Documentary movies

Amidst a drought of independently run spaces and DIY venues in the seacoast area, Colin Grady and Nate Pastor put their heads together. Pastor’s, the small ME-based DIY venue would come back, stronger than ever. Despite the hurdles and roadblocks that were thrown their way, the space thrived: people were starving for spaces like this. With each show the turnout grew, breathing life into the garage, and stoking a fire in the minds of the Pastor’s crew. How big could the shows get? Many more hours were spent lovingly assembling this piece weaving in and out of maximalist edits of performances from many of the artists who touched down on that spot of concrete in Berwick, ME, all captured through lo-fi voice memos and the lenses of obsolete cameras, and transferred to Hi8 and MiniDV tapes. Why the old cameras? Because this is something that could happen anywhere and at anytime. This is the story of a garage full of life - and how you could be a part of it.

Magnus Carlsen, widely regarded as the greatest chess player of all time, is challenged by Hans Niemann, a rising star who capitalizes on the meteoric growth of online chess. Niemann’s ascension culminated in an epic, controversy-shrouded victory over Carlsen at the 2022 Sinquefield Cup, which eventually led to allegations and revelations of cheating. Determined to clear his name, Niemann fights his way back to the top of the chess world, setting the stage for a high-stakes rematch with Carlsen in 2024.

Ola is just turning 30. He’s a dedicated, cheerful and honest guy who’s fairly happy with his life. And there is one more thing: Ola was born with a mild intellectual disability. He speaks openly, curious about his own condition, all the while wondering if other people see him mainly as a person with a diagnosis. Why can’t he just be Ola? In search of freedom and independence, he sets out on a courageous path to break through barriers and to become more self-reliant.

A film essay montage of contemporary footage, archive and cinema history, about the age of post-truth and how one young man’s childhood epilepsy became representative of the woes of the world and how he triumphed against adversity.

DJ Gabe: The Movie follows the inspiring journey of Gabriel Winters, a passionate musician known as DJ Gabe. The film explores his deep-rooted connection to music, faith, and his local community in Oregon. Through a blend of high-energy concert footage, intimate interviews, and behind-the-scenes stories, the movie celebrates the power of following one's calling and the impact of uplifting others through art and service.

The Beauty of Errors is a portrait of a relationship between three generations and how it shifts between the search for closeness, understanding and acceptance, as the teenage son steps closer to adulthood. The film continues to follow the lives of Tero and his son Henri, both previously featured in Kärkkäinen’s documentary The Living Room of a Nation.

The documentary portrays the collective traumas of the militarization of Rio de Janeiro’s favelas occupied by the Armed Forces during the mega sporting events. Through voices from within the favelas, the film documents the struggle for justice and reparation for victims of human rights violations.

For two weeks, around twenty young musicians from the northern districts of Marseille come to train every day and rehearse three jazz pieces.

Sabine Lidl presents Siri Hustvedt’s journey from her first novel to being a leading voice in contemporary literature – a film about feminist perspectives, Hustvedt’s soulmate Paul Auster, and the power of thought.

Four Bavarians with no sailing experience decide to conquer the world's oceans. They are confronted with the untamed power of the sea, unexpected meetings and new challenges.