Filmakers - 2012-2013 New Films

2012-2013 New Films

18 film(s) found

	A Choice in the Himalayas The women of a small, remote village in the Indian Himalayas have their world transformed with the arrival of a silk weaving cooperative. One woman, Hema, begins a cooperative in her new village to teach local women—and her husband—to weave. more »
	Africa’s Last Taboo Gay people in Africa are facing increased persecution in a continent where two=thirds of countries retain laws against homosexuals. more »
	Beating Justice Beating Justice looks at the intersection of race, class and the juvenile justice system in Florida, and uncovers a system of abuse and denial that resulted in the death of a teenage boy and the acquittal of seven guards despite strong evidence. more »
	Beyond Iconic A portrait of photographer Dennis Stock whose classic photographs of Hollywood stars and jazz musicians captured the American social scene in the late 20th century. more »
	Can: Mental Illness and Recovery in the Asian-American Community Can is the seminal film about one Asian American man’s mental illness and his journey to break the silence in a culture where mental problems are viewed as shameful. more »
	Circus School Circus School is a rare glimpse into one of China’s most revered institutions, the Shanghai Circus School, where students ranging in age from six to fifteen must complete a grueling seven-year program before working as professionals. It captures the breathtaking feats of gymnastics executed by a new generation of performers in training. more »
	Coming Out Polish Style This insightful film offers a rare look into the lives of gays and lesbians in contemporary Poland. While many gay men and lesbians remain in the closet for fear of being ostracized, recent positive changes in attitude and growing acceptance have prompted an increase in the number of Poles who are now openly gay. more »
	Electoral Dysfunction Electoral Dysfunction, an acclaimed feature-length documentary, uses humor and wit to take an irreverent—but nonpartisan—look at voting in America. more »
	Flight from Death: The Quest for Immortality This profound documentary investigates the relationship of human violence to fear of mortality. Experts describe death anxiety as a possible root cause of many human behaviors on psychological, spiritual, and cultural levels. more »
	Julian Bond: Reflections from the Frontlines of the Civil Rights Movement This enlightening portrait joins African American social activist Julian Bond as he traces his roots back to slavery, and recalls his role as a leader and organizer during the Civil Rights Movement. more »
	The Law of the Dragon The Law of the Dragon examines the way in which the Chinese legal system is trying to cope with the myriad recent dramatic changes to Chinese life and society by following the activities of a provincial legal practice, the Tiger Law Firm of Chengdu. more »
	Lost and Sound Lost and Sound is a moving and beautiful film that weaves its way through a startling world of sound and silence via the ears and brains of three extraordinary people trying to discover music after losing their hearing. more »
	Mao's Great Famine Between 1958 and 1962, China experienced tragedy on an epic scale when the “Great Leap Forward” – an economic campaign conceived by Mao Zedong led to a catastrophic famine resulting in the death of up to fifty-five million people. more »
	Nanking This award-winning film describes the 1937 Nanking Massacre committed by the Japanese army in China’s former capital city. more »
	Nicaragua—Dictatorship Restored? In a bid to win reelection and position himself for a lifetime presidency, Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega circumvents the Constitution and begins persecuting opposition. The former revolutionary hero’s actions unite activists in a protest movement to thwart his illegal maneuvers. more »
	The Powerbroker: Whitney Young's Fight for Civil Rights Whitney Young was one of the most celebrated—and controversial—leaders in the Civil Rights Era. As head of the National Urban League, he was an influential liaison between those in power and those striving for change. more »
	The Silent Truth A striking number of deaths of military women in Iraq were ruled suicide by the US Army and remain shrouded in suspicious circumstances. The parents of Private LaVena Johnson have grave suspicions that their daughter’s death involved foul play and fight to have her case reopened. more »
	What Killed Kevin? One summer morning Kevin Morrissey dialed 911 to report a shooting and then turned his gun on himself. Discord between Kevin and his boss was later uncovered. Was the suicide a result of workplace bullying? more »