Documentary movies

In 2023, filmmaker Taro Spirig traveled through China. He filmed himself and the people he encountered, hoping to capture something of their existence. A year later, Spirig saw footage of his late grandfather that his mother had shot. When he saw the love and grief in every frame, the director realized that this was what really mattered. The traces his grandfather left behind can be found in his mother's films.

A documentation of the day Elaine Fuentes is having on the one year anniversary of their failed suicide attempt.

A documentation and celebration of 13 years of the Horror-on-Sea film festival in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, U.K.

Exploring the story behind the 1980s cult classic, examining the mix of Hong Kong action with Western storytelling, how Kurt McKinney inspired kids and teenagers to fight back against bullies, how the world was introduced to Jean Claude Van Damme, and how it impacted the VHS generation.

A documentary on police brutality during the anti-corruption protest in Valjevo, Serbia on August 14th, 2025.

If the fly eats the flower, does the fly become the flower?

In Wright of Passage, Lee Giat, a determined pilot, faces the aftermath of his dad’s fatal plane crash, embarking on a redemption-filled odyssey. Guided by his father's legacy of using aviation as a means for positive change, Lee pilots the "Spirit of Science" aircraft on a solo flight halfway across the planet. Amidst perilous landings, cultural clashes, and unforeseen emergencies, Lee's mission to inspire and uplift becomes a testament to the unbreakable human spirit. This documentary chronicles his journey to heal old wounds, reshape destinies, and redefine limits, showcasing the power of courage, community, and aviation as a catalyst for change.

Filmed over 10 years, one girl’s epic journey from Syria to Germany and back again. She and her family navigate war, exile, and heartbreak in a foreign land, illuminating the complexities of the refugee experience.

After 20 years of chronicling his Puerto Rican family, a director and his mother face devastating losses. Through tears and laughter, they craft animations that bring their loved ones back to life, discovering that every act of creation is also an act of letting go.

Now 93, Martin Luther King Jr.’s lawyer and speechwriter reflects on the personal cost and surprising truths of making history, offering an intimate insider’s view of the Civil Rights Movement.