Festivals

'Ascension,' Jessica Kingdon's documentary feature, explores the rise of capitalism in the communistic political system of China.

Two key reasons to see 'Shapeless': Kelly Murtagh's subtle, nuanced portrayal and Samantha Aldana's stylized rendering of addiction's impact.

Through a water-walk along the Los Angeles aqueduct, documentarian Emmett Brennan explores water scarcity and regeneration.

Embedding themselves, Bing Liu and his team shadow two community members who introduce them to the troubled neighborhoods and the programs that help mitigate violence in Chicago.

This documentary reveals that if these individuals from different religions can employ the wisdom of joy, so can we.

Blindness is a liability when there's a home invasion. Time to get a new pair of eyes to help.

The film 'United States vs. Reality Winner' raises vital questions. When does leaking a document serve the public interest? Should exposing corruption be retaliated against or protected?

The legendary cult actor makes the most of a role as a small-town hairdresser tending to a client one final time.

The women directors of these two films, Stacey Gregg and Justine Bateman, approach their subjects and protagonists with authority and sensitivity.

Anita Rivaroli's exuberant documentary about passion in music made its North American debut at SXSW Online 2021.