Films In Production | The Center for Independent Documentary

Sourlands

Now on Kickstarter to raise funding to complete the feature length documentary. Filmmaker Jared Flesher sets out to tell the story of the last green spot on the map between New York City and Philadelphia- a place defined by ecological wealth and memorable citizenry.

When Jane & Johnny Come Marching Homeless

Now raising funding on IndieGoGo- learn more about this film and the human cost of war for our veterans.

Electoral Dysfunction

We are proud to announce Electoral Dysfunction is one of eight films selected for production support from The MacArthur Foundation.

The 14th Victim

Self confessed Boston Strangler- Albert DeSalvo, wrote 33 letters to lead investigator, Phil DiNatale. The 14th Victim explores why DiNatale befriended the man he spent three years of his life hunting and how the fame of the case affected him and his family.

1913 Massacre

A once-thriving mining town in Michigan’s remote Upper Peninsula is still haunted by the tragic events that inspired Woody Guthrie’s song, 1913 Massacre.

After A Fashion

Two women’s quest to determine whether we are what we wear and if so, can we overcome the clothes we were born into.

All Of Me

Follows a group of women who once were passionately involved in Size Acceptance and the Big Beautiful Woman (BBW) social community. Now, one by one, they are choosing to have the gastric band or gastric bypass weight loss surgery. Changing their lives in unexpected ways, setting them each on a journey of self-discovery.

American Spring: new media. new democracy?

American Spring explores what democracy looks like in the 21st century as new media changes the power dynamic between citizens, the media, and politicians.

An American Dilemma

This film in production retells the creation of Swedish economist, Gunnar Myrdal’s groundbreaking study, An American Dilemma, and compares Myrdal’s discoveries and findings to the conditions of race relations and social equity in our society today.

An Awakened Heart

A two hour PBS special that explores mysticism in the three Abrahamic faiths. Few who identify as Christians, Jews or Muslims are aware that the ideas and practice of mystical teachings are fundamental to each of their faith traditions. An Awakened Heart brings us into the lives, art, literature and practice of mystics today– and in history.

Angkor’s Children

Angkor’s Children is about three young women who are creating a new cultural identity through their artistic disciplines. Because of their strength, tenacity, and independence, they are putting a new face on women in a traditional society in Cambodia.

Another Day In Paradise

An in-depth look at the marginalized sport of alpine snowboarding, Another Day in Paradise focuses on the sacrifices and achievements of 32 year old Tyler Jewell.

The Art of Survival

At the U.S.-Mexico border, the difference between humanitarian service and illegal activity is not always black and white. This feature length documentary film explores an unusual and fascinating humanitarian response to cross-border migration.

ARTCIRQ

200 miles north of the Arctic Circle a group of Canadian Inuit created a circus.

The Astronaut’s Secret

A documentary about the life of Astronaut Rich Clifford, that uncovers how Rich and NASA kept his Parkinson’s disease a secret for 17 years. This film explores the impact of the end of the Shuttle Program on Rich’s life, and follows him as he speaks nationwide about Parkinson’s disease and inspires other with his positive message that ‘the sky is the limit.’

Atlantic Portals

Currently in post-production– part two of the documentary trilogy; Atlantic Portal emerges from the rubble, literally and figuratively, and returns us to Cape Verde in search of “home.”

Back From the Brink

The Franciscan Manzanita had been extinct in the wild for almost 70 years—until it was spotted growing on a freeway traffic island at the edge of San Francisco. This is the story of one small plant—the last of its kind—and the fascinating, hilarious, and poignant ballet of human efforts to save it.