Film Category: NEW DOCS

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John Hyams

Welcome to the saddle-busting, bone-breaking world of bull riding, where only the toughest cowboys can make it through a season to the final competition where…

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The Refugee All Stars
Zach Niles, Banker White

The civil war in the West African nation of Sierra Leone displaced hundreds of thousands of people from 1991 to 2002. Most found themselves in…

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Maxed Out
James D. Scurlock

Do Americans crave the lifestyles of the rich and famous? If so, are we willing to pay cash for it? This sobering documentary examines the…

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Memory for Max, Claire, Ida and Company
Allan King

Veteran filmmaker Allan King breaks new ground in this compassionate portrayal of elderly people in decline. He spent months filming residents of a nursing home…

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My Country, My Country
Laura Poitras

In 2005, the first elections after the fall of Sadaam Hussein hold incredible promise, but will they be overshadowed by the unaddressed ethnic and sectarian…

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My Grandmother’s House
Adán Aliaga

This exquisitely crafted portrait of 75-year-old Marita and her six-year-old granddaughter, Marina, is among this year’s most unique visual experiences. Lovely, bright, textured, the film…

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North Korea: A Day In The Life
Pieter Fleury

This film provides a privileged and captivating view of the process of social organization and indoctrination of North Korean citizens. Daily rituals of family, school,…

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Our Daily Bread
Nikolaus Geyrhalter

This stark, stunning, and literal film tells the story of how food gets from their origins to our homes, as well as about the people…

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The Peacekeepers
Paul Cowan

Using ethnic strife within the Democratic Republic of Congo as its representative case-study, this exquisitely shot film provides amazing backstage access to the United Nations,…

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The Photographer, His Wife, Her Lover
Paul Yule

Did Conchita defraud her aging husband, renowned steam train photographer Winston O. Link? Or, did he exploit her for her business acumen? This convoluted tale…

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