Films In Production
Brookford Almanac
A year in the complex and beautiful life of first generation farmers. A young couple is living their dream of raising a family on a farm in New Hampshire, but with their lease set to expire, the future is uncertain. This is a film about old and new rituals, physical labor, land ethics and what comes next for American farming.
Cause
Vigilante or Guardian? Terrorist or Hero? Savior or Brainwashed Nut? Whatever you think about these four Americans who have dedicated themselves twenty-four-seven to a cause, the one thing you won’t call them is uncommitted.
Contact Improvisation
A deep dive into the hidden world of contact improvisation. Halfway between a dance form like Tango, and a Martial Art (akido), Contact Improv has a passionate following worldwide. We follow a group of beginners who are tantalized and challenged as they enter this world.
The Dirty Truth About Coal
Pollution from coal-fired power plants in the United States kills hundreds of Americans every year. Statistics suggest that if you’re under the age of 55, you’ve probably never taken a clean breath of air in your life. It’s time to expose the human cost of the world’s filthiest fuel and finally learn the dirty truth about coal.
The Dragons of Jim Green
After the death of his grandmother, filmmaker Randy M. Salo returns to his hometown in rural South Carolina to find that his grandfather has turned his house into a museum dedicated to proving the existence of a race of ancient hi-tech reptiles on Earth.
East LA Interchange
While many communities in the United States are struggling with issues of multiculturalism and diversity, Boyle Heights, the oldest neighborhood in East Los Angeles, has a 40-year history as a successful multiethnic community.
Electoral Dysfunction
Directed by Leslie D. Farrell, Bennett Singer, and David Deschamps Visit Film Site: electoraldysfunction.org We are proud to announce Electoral Dysfunction is one of eight films selected for production support from The MacArthur Foundation. Hosted by “Daily Show” veteran Mo Rocca, Electoral Dysfunction uses irreverent humor to show how voting works — and doesn’t work — [...]
The Faithful
A feature length documentary exploring the enduring phenomenons of pop-icons Elvis Presley, Pope John Paul II, and Princess Diana. Over the course of a decade, the filmmaker journeys with fans and faithful on their pilgrimages to Graceland, Kensington Palace, and the Vatican.
Far Out Isn’t Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story
Depicts one man’s wild, lifelong adventure of testing societal boundaries through his use of subversive art.
The Field
The story of a few of the many people affected by development of the Abraham Lincoln National Airport outside of Chicago, Illinois and how the issues surrounding this airport are many of the issues confronting America as a whole.
Finding the Gold Within
A group of Black male teenagers in Akron, Ohio, are mentored in drumming, mythology, writing and self-reflection for four to seven years in the unique program Alchemy, Inc. Finding the Gold Within features six of the young men as they leave home for college and dare to become the heroes within their own stories. How will they follow their dreams? What will their paths and trials look like?
Flint Hills: Meditations From A Kansas Prairie
Author William Least Heat-Moon reunites with the people and land of tallgrass prairie and discovers one of America’s most environmentally advanced communities.
From Within, Without
A film about Homeopathy; a mysterious and controversial medical system. The film follows people going through homeopathic treatment for physical, mental and emotional conditions including an explanation of homeopathy– its philosophy, science, controversy, and rich history– and a portrait of the founder of homeopathy, Dr. Samuel Hahnemann.
The Fruit of Our Labor
A collection of 10 short documentary films made by Afghan trainees that brings to life Afghans’ efforts to address their challenging social and economic conditions. These character-driven shorts highlight the complex daily realities of contemporary Afghanistan.
The Ghost Army
The little known story of one of the most bizarre missions of World War II: A hand-picked group of GIs’ using inflatable tanks and sound effects records to deceive the Germans on the battlefields of Europe. Even they had to wonder: would it work?
Graze
Through honest filmmaking and stunning imagery, Graze enters the discussion on climate change and our responsibility to our ecosystem by presenting the story of a successful family business that has chosen to use natural, renewable methods in place of today’s standard industrial technologies.
Green Shall Overcome
Green Shall Overcome is a feature length documentary about Van Jones and the clean energy movement. Our film takes an in-depth look at Jones’ life and his efforts to build a green economy strong enough to lift people out of poverty.
