New Releases

Trailer for documentary "FROM CAIRO TO THE CLOUD” directed by Michelle Paymar. A woman looking closely at a document. https://vimeo.com/1004945923
FROM CAIRO TO THE CLOUD - THE WORLD OF THE CAIRO GENIZA
Ancient manuscripts hidden for centuries in a Cairo synagogue reveal the richness of Judeo-Arabic life in the heart of the Islamic empire
Trailer for documentary “IN THE SHADOW OF THE PINES” directed by Anne Koizumi. A toy with a mushroom in the forest. https://vimeo.com/998289962
IN THE SHADOW OF THE PINES
Filmmaker Anne Koizumi explores the childhood shame she felt about her Japanese immigrant father, who worked as a janitor at her school
Trailer for documentary “WORD MASTER: ALFRED BUTTS AND THE STORY OF SCRABBLE” directed by Jerry Murphy. A host of people sitting in a room playing Scrabble. https://vimeo.com/997902615
WORD MASTER: ALFRED BUTTS AND THE STORY OF SCRABBLE
A new documentary about the history of Scrabble and its creator Alfred Butts
Trailer for documentary “GHAR KA PATA” directed by Madhulika Jalali. A collection of photos laid out on the table, with a hand holding up one of the photos. https://vimeo.com/990833357
HOME ADDRESS/GHAR KA PATA
24 years after fleeing her homeland kashmir, a woman goes back in search of her home, identity & loss
Trailer for documentary “THE FORGOTTEN OCCUPATION: JIM CROW GOES TO HAITI” directed by Alain Martin. An old archive photo showing a bunch of people. https://vimeo.com/989823233
THE FORGOTTEN OCCUPATION: JIM CROW GOES TO HAITI
Brunel Martin came of age during Haiti’s brutal occupation at the hands of United States Marines. Yet, he went on to become a fierce advocate of the country that destroyed his.
Trailer for documentary “ECO-HACK!” directed by Josh Izenberg & Brett Marty. "Eco-Hack!" is written in capital letters. https://vimeo.com/987367818
ECO-HACK!
Deep in the Mojave desert, an unconventional field biologist wages a high-tech war against ravens — think laser cannons, drones, exploding turtle shells — in a last-ditch effort to save the last few desert tortoises from extinction
Trailer for documentary “AINU - INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF JAPAN” directed by Naomi Mizoguchi. Four people in old age and in traditional dress. https://vimeo.com/986094024
AINU - INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF JAPAN
The life stories of Ainu elders and their efforts to keep their culture alive
Trailer for documentary “Live at Mister Kelly's” directed by Ted Bogosian. Collage with women singing. https://vimeo.com/957402246
LIVE AT MISTER KELLY'S
Mister Kelly's smashed color and gender barriers to put unknown, controversial voices on stage and transform entertainment, and America in the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ’70s
railer for documentary “CHI-TOWN GUNS, GUN VIOLENCE & THE NRA ” directed by Dawn Alexander. A composit image of people protesting. https://vimeo.com/987366121
CHI-TOWN GUNS, GUN VIOLENCE & THE NRA
In this feature documentary with an original song by Macy Gray, delves into where the guns are coming from that produce “mass shootings” in the U.S. by focusing on the 3rd largest city (Chicago) and by sharing solutions
Trailer for documentary “1000 HANDS OF THE GURU” directed by Tobias Reeuwijk. A picture of Buddha. https://vimeo.com/969111218
1000 HANDS OF THE GURU
Four monks, a royal scholar, and their American guru are fighting to save Bhutan's sacred scrolls while learning the art of letting go
Trailer for documentary “MONSTER IN A DRESS” directed by Annie Weatherwax. A drawing of a family https://vimeo.com/982648357
MONSTER IN A DRESS
"Monster in a Dress" - A story about queer identity and family, that will catch you off guard
Trailer for documentary “AHEAD OF THE CURVE” directed by Jen Rainin. A woman holds a jacket over her shoulder and wears a sunglasses. https://vimeo.com/982074468
AHEAD OF THE CURVE
With a lucky run at the track and chutzpah for days, Franco Stevens launched Curve, the best-selling lesbian magazine ever published. When Franco learns that Curve is failing, she turns to today’s queer activists to determine her path forward.
Trailer for documentary “SKIN OF GLASS” directed by Denise Zmekhol. Two people are standing near a broken window. https://vimeo.com/981355647
SKIN OF GLASS
A journey to reckon with Brazil’s harsh inequality begins when the filmmaker discovers her father’s architectural masterpiece is occupied by homeless people
Trailer for documentary “THE CALLERS” directed by Lindsey Dryden. A woman in a dark environment making a phone call. https://vimeo.com/956205052
THE CALLERS - QUEER FUTURES
THE ANONYMOUS STORIES OF THOSE WHO HAVE CALLED ENGLAND'S OLDEST LGBTQ+ PHONE HELPLINE SINCE IT OPENED IN 1974
Trailer for documentary “N OF 1” directed by Bernard Friedman. An elderly man writes formulas on a window. https://vimeo.com/957444617
N OF 1
It’s Just an Idea Until the First Patient Takes A Chance
Trailer for documentary “DISSIDENTS” directed by Yi Chen. Collage of red color, protesting people. https://vimeo.com/971872682
DISSIDENTS
An artist's sculpture is burnt down, a protestor is charged with a criminal case, and a democracy movement is violently attacked. Not even exile is safe
Trailer for documentary "NUMBERED" directed by Dana Doron & Uriel Sinai. An elderly man stands on a black background and looks at the camera. https://vimeo.com/956677173
NUMBERED
An explosive, highly visual, and emotionally cinematic journey, guided by testimonies and portraits of Auschwitz survivors
Trailer for documentary “THE APOLOGY" directed by Mimi Chakarova.Black and white girls sit and read a book. https://vimeo.com/970107024
THE APOLOGY
THE APOLOGY investigates an incident in the 1960s in which the entire community of Russell City was dismantled, pushing 1,400 residents out of their homes and off their land – all to claim the 200 acres for an industrial park
Trailer for documentary “MAKING IT” directed by Rowan Devereux & Sophie Saville. A composite of women athletes. https://vimeo.com/956809053
MAKING IT
Making It is a short documentary that follows four female athletes from different sports who share their experiences in pursuit of success
Trailer for documentary “CASA BLOC” directed by Albert Badia & Patricia Tamayo. A man in glasses sits in a car and looks out the window. https://vimeo.com/955053128
CASA BLOC
Casa Bloc, a landmark of Spanish rationalist architecture, repurposed as Civil Guard residence, now being rehabilitated for social housing
Trailer for documentary "999 THE FORGOTTEN GIRLS" directed by Heather Dune Macadam. A little girl is waving her hand. https://vimeo.com/960741291
999: THE FORGOTTEN GIRLS
In the Spring of 1942, the Nazis ordered the Slovak government to provide a slave labour force. The Slovaks sent 999 teenage Jewish girls. They paid the Nazis the equivalent of $3,000 for each girl, and gave them a one way rail ticket to Auschwitz.
"DEAR ANI" directed by Keith Wasserman. Close-up of a man wearing a collage with people and a musical instrument. https://vimeo.com/957973654
DEAR ANI
Dear Ani is an odyssey of music, art, and mania that depicts the epic mental health journey of Keith Wasserman
“MUSICA!” directed by Rob Epstein & Jeffrey Friedman. A teenage boy plays the trumpet. https://vimeo.com/957947555
MUSICA!
Over the course of five years, Mùsica! follows four young Cubans who view music as a way of life. Through music, they hope to find success and fulfillment, some choosing to remain in Cuba, and some seeking to venture out into the world beyond.
"LITTLE BERLIN" directed by Kate Mcmullen. A cow is standing by the fence and mooing. https://vimeo.com/955591804
LITTLE BERLIN
When the Iron Curtain cuts his tiny German village in half, Peter the bull gets separated from his 36 cows
"GIMPEL THE FOOL RETURNS TO POLAND" directed by Howard Rypp. Close-up of a man standing behind a fence looking anxiously ahead.
GIMPEL THE FOOL RETURNS TO POLAND
THE FILM FOLLOWS THE TOUR OF THE PLAY “GIMPEL THE FOOL” AS IT TOURS POLISH TOWNS FROM THE PRE-HOLOCAUST STORIES OF NOBEL-PRIZE-WINNING WRITER, ISSAC BASHEVAS SINGER WHEN AN ENCOUNTER WITH CURRENT ANTI SEMITISM CHANGES THE COURSE OF THE FILM.
Trailer for documentary “I AM NOT” directed by Tomer Heymann. A man and his family on the beach. https://vimeo.com/954125867
I AM NOT
After years of battling false mental diagnoses, Oren picks up a camera, his only outlet for human interaction, and embarks on a life-changing journey
Trailer for documentary “CONQUERING CERVICAL CANCER" directed by Mike Hill. Five women in colorful jackets are walking towards the camera, smiling and talking to each other. https://vimeo.com/953762938
CONQUERING CERVICAL CANCER
The fight to eliminate cervical cancer everywhere
Trailer for documentary “A STILL SMALL VOICE” directed by Luke Lorentzen.Woman close-up looks to the side https://vimeo.com/952518565
A STILL SMALL VOICE
Director Luke Lorentzen’s A STILL SMALL VOICE follows Mati, a chaplain completing year-long hospital residency, as she learns to provide spiritual care to people confronting profound life changes
Trailer for documentary "THE DANCING HOMELESS" directed by Wataru Miura. A man in a white t-shirt extends his hands up towards the sky. https://vimeo.com/941744628
THE DANCING HOMELESS
A group of homeless and ex-homeless men of tokyo have come together to form a dance group. They explore 'bodily expressions' as a means of artistic expression and talk about their experiences of letting go of their homes and families
Newly released documentaries from GOOD DOCS