Films

A visceral look at Indigenous repatriation teams fighting to bring their ancestors home while challenging the systemic theft and collection of Indigenous human remains.

Against political resistance and industry skepticism, Luis Valdez pushed Chicano storytelling from the fields to stage and screen with Zoot Suit and La Bamba, crafting iconic works that challenge, celebrate, and expand America’s story.

Renowned Alaskan adventurer and climate scientist Roman Dial takes his team on a 112-mile research expedition above the Arctic Circle in Arctic Alchemy to find the source of a mysterious phenomenon poisoning watersheds in the region.

In 1957, two young friends set out to explore a still-wild planet with a camera, a paintbrush, and boundless curiosity—decades later, their journey becomes a reflection on friendship, legacy, and a natural world transformed by climate change.

The love story of a London-based Lebanese journalist and Syrian activist and cameraman unfolds through 13 years of personal archives and across revolutions, war, and exile.

Thirteen-year-old Kharakoz embodies a captivating blend of ancestral traditions and modern influences as she learns the ancient art of eagle hunting.

This deeply personal documentary spans five decades as it traces the life of photojournalist and filmmaker Erik Castro.

A dairy farm in Scotland breaks with centuries-old tradition of separating calves from their mothers to restore the natural parent-offspring bond—but can their business sustain this compassionate approach?

In Dipsea Generations, we follow five diverse young runners from across the Bay Area as they take on the oldest, and perhaps the most unique, trail race in the US, the iconic Dipsea race. 

Filmmakers and industry leaders gather to discuss emerging funding models that are reshaping how nonfiction stories are made.

An informal conversation with filmmakers focused on practical options to the traditional distribution model.

Opening Night at DocLands begins with a look at how nonfiction films move from idea to screen.

When toxic mercury appears in California’s mountain lions, scientists trace the pollutant through the food web to a surprising culprit—the coastal fog itself.

Follows researchers as they strive to successfully launch a reversible male contraceptive, the first breakthrough since the modern condom was invented 200 years ago.

Hard Twist celebrates the life of famed photographer Barbara Van Cleve, who made a name for herself by capturing the grit, beauty, and camaraderie of ranch life in the American West.

One woman, a shrimp fisher, demonstrates the power of citizen-led action when she takes on corporate and governmental giants to protect her bay in a decades-long fight against industrial pollution on the Texas Gulf Coast.

Into the Light follows two young South African surfers whose lives could not be more precarious—and whose dreams, against all odds, carry them across an ocean they were never meant to touch.

In Mongolia's harsh winter, two friends embark on a daunting mission to protect 2000 horses. Their journey becomes a test of endurance and a fight to keep ancient customs alive amid a changing landscape.

This powerful documentary looks at the activist life of schoolteacher Jane Elliott who became a national voice against racism in 1968 after she delivered a controversial lesson in discrimination to her third-grade class.

Born blind and yearning for connection, Joe Engressia discovers he has a quirky knack for hacking telephones, and by whistling perfect tones, he begins to dial the world.

For record collectors, rock obsessives, and anyone who still believes the music matters, this lively, incisive documentary traces the evolution of pop music through the sharp ears and even sharper pen of legendary critic Robert Christgau.

One of rock's most influential bands, Little Feat has a great untold story. This thrilling film finally grants the band a proper showcase.

What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?

A football club from Nuuk, Greenland is forced to overcome a series of obstacles as they travel north to compete in the Greenlandic Football Championship; The shortest season on Earth.

A small group of nuns reveals an agonizing truth about the Catholic Church: the terrifying accounts of predatory priests torturing nuns.

Scientists and artists embark on an exploration of the power of observation in this wonder-filled and thought-provoking journey into the simple but transformative act of seeing.

When KATU-TV reporter Paul Linnman arrived at an Oregon beach on November 12, 1970, he had no idea that the story he was chasing would forever define his career.

The work of solar geoengineering proponent David Keith exists in a high-stakes terrain where cutting-edge research, environmental activism, public ethics, and global politics collide.

The inspiring journey of the Jamaican women's soccer team, on and off the pitch, on their way to the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023.

Documentary legend Al Maysles tells the story of how he and his brother David shot the Beatles’s first trip to the USA at the dawn of Beatlemania.

Be transported outside to truly appreciate, explore, and ultimately compel us to save and conserve our environment and the wilds of our precious planet.

Meet three self-described ‘tough old broads,’ trailblazing women who broke down barriers when they were young and continue to make waves decades later.

Three unlikely allies embark on a mission to protect polar bears from the international fur trade in this gripping, eye-opening exposé.

While exploring her grandfather's musical legacy, a filmmaker reveals a forgotten chapter of Vietnam's past.

Volodymyr Zelensky’s path from television comedian to president reveals how satire, performance, and public frustration with corruption propelled him into Ukraine’s highest office.