. This sparked the largest student strikes and student protests in history.

Three homeless teenagers brave the Chicago winters, the pressures of high school, and life on the streets to build a brighter future.

Filmmaker John Ennis follows the money in elections to piece together the cycle of pay-to-play politics.

Examines the new media monopoly by corporations in America versus the public battle for truth and democracy.

Filmmakers question why hemp, a crop with many widespread benefits, cannot be grown in America.

Filmmakers question why hemp, a crop with many widespread benefits, cannot be grown in America.

Immigration ‘the unpardonable sin’ is a full feature documentary film conceived in order to explore current issues in the United States immigration process both from a personal awareness and community wide experience.

A father examines the relationship between genetically modified food and his three young children.

Filmmaker Delaney Ruston documents global mental health efforts.

Filmmakers Carl Deal and Tia Lessin examine the struggle between money and American democracy.

Filmmaker Josh Fox examines the potential long-term environmental impact of hydraulic fracturing, including poisonous water and earthquakes.

The history of the Canadian health care system’s development.

Filmmaker Jeffrey M. Smith explores the potential health hazards of incorporating genetically modified organisms in our food supply.

American corporations dismantle the middle class by favoring businesses and the wealthy.

Dr. Richard Davidson, a brain specialist, experiments with meditation and yoga as a means of helping soldiers with PTSD and children with ADHD.

Filmmakers Susan Froemke and Matthew Heineman use personal stories and expert analysis to diagnose serious problems in the U.S. healthcare system.

A host of actors and environmental campaigners take a look at first 50 years of global environmental activism from the 1960s to the present.

Researchers explore the possibility that people changing their diets from animal-based to plant-based can help eliminate or control diseases like cancer and diabetes.

Families struggle in the aftermath of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.