This Little Land of Mines
60mins | Lao Peoples Democratic Republic - 2019Living in the most heavily bombed country in the world
During the Vietnam War, the US bombed Laos more heavily than any other country had been bombed before. Spanning over three presidential terms, it was the largest covert CIA operation in US history. Today, the Laos people live among, and risk their lives to clear, over 80 million unexploded bombs on their doorsteps. With great beauty and empathy, this doc reveals the unbelievable stories of the men and women at the forefront of this monumental task.
Never Surrender
87mins | United States - 2019As Galaxy Quest reaches its 20th anniversary, the cast and crew celebrate the cult classic
With beloved cult classic Galaxy Quest reaching its 20th Anniversary, this star-studded anniversary documentary unveils how the film turned fans in to true heroes and predicted a future where geeks would rule the world! The cast and crew recall how a fire on set, the loss of a powerful director and an unconvinced studio couldn't stop the film that would never give up and never surrender! Be the first to see it and pre-order on iTunes and Vimeo now!
Silent Forests
59mins/110mins | Cameroon - 2019A rare glimpse inside the forest elephant poaching crisis
More than half of the Central-African forest elephant population has been decimated by poachers in the last decade. Following one of Cameroon’s first female eco-guards, a grassroots law enforcement group, a Congolese biologist, a reformed poacher and a Czech activist, this intimate, character-driven portrait gains remarkable access to an under-reported region, the Congo Basin, to understand the global poaching and ivory trade crises we face.
Sidik and the Panther
83mins | Netherlands - 2019Will spotting an elusive Persian leopard be the key to peace in Kurdistan?
Sidik has spent the last twenty-five years searching for a Persian leopard in the genocide-scarred mountains of Kurdistan in northern Iraq. If he can capture one of these magical creatures on film, the rugged region will be declared a national park and the bombs will never fall again. Sidik still hasn’t found his leopard, but he refuses to give up. Acclaimed director Reber Dosky guides us through the Kurdish mountains alongside Sidik, in this beautiful and inspiring visual ode to perseverance and peaceful patriotism.
Hunting For Hedonia
58mins/88mins | Denmark - 2019An exploration of the human brain, science and the mysteries of our minds
What if tiny pulsing electrodes in your head could manipulate your mind? A revolutionary technique called Deep Brain Stimulation, first explored by pioneers in the 1960s, is doing just that. The treatment has led to incredible progress in treating illnesses such as Parkinson’s disease, severe depression and eating disorders. But what future lies ahead for the human mind when we start tampering with our brain and emotions?
Where the Light Shines
52mins/82mins | Afghanistan - 2019Afghanistan's first ski team reach for a brighter future
From their amateur efforts at home in the Bamyan peaks, Sajjad and Alishah have the chance to ski for Afghanistan in the Winter Olympics. As local kids strap wood to their feet and imitate their heroes, the men face up to the difficulty of creating opportunities in a country that for generations has only seen war. Filmed over four years, this beautiful film paints an uplifting and refreshing portrait of Afghanistan as you haven't seen it before.
When Arabs Danced
84mins | Belgium - 2019A stirring testament to the power of art within the Muslim world
In a film that gives voice to Arabs worldwide who refuse to be defined by stereotypes of repression and fundamentalism, director Jawad Rhalib questions the many facets of his culture that have sadly been forgotten by western and middle eastern media alike — especially its love for dancing and music. An important and timely reminder that the creative arts have always been an integral part of the great texture of the Arab identity.
The Money Stone
93mins | United States - 2019Risking their lives underground in search of a golden ticket out of poverty
Hundreds of feet beneath the jungles of Ghana, thousands of sweat-soaked miners squeeze through tiny crevices to dig raw gold to feed an insatiable global industry. Considered outlaws by the government, these "galamsey" have two options - either get rich quick or die trying. As the surging gold rush draws both local prospectors and eager foreign corporations to the impoverished west-African nation, struggling families must decide whether to put their kids in school or take a gamble by sending them to the dangerous pits. The Money Stone takes an intimate look at the stark choices some children face in hopes of finding a better future. Be the first to see it and pre-order on iTunes and Vimeo now!
The Interpreters
56mins | United States - 2019Will the U.S. protect the 50,000 Afghan and Iraqi interpreters that risked their lives aiding American troops… or doom them to a death sentence?
Afghan and Iraqi translators played a key role in enabling communication between locals and foreign forces. But as American involvement in the war-torn region winds down, these abandoned interpreters are faced with an impossible choice: wait for U.S. amnesty paperwork that may never materialise or attempt a hazardous exit route to Europe. With the increasing threat of violence from fundamentalist insurgents, hope is dwindling for these American allies who are seeking survival as a reward for their sacrifice. The Interpreters offers a tense yet poignant portrayal of the high-stakes of war's aftermath.
Fire on the Hill
84mins | United States - 2019Three urban cowboys fight to live out their vision of the West
When a sudden and mysterious fire wipes out the Hill Stable, the last public horse stable in South Central, Los Angeles, a culture of urban cowboys come under threat. This western-documentary follows the life and struggles of three inner-city cowboys and the line they must walk between the gang-filled streets of LA and the path of an American Black cowboy.
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This Little Land of Mines
Lao Peoples Democratic Republic - 2019
Living in the most heavily bombed country in the world
During the Vietnam War, the US bombed Laos more heavily than any other country had been bombed before. Spanning over three presidential terms, it was the largest covert CIA operation in US history. Today, the Laos people live among, and risk their lives to clear, over 80 million unexploded bombs ...
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Never Surrender
United States - 2019
As Galaxy Quest reaches its 20th anniversary, the cast and crew celebrate the cult classic
With beloved cult classic Galaxy Quest reaching its 20th Anniversary, this star-studded anniversary documentary unveils how the film turned fans in to true heroes and predicted a future where geeks would rule the world! The cast and crew recall how a fire on set, the loss of a powerful director a...
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Silent Forests
Cameroon - 2019
A rare glimpse inside the forest elephant poaching crisis
More than half of the Central-African forest elephant population has been decimated by poachers in the last decade. Following one of Cameroon’s first female eco-guards, a grassroots law enforcement group, a Congolese biologist, a reformed poacher and a Czech activist, this intimate, character-dri...
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Sidik and the Panther
Netherlands - 2019
Will spotting an elusive Persian leopard be the key to peace in Kurdistan?
Sidik has spent the last twenty-five years searching for a Persian leopard in the genocide-scarred mountains of Kurdistan in northern Iraq. If he can capture one of these magical creatures on film, the rugged region will be declared a national park and the bombs will never fall again. Sidik still...
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Hunting For Hedonia
Denmark - 2019
An exploration of the human brain, science and the mysteries of our minds
What if tiny pulsing electrodes in your head could manipulate your mind? A revolutionary technique called Deep Brain Stimulation, first explored by pioneers in the 1960s, is doing just that. The treatment has led to incredible progress in treating illnesses such as Parkinson’s disease, severe dep...
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Where the Light Shines
Afghanistan - 2019
Afghanistan's first ski team reach for a brighter future
From their amateur efforts at home in the Bamyan peaks, Sajjad and Alishah have the chance to ski for Afghanistan in the Winter Olympics. As local kids strap wood to their feet and imitate their heroes, the men face up to the difficulty of creating opportunities in a country that for generations ...
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When Arabs Danced
Belgium - 2019
A stirring testament to the power of art within the Muslim world
In a film that gives voice to Arabs worldwide who refuse to be defined by stereotypes of repression and fundamentalism, director Jawad Rhalib questions the many facets of his culture that have sadly been forgotten by western and middle eastern media alike — especially its love for dancing and mus...
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The Money Stone
United States - 2019
Risking their lives underground in search of a golden ticket out of poverty
Hundreds of feet beneath the jungles of Ghana, thousands of sweat-soaked miners squeeze through tiny crevices to dig raw gold to feed an insatiable global industry. Considered outlaws by the government, these "galamsey" have two options - either get rich quick or die trying. As the surging gold r...
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The Interpreters
United States - 2019
Will the U.S. protect the 50,000 Afghan and Iraqi interpreters that risked their lives aiding American troops… or doom them to a death sentence?
Afghan and Iraqi translators played a key role in enabling communication between locals and foreign forces. But as American involvement in the war-torn region winds down, these abandoned interpreters are faced with an impossible choice: wait for U.S. amnesty paperwork that may never materialise o...
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Fire on the Hill
United States - 2019
Three urban cowboys fight to live out their vision of the West
When a sudden and mysterious fire wipes out the Hill Stable, the last public horse stable in South Central, Los Angeles, a culture of urban cowboys come under threat. This western-documentary follows the life and struggles of three inner-city cowboys and the line they must walk between the gang-...