When the United States withdrew from its 20-year “forever war” in Afghanistan, the Taliban retook control of the ravaged country and immediately found an American base loaded with weaponry—a portion of the over $7 billion in U.S. armaments still in the country.
Join Full Frame at Ponysaurus Brewing Co. in Durham, N.C. for a festival kickoff celebration! Learn more about the films, ask questions, and raise a glass with us one week before the 27th annual festival. This event is free and open to all. More details to come in early March.
Join Full Frame at the Main Branch of the Durham Public Library on Wednesday, July 16, 5:30 p.m., for a free screening of the documentary film STORY & PICTURES BY, directed by Joanna Rudnick. Story & Pictures By / United States (Director: Joanna Rudnick; Producers: Joanna Rudnick, Korelan Matteson, Tim Horsburgh): This inspiring film tells a story about the boundary pushers who shape souls and give children strange dreams. The stars of STORY & PICTURES BY…
PIECE BY PIECE (Director: Morgan Neville, 2024) Presented by Freewater Presentations and the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival Singer-songwriter and producer Pharrell Williams has made a distinct name for himself in the entertainment industry for over thirty years. The musical narrative charts his life and career, shedding a whimsical light on the path he chose to pursue his passions while celebrating his uniqueness. Friday, October 17, 2025, 7 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10 p.m.…
Full Frame is proud to host a special early screening of THE NEW YORKER AT 100 ahead of the film’s release on Netflix later this year.
An unexpectedly funny and joyful love story, poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley navigate life and mortality in the face of an incurable diagnosis.
As Russia launches its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, primary schools across Russia’s hinterlands are transformed into recruitment stages for the war. Facing the ethical dilemma of working in a system defined by propaganda and violence, a brave teacher goes undercover to film what’s really happening in his own school.
SEEDS is a portrait of Centennial farmers in the geographical south. Using lyrical black-and-white imagery, this meditative film examines the decline of generational Black farmers and the significance of owning land.
February 19, 7:00 pm–9:15 pm Free, no reservation required Venue: Page Auditorium Duke University, 402 Chapel Dr., Durham, NC 27708 Map + Parking MISTRESS DISPELLER 2024 / China, United States / 94 minutes Director: Elizabeth Lo Producers: Emma D. Miller, Elizabeth Lo, Maggie Li Elizabeth Lo’s lauded MISTRESS DISPELLER is a riveting watch, one in which we frequently marvel at the participants agreeing to such intimate exchanges being captured on camera. The film offers a…
The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival is a four-day, morning-to-night showcase of nonfiction cinema, where bold new documentaries are programmed alongside noteworthy films from the archives. The 28th annual festival takes place April 16–19, 2026 in downtown Durham, NC. More than 60% of films are presented with their filmmakers in attendance. Known for this artist-centered approach in addition to its thoughtfully curated programs, the annual festival draws thousands of attendees from around the world to celebrate…
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