Raise your awareness
Prior Screenings
SEASON 8
2020 / 2021
2040
March, 2021
Damon Gameau
SEASON 7
2019 / 2020
March 5, 2020
Anne De Mare
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.
Feb. 6, 2020
Josh Hayes
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.
Jan. 2, 2020
David Byars
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.
Dec. 5, 2019
Yang Sun,
S. Leo Chiang, Shuang Liang
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.
Nov. 7, 2019
Fred Peabody,
Alfred Peabody
A democracy should protect its citizens, especially the most vulnerable among them, but increasingly the United States is failing to do so.
Satan & Adam
Oct. 3, 2019
Scott Balcerek
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
Sept. 5, 2019
Ingrid Serban
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.
Season 6
2018 / 2019
Tony: A Film about Homelessness
June 6, 2019
Dennis Stein
A film about homelessness in San Diego.
Generation Zapped
May 2, 2019
Sabine El Gemayel
Generation Zapped investigates the potential dangers of prolonged exposure to Radio Frequencies (RF) from wireless technology.
Crazywise
April 4, 2019
Phil Borges,
Kevin Tomlinson
The documentary Crazywise explores what can be learned from people around the world who have turned their psychological crisis into a positive transformative experience.
The Devil We Know
March 7, 2019
Stephanie Soechtig, Jeremy Seifert
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.
Making a Killing
Feb. 6, 2019
Robert Greenwald
The stories of how guns, and the billions made off of them, affect the lives of everyday Americans.
Disturbing the Peace
Jan. 2, 2019
Andrew Young
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.
The Hand that Feeds
Dec. 6, 2018
Robin Blotnick, Rachel Lears
Shy sandwich-maker Mahoma Lopez unites his undocumented immigrant coworkers to fight abusive conditions at a popular New York restaurant chain.
The Brainwashing of My Dad
Nov. 1, 2018
Jen Senko
The film examines the rise of right-wing media through the lens of her father, whose immersion in its daily propaganda had radicalized him.
The Human Element
Oct. 4, 2018
Matthew Testa
Environmental photographer James Balog captures the lives of everyday Americans on the front lines of climate change.
Dark Money
Sept. 20, 2018
Kimberly Reed
Examines one of the greatest present threats to American democracy: the influence of untraceable corporate money on our elections and elected officials.
Season 5
2017 / 2018
Under the Bridge: The Criminalization of Homelessness
June 6, 2018
Sam Mirpoorian,
Don Sawyer
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.
All Governments Lie: Truth, Deception, and The Spirit of I.F. Stone
May 24, 2018
Fred Peabody
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.
After Spring
April 26, 2018
Ellen Martinez, Steph Ching
Two filmmakers witness the Syrian refugee crisis by following two families in transition and aid workers fighting to keep the camp running.
Equal Means Equal
March 1, 2018
Kamala Lopez
Filmmaker Kamala Lopez spearheads a national media campaign to raise awareness for the need for women’s equality under Federal law.
Inside Peace
Feb. 1, 2018
Cynthia Fitzpatrick
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.
Seed: The Untold Story
Jan. 4, 2018
Jon Betz, Taggart Siegel
This documentary follows passionate seed keepers who are protecting a 12,000 year-old food legacy.
The Millennial Dream
Dec. 7, 2017
Tim Davidson
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.
National Bird
Nov. 2, 2017
Sonia Kennebeck
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
Oct. 5, 2017
Richard Master
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.
Time to Choose
Sept. 14, 2017
Charles Ferguson
The worldwide challenges of climate change and the innovators and leaders who work to find a solution.
Season 4
2016 / 2017
Fire in the Heartland
May 4, 2017
Daniel Miller
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.
Upriver
April 6, 2017
David Herasimtschuk, Jeremy Monroe
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.
She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry
March 2, 2017
Mary Dore
Filmmaker Mary Dore chronicles the events, the movers and the shakers of the feminist movement from 1966 to 1971.
Requiem for the American Dream
Feb. 2, 2017
Peter D. Hutchison,
Jared P. Scott,
Kelly Nyks
Using interviews filmed over four years, Noam Chomsky discusses the deliberate concentration of wealth and power found in the hands of a select few.
Bikes vs. Cars
Jan. 5, 2017
Fredrik Gertten
Activists and thinkers fight for better cities, and refuse to stop riding bicycles despite the increasing number of riders killed in traffic.
We the People 2.0
Dec. 15, 2016
Leila Conners
American citizens challenge the oligarchy.
How to Let Go of the World and Love all the Things Climate Can’t Change
Dec. 1, 2016
Josh Fox
Josh Fox goes to 12 countries to investigate climate change and its consequences.
A Bold Peace
Nov. 3, 2016
Matthew Eddy,
Michael C. Dreiling
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.
Under the Gun
Oct. 6, 2016
Stephanie Soechtig
Firsthand accounts from parents of Sandy Hook victims, expert commentary and statistics reveal the state of American gun violence and gun control laws.
The Sacred Science
Sept. 15, 2016
Nicholas J. Polizzi
Eight people with different illnesses journey to the Amazon jungle looking for cures.
Season 3
2015 / 2016
Fix It: Healthcare at the Tipping Point
May 5, 2016
Richard Masters
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
April 7, 2016
Robert Greenwald
Unmanned: America’s Drone Wars is a feature-length documentary film investigating the impact of U.S. drone strikes in Pakistan and elsewhere.
50 Feet From Syria
March 3, 2016
Skye Fitzgerald
Syrian-American surgeon Hisham Bismar travels to Turkey’s border with Syria to operate on victims from the Syrian civil war.
The Overnighters
Feb. 4, 2016
Jesse Moss
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.
Merchants of Doubt
Jan. 7, 2016
Robert Kenner
Spin doctors spread misinformation and confusion among American citizens to delay progress on such important issues as global climate change.
Beyond Our Differences
Dec. 3, 2015
Peter Bisanz
Religious leaders, politicians, and luminaries tackle the toughest and most complex issues in the modern age.
Exposed and The Imperiled American Wolf
Nov. 5, 2015
Trish Swain
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
Oct. 1, 2015
Ira Mckinley,
Bhawin Suchak
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.
Alive Inside
Sept. 17, 2015
Michael Rossato-Bennett
Social worker Dan Cohen, through his nonprofit organization Music and Memory, advocates for the use of music therapy with dementia patients.
Season 2
2014 / 2015
Fire in the Heartland
May 7, 2015
Daniel Miller
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.
The Homestretch
April 2, 2015
Kirsten Kelly,
Anne de Mare
Three homeless teenagers brave the Chicago winters, the pressures of high school, and life on the streets to build a brighter future.
Pay 2 Play: Democracy’s High Stakes
March 5, 2015
John Wellington Ennis
Filmmaker John Ennis follows the money in elections to piece together the cycle of pay-to-play politics.
Shadows of Liberty
Feb. 5, 2015
Jean-Philippe Tremblay
Examines the new media monopoly by corporations in America versus the public battle for truth and democracy.
Bringing It Home
Jan. 8, 2015
Linda Booker,
Blaire Johnson
Filmmakers question why hemp, a crop with many widespread benefits, cannot be grown in America.
The Power of Forgiveness
Dec. 4, 2014
Martin Doblmeier
Filmmakers question why hemp, a crop with many widespread benefits, cannot be grown in America.
Immigration the Unpardonable Sin
Nov. 6, 2014
Andrew Mwangi
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.
GMO OMG
Oct. 2, 2014
Jeremy Seifert
A father examines the relationship between genetically modified food and his three young children.
Hidden Pictures
Sept. 4, 2014
Delaney Ruston
Filmmaker Delaney Ruston documents global mental health efforts.
Season 1
2013 / 2014
Citizen Koch
June 3, 2014
Tia Lessin,
Carl Deal
Filmmakers Carl Deal and Tia Lessin examine the struggle between money and American democracy.
Gasland Part 2
May 1, 2014
Josh Fox
Filmmaker Josh Fox examines the potential long-term environmental impact of hydraulic fracturing, including poisonous water and earthquakes.
The Healthcare Movie
April 28, 2014
Terry Sterrenberg,
Laurie Simons
The history of the Canadian health care system’s development.
Genetic Roulette
March 6, 2014
Jeffrey Smith
Filmmaker Jeffrey M. Smith explores the potential health hazards of incorporating genetically modified organisms in our food supply.
Heist: Who Stole the American Dream?
Feb. 6, 2014
Donald Goldmacher,
Frances Causey
American corporations dismantle the middle class by favoring businesses and the wealthy.
Free The Mind
Jan. 2nd, 2014
Phie Ambo
Dr. Richard Davidson, a brain specialist, experiments with meditation and yoga as a means of helping soldiers with PTSD and children with ADHD.
Escape Fire
Dec. 5, 2013
Susan Froemke,
Matthew Heineman
Filmmakers Susan Froemke and Matthew Heineman use personal stories and expert analysis to diagnose serious problems in the U.S. healthcare system.
A Fierce Green Fire
Nov. 7, 2013
Mark Kitchell
A host of actors and environmental campaigners take a look at first 50 years of global environmental activism from the 1960s to the present.
Forks Over Knives
Oct. 3, 2013
Lee Fulkerson
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.
American Winter
Sept. 5, 2013
Harry Gantz,
Joe Gantz
Families struggle in the aftermath of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.