personal stories

Recess Christmas: Miracle On Third Street

Tue, 06 Nov 2001

Principal Prickly gets his car stuck in a snowbank and decides it has to be the Recess gang's fault, but the teachers look back and remember all the good times they've had with T.J. and the rest of the gang.

Joan Baez: I Am a Noise

Fri, 06 Oct 2023

Since her debut at the age of 18, musician, civil rights campaigner and activist Joan Baez has been on stage for over 60 years. For the now 82-year-old, the personal has always been political, and her friendship with Martin Luther King and her pacifism have shaped her commitment. In this biography that opens with her farewell tour, Baez takes stock in an unsparing fashion and confronts sometimes painful memories.

Stolen Kisses: Homosexual Love in Fascist Italy

Sun, 14 Feb 2021

Through letters, diaries and personal testimonies, an account of the complexity and variety of experiences of LGBT Italians during the Fascist dictatorship of Benito Mussolini (1922-43); intimate words that contrast with the lyrics of popular songs and the propaganda of the time, obsessed with extolling the myths of virility, femininity and motherhood and constrained by sexual repression.

Incomplete

Sat, 11 Jul 2015

An old man, almost deaf, observing and listening to hospital patients. A 12-year old boy, with a pain-insensitive disorder, feeling like a super hero. A nurse, who lost all sense of smell, treating wounded soldiers during WWII. A mute man about to become a father. And a young lad into a coma surrounded by his owns. Five stories in one film, five characters facing their disabilities.

The Man You Don't Know

Fri, 25 Oct 2024

An insightful documentary that offers a comprehensive exploration of the lesser-known facets of Donald J. Trump. "The Man You Don’t Know" features interviews with prominent figures, including Donald Jr., Kimberly Guilfoyle, Eric and Lara, and granddaughter Kai. Their candid reflections, combined with perspectives from long-time friends, business partners, and notable personalities such as Hulk Hogan and Kyle Forgeard of the Nelk Boys, provide an intimate glimpse into Trump’s character. The documentary will also highlight stories from everyday Americans who have felt the impact of Trump's generosity.

Wir Ostdeutsche - 30 Jahre im vereinten Land

Mon, 28 Sep 2020

Explration of today’s East German identity, shaped by history, hopes, and upheaval. Through multimedia storytelling, it explores lives between the Elbe and Oder, intergenerational socialization, and self-perception three decades after reunification. Are the new Länder lost to nostalgia and extremism or still salvageable?

Kanaval: A People's History of Haiti in Six Chapters

Thu, 06 Oct 2022

Haitian history is presented through an explosion of colour, dance and music, as the country prepares for its legendary carnival.

Con Traje y Sin Zapatos

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Self-portrait at 13

Wed, 18 Jun 2025

A mother and her son use the same video tapes to record themselves in parallel timelines, overlapping different impressions of the world. Images from the 1990s reveal to us a world still failing to solve the same old problems.

The Limits of My World

Tue, 17 Sep 2019

THE LIMITS OF MY WORLD follows a nonverbal young man’s transition from the school system into adulthood. Brian has autism and faces the daily challenges of adjusting to his new life. Filmed from the intimate perspective of his older sister Heather, this documentary seeks to understand Brian’s personality beneath his disability. THE LIMITS OF MY WORLD is an autistic coming of age story exploring what it means to be a nonverbal disabled person in today’s society.

Mimo: Sau Chun's Story

Wed, 23 Aug 2023

Growing up, I heard many tales of my grandmother's life, before she was known as Mimo, and each narrative she told stuck with me and still impact my thinking to this day. I wanted to celebrate Mimo's wisdom and character, as well as capture the extraordinary within the ordinary. Hopefully I can inspire others to reflect on their own relationships with their elders and the untold stories that shaped their lives.

Photo Tronology

Tue, 05 Apr 2011

Tron director and Legacy producer Steven Lisberger and his son, Carl, visit the Disney archives to dig through the concept art and materials the studio saved from the original Tron.

Shards of Light

Sat, 21 Jun 2025

War has ravaged the Ukrainian city of Bucha, whose residents have endured unimaginable hostility and suffering. If hope remains a faint glimmer, the will to survive still shines through in this powerful and unflinching film.

The Godmother

Sat, 27 Jan 2024

Men Buy Sex

Fri, 20 Nov 2015

A deft portrait of gender lines in the sex industry, this short lip-sync documentary tells the stories of men who buy sex

Terpsichore

Thu, 14 Nov 2024

Terpsichore is a captivating exploration of dance as an art form, illuminating the passion, discipline, and vulnerability that transform movement into poetry. The documentary follows three distinct yet interconnected artists: Cece Trapani, an Irish dancer; Aurora Maur, a burlesque performer; and the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC), a renowned contemporary dance ensemble. Through their stories, Terpsichore reveals the universal language of dance—one that transcends genre and speaks to the depths of human emotion. Intimate interviews and behind-the-scenes rehearsal footage offer a raw, unfiltered look at the artistry behind each performance, capturing the essence of dance as both personal expression and a bridge between artist and audience. More than a showcase of technique, Terpsichore delves into the soul of movement, celebrating its power to connect, inspire, and reveal the unspoken truths of the human spirit.

Roots Unearthed

Tue, 28 May 2024

A filmmaker embarks on a journey to his ancestral homeland, seeking to reconcile his present reality with the depths of his ancestral past.

Erzähle Deine Geschichte - Vom Mauerfall bis heute

Sun, 04 Oct 2020

Shocking experiences with nudism on the Baltic Sea beach, the desire to rebuild the Wall "10 meters higher" - these are just some of the stories collected by the rbb-Erzählmobil 30 years after the "year of reunification". People from Berlin-Brandenburg have described their moving, exciting and humorous experiences for the website www.rbb-deine-geschichte.de and their view of unity today.

Seeds of Success - Patrick Delarive

Thu, 02 Aug 2018

Patrick Delarive defines himself as a “serial entrepreneur”. A modern version of the mythical King Midas, everything he touches turns into gold (finance, real estate, show business... ) But for him, money is energy that always needs to circulate. And the most important is not to be successful in life but to succeed your life.

Kasama Kang Tumanda

Thu, 02 May 2024

A filmmaker follows her grandparents’ daily life after her chain-smoker and alcoholic grandmother is forced to stop drinking beer for a month.