Social & External
At the Covenant House, located on the outskirts of the French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana, the doors never close, and there is always room for one more. On any given day, a constant stream of young people carrying everything they own in plastic garbage bags fills the courtyard. The prospective residents are just teenagers, but have already been labeled drug addicts, schizophrenics, criminals and outcasts. As one staff member puts it, “the most damaged population of youth that exists in society today”. Filming over the course of a full year, brothers Brent and Craig Renaud tell the raw and emotional stories of the incredible kids who seek shelter at the Covenant House, and the staff struggling to work miracles everyday on their behalf.
Honey Daniels dreams of making a name for herself as a hip-hop choreographer. When she's not busy hitting downtown clubs with her friends, she teaches dance classes at a nearby community center in Harlem, N.Y., as a way to keep kids off the streets. Honey thinks she's hit the jackpot when she meets a hotshot director casts her in one of his music videos. But, when he starts demanding sexual favors from her, Honey makes a decision that will change her life.
Ali G unwittingly becomes a pawn in the evil Chancellor's plot to overthrow the Prime Minister of Great Britain. However, instead of bringing the Prime Minister down, Ali is embraced by the nation as the voice of youth and 'realness', making the Prime Minister and his government more popular than ever.
Gloria Cole and Eddie Swenson are working to keep an old fire house, now being used as a youth center, from being razed to make room for a new skyscraper in Manhattan.
A group of teenagers throw a talent show to save their youth center from a greedy land developer - one song at a time.
Tiina's teen-aged younger sister Juulia runs away to the Mietaa Youth Center on New Year's Eve 2003, which leads to a chain of events that brings Tiina face to face again with Mika, who performs with his band at Mietaa.
Kasino is a youth comedy based on true stories told by a wide range of people about the time when mobile phones first appeared in the hands of young people. For decades, young people from all over Finland gathered in youth centers like Kasino in Kauhajoki, where music was important, but the most important thing was to see friends. And perhaps to behave irresponsibly.
A friend group who have documented their adventures online for over half a decade finally embarks on a trip like no other. David, Josh, Daryl & Dylan take to the railways in "The Interrailing Vlog", an in-depth documentation of the adventure of a lifetime. For three and a half weeks, the group travels through nine countries, through the most beautiful cities, to the most bizarre clubs and bars, to the highest mountains and ancient ruins. Along a path that is both smooth and ugly, the group perseveres and have fun along the way.
May's full moon. Six friends. Two poems. One night, 22 years ago.
In this recently rediscovered home movie, three women—Chantal Akerman, Babette Mangolte, and Epp Kotkas—share a precious moment of laughter and friendship while filming Hotel Monterey in 1972 in New York.
eding Inside: Poverty and mental health in Pakistan (2025) documentary this short documentary tells the story of Amjad a man who has been fighting a silent battle with poverty and mental health. He is the only breadwinner for his family, but his health has left him too weak to work most days. Months of unemployment, hunger, and stress have pushed him into depression, leaving his family worried and helpless. Amjad’s story is not unique millions of Pakistanis live through the same pain every single day. Poverty, lack of mental health support, and social stigma continue to destroy lives in silence. Directed and edited by KHWAABGARI (Khizer Zaman)
An Oscars special featuring interviews with a few of the nominees and the writer and director the year's breakout hit, The Exorcist (1973).
This once-in-a-lifetime musical event sees the legendary band perform at the Hollywood Bowl with the world-renowned L.A. Philharmonic. It will celebrate nine-time GRAMMY-winning group’s enduring legacy, cultural impact and timeless sound with hit songs and special guests.
A sweeping survey of General de Gaulle’s Free France government-in-exile and the French underground resistance movement. From bold acts of sabotage in Vichy France and fund-raising events in New York to the activities of the Free French forces in the South Pacific and Equatorial Africa.
Filmed over two nights at the Hollywood Bowl as Lauper concluded her year-long Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour, this all-star concert celebrates icon's beloved catalog.
A detailing of the rise to prominence and global sporting superstardom of six supremely talented young Manchester United football players (David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Phil and Gary Neville). The film covers the period 1992-1999, culminating in Manchester United's European Cup triumph.
A documentary about how a dominant cultural and demographic institution both sustains their traditional activities and adapts to the digital revolution.
A behind the scenes look into George Romero's groundbreaking horror classic Night of the Living Dead.
Just two years away from turning 30, participants in Michael Apted's documentary series are facing serious questions of identity and purpose, wondering whether they've found their place in the world.
A documentary on a former Miss Wyoming who is charged with abducting and imprisoning a young Mormon Missionary.
In his latest documentary, Sean Menard gives viewers an unprecedented look at Vince Carter: the six-foot-six, eight-time NBA All-Star from Daytona Beach who made waves in the Canadian basketball scene when he joined the Toronto Raptors in 1998.
Amber Heard and Nicole Kidman discuss their characters Mera and Atlanna.
A documentary about ten very different lives connected by having appeared onscreen wearing masks or helmets in Star Wars.
JB Smoove and Martin Starr host a celebration of 20 years of "Spider-Man" movies, from the Sam Raimi trilogy to Marc Webb's movies and the trio from Jon Watts.
THE SPIRIT MOLECULE weaves an account of Dr. Rick Strassman's groundbreaking DMT research through a multifaceted approach to this intriguing hallucinogen found in the human brain and hundreds of plants, including the sacred Amazonian brew, ayahuasca. Utilizing interviews with a variety of experts to explain their thoughts and experiences with DMT, and ayahuasca, within their respective fields, and discussions with Strassman’s research volunteers, brings to life the awesome effects of this compound, and introduces us to far-reaching theories regarding its role in human consciousness.
A sexual wellness company gains fame and followers, then members come forward with shocking allegations.
An inside look at one of the most anticipated movie sequels ever with James Cameron and cast.
Ross McElwee sets out to make a documentary about the lingering effects of General Sherman's march of destruction through the South during the Civil War, but is continually sidetracked by women who come and go in his life, his recurring dreams of nuclear holocaust, and Burt Reynolds.
A night of drunken chaos rocks a quiet Dutch town in this shocking documentary about a teen's birthday invite that accidentally went viral on Facebook.
After another 7 year wait, director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born children from Seven Up! and 7 Plus Seven. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years.
Martin Scorsese spends an evening with larger-than-life raconteur Steven Prince—a former drug addict, road manager for Neil Diamond, and actor—as he recounts stories from his colorful life.
In a crime-plagued neighborhood near Miami, brutal, bare-knuckled backyard fights give young men a chance to earn money -- and self-respect.
Director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born adults after a 7 year wait. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years.
A depiction of the Wrangelkiez neighbourhood in Berlin. The people portrayed tell their life stories. One woman came to the neighbourhood a decade ago to work in Berlin’s still unfinished Brandenburger Airport, one man reminisces his childhood on a Tobacco farm in Kentucky, another speaks of an exceptional day in an otherwise monotonous workplace. These portraits are interwoven with the story of Elpi, a Greek woman who is waiting for the long overdue visit of an old important friend. The outcome of this mixture is a film which captures the lives and perspectives of some of Wrangelkiez’s most commanding citizens, while at the same time evoking the loss that change and time passing means for places and for people.
Dubbed “The Cannibal Cop,” former NYPD officer Gilberto Valle was charged with conspiring to kidnap and eat women but argued it was all a fantasy. His story made headlines both for its disturbing details and its potential to kick off a trend of thought-policing across the nation. Featuring intimate interviews with Valle and insights from experts, Thought Crimes explores if someone can be found guilty for their most dangerous thoughts.
