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African American Midwest

How the Midwest became the Heartland of the fight for racial justice and African American history.

America Sells Itself

America Sells Itself is a film about Cold War propaganda and what it can teach us about who we are today.

Miracle on 19th Street

Nothing captures the magic of Christmas like a visit to Santa Claus. Miracle on 19th Street is the story of a beloved NYC store Santa who, after nearly 30 years, is heading to the North Pole, leaving behind an indelible mark on generations of children and families. To them, he is the real deal.This film is produced in association with Kartemquin Films.

No One Asked You

Writer/Director Ruth Leitman (Ruthless Films) has a long history of driving social change byilluminating strong women in documentary features Alma, Lipstick & Dynamite, and series Hard Earned. Her latest feature, No One Asked You, follows reproductive rights organization Abortion Access Front over five years as the war over Roe Vs. Wade escalates. Led by The Daily Show co-creator, comedian, and disruptor-extraordinaire Lizz Winstead, their Vagical Mystery Tour fights to keep the government out of your pants by battling misogyny with comedy. This film is produced in association with Kartemquin Films.

Spirited

What is Hmong spirituality and how does it look in this generation in America?

Story & Pictures By

A feature-length documentary from Emmy®-nominated director Joanna Rudnick exploring the power and reach of children’s picture books through the lens of three of the most original authors/illustrators working in children’s literature today.This film is produced in association with Kartemquin Films.

This Is Not A Dream

In one of the most difficult and competitive races in the world, disabled sailors set out to win.

Traces of Home

In attempts to discover her own roots, filmmaker Colette Ghunim embarks on a journey with her parents to find their ancestral homes in Mexico and Palestine, after they were forced to leave decades ago. While navigating physical borders in both lands, her family’s internal barriers break down, exposing the traumas that forced them to leave and continue to challenge dynamics together.

True Memories and Other Falsehoods

An examination of the causes and implications of false memory and false internalized belief within the criminal justice system: a woman misidentifies her assailant, an investigator elicits a false confession, a suspect becomes convinced he committed a violent crime that he did not commit. Click here to make a tax-deductible donation to support True Memories and Other Falsehoods.

Untitled Scientist Project

When a respected Chinese American scientist comes under scrutiny by the FBI for national security concerns, he suffers irreversible personal and societal consequences.