An innkeeper bikes 700km to Rome, bringing Pope Francis local eco-friendly products, inspired by the "Laudato si'" encyclical on environmental care while reconnecting with communities along the way.
Following the steps of an English botanist, in the landscapes of the Normandy coast, people and cameras look at flowers. This is an essay on attention and friendship, a cinematic herbarium.
From his harsh childhood in the burnt-out Lower East Side, musician Harley Flanagan burst onto the punk music scene at age 11 as drummer for his aunt’s band, the Stimulators. The founder of the Cro-Mags tells his incredible story, while interviews with hard rockers and icons like Flea, Ice-T, Henry Rollins, and Anthony Bourdain add insights. Featuring gritty footage of NYC’s downtown 1970s and ?80s music scene, this passionate film showcases Harley’s against-the-odds transformation from chaos to peace, driven by music, family, and personal growth.
Familiar Touch is a coming of (old) age film. It follows an octogenarian woman’s transition to life in assisted living as she contends with her conflicting desires and self-narratives amidst her shifting age identity and memory.
A UK Holiday is not just a journey; it’s an adventure filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. The story revolves around Aakash, a kind-hearted and adventurous young man, who invites his sister Rekha from the USA to visit the UK for a long-awaited family reunion. Rekha, excited to escape her routine, is thrilled to meet their mother, Subhadra, and sisters Priyanka and Deepika, who already reside in the UK. Aakash ensures this holiday becomes a truly special experience. Together, they explore London’s iconic landmarks like the London Eye and Tower Bridge. The journey takes them to the natural wonder of Durdle Door in Dorset and the charming town of Aldershot. Along the way, they share stories, laughter, and moments of deep connection. This feature film captures the essence of holidays—taking a break, reconnecting with loved ones, and creating memories that last a lifetime. UK Holiday is a celebration of family, adventure, and the joy of togetherness.
Azra is worlds apart from her conservative Muslim mother. When her father suddenly dies on a trip home to Pakistan, Azra finds herself on a Bollywood-inspired journey through memories, both real and imagined; from her mother’s youth in Karachi to her own coming- of-age in rural Canada.
In 1987, Marlee Matlin became the first Deaf actor to win an Academy Award and was thrust into the spotlight at 21 years old. Reflecting on her life in her primary language of American Sign Language, Marlee explores the complexities of what it means to be a trailblazer.
The film follows Danny Feather, his older brother mysteriously died in the murder tunnels. Named after that because of a serial killer that murdered people in those tunnels. The weird thing is that the killer is serving a life sentence.
An isolated woman is confronted by her past when a fellow former cult member reaches out with news that their leader has been released from prison early.
After a violent animal attack, paranoia spreads through Spiral Creek. But when Deputy Ren Accord gets too close, his son vanishes, and reality begins to fracture.
When they are unexpectedly forced to move in with an estranged relative, the Smart Family must navigate oversized dreams, identity struggles and regional theater in this warmly observant family comedy.