Films


The Invention of Dr. Nakamats
Kaspar Astrup Schröder

A character sketch of Yoshiro Nakamatsu, Japanese inventor extraordinaire, this film takes us on a rollicking exploration of the human capacity for creativity and invention.

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The Invisible War
Kirby Dick

This well-crafted film directed by Kirby Dick (This Film Is Not Yet Rated, Outrage) investigates the widespread phenomenon of rape in the United States military.…

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Iraq in Fragments
James Longley

Iraq in Fragments is a beautiful, harrowing film, shot over the course of one year, just before it became almost suicidal for western filmmakers to…

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Irene’s Ghost
Iain Cunningham

Iain was young when he lost his mother, Irene. Decades later, in the absence of his own memories, he seeks to unravel the mystery surrounding her death. Animation and poignant interviews propel this compelling story toward unexpected discoveries.

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Iris
Albert Maysles

The late, legendary Albert Maysles documents 93-year-old fashion icon Iris Apfel in this charming celebration of style, wit, and individuality.

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Irish Folk Furniture
Tony Donoghue

Spirited animation brings handmade furniture to life in this colorful and delightfully quirky slice of rural Ireland.

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Irma
Charles Fairbanks

A moving portrait of former professional wrestling champion Irma Gonzalez.

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Island Soldier
Nathan Fitch

Through the intimate stories of two soldiers, this film explores the high cost of opportunity. In the Federated States of Micronesia—an “associated state” of the U.S.—a high proportion of residents serve in the American military, with few resources to support their lives after duty ends.

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The Issue of Mr. O’Dell
Rami Katz

The work of Jack O’Dell, who once worked alongside Martin Luther King, Jr., is revealed through a conversation with the 94-year-old activist, who delves into his historical involvement in the civil rights struggle as well as the movement’s contemporary incarnation under the stewardship of groups like Black Lives Matter. World Premiere

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It Happens to Us
Amalie R. Rothschild

It Happens to Us features women of different ages, races, and economic backgrounds who boldly speak about having had an abortion. This diverse collection of…

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It Is Not Over Yet
Louise Detlefsen

Tucked away on the edges of a Danish forest, Dagmarsminde is a small nursing home for patients with severe dementia. Founded by nurse May Bjerre…

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It’s Going To Be Beautiful
Luis Gutiérrez Arias, John Henry Theisen

On the U.S.-Mexico border, military officers and border agents do everything they can to test the strength of eight border wall prototypes in order to select a winning design.

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It’s My Life
Brian Tilley

More than 4.5 million South Africans are living with HIV/AIDS. Zackie Achmat is one of them. As the leader of the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC),…

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Italianamerican
Martin Scorsese

Martin Scorsese’s first documentary film is a touching, funny portrait of his beloved late parents, Catherine and Charles, in cinema-verité style. Beginning with a demonstration…

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ITALY LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT
Gustav Hofer, Luca Ragazzi

Luca and Gustav, a young couple living in Rome, leave their apartment and debate deserting Italy altogether. Wouldn’t life be better in Berlin? In a…

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Ito — A Diary of an Urban Priest
Pirjo Honkasalo

Follow Fujioka, boxing-champion-turned-Buddhist-monk, as he takes a hypnotic journey through Tokyo’s underbelly, hearing confession from all quarters.

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Ivory Tower
Andrew Rossi

Is a college degree worth the price? This sweeping examination of higher education questions the value of college in an era of rising tuition costs and staggering student debt.

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Iwo Jima: Memories in Sand
Beret E. Strong, John Tweedy

In 1945, the United States wanted an emergency air base for its coming bombing campaign against Japan. It was decided that base would be Iwo…

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