Social & External
Adriana Páramo
Nohemí and Mary are two women resisting structural violence in Ciudad Juárez. United by pain and hope, both mothers find inspiration to move their families forward. The dragonfly, a symbol they share, embodies their resilience and capacity for change.
During the "Día de Muertos" celebration in Tetela de Ocampo, Puebla, the locals share their traditions and reflections on life and death, while the Zamitiz brothers recount how the loss of their parents gave them a unique understanding of memory, mourning, and life itself.
After the last breath of her elderly husband, Maria experiences a brief suicide attempt that will take her into a journey throughout all her memories alongside him with the purpose of finding a true meaning to life, beyond marriage.
Martin wants to reconcile with his son Lucas, however, Lucas blames his father for the accidental death of his mother Julia. The reunion unleashes a tense exploration of their emotions and wounds that have yet to heal.
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When everything feels empty, Fifi discovers that the memory of her mother, kept in an old sweater, can bring color and joy back into her life.
Merly, a young woman, takes refuge in writing to evade an event from the past, which she will face when one of her characters comes to life.
Two stories about different ways two people overcome loss; which may or may not be connected.
The anti-Slumdog Millionaire in documentary form, "Buzz" charts the tumultuous rise of India's most famous tattoo artist as he struggles to overcome the demons of his poverty-stricken childhood through art.
Revolució 304, a TV3 documentary, uses Lamine Yamal as a starting point to explore racism, identity, and representation in Catalonia. Featuring voices from Rocafonda, it calls for structural change and a more inclusive future.
This film takes us into the harsh realm of BC's early coal mines, canneries, and lumber camps; where primitve conditions and speed-ups often cost lives. Then, the film moves through the unemployed' struggles of the '30s, post WWII equity campaigns, and into more recent public sector strikes over union rights.
Professor Eske Willerslev has an ambition to build the world's largest collection of prehistoric human DNA. As the collection grows, he is forced to confront the ghosts of his own past.
A true story about the unreal life of an unsung country music hero. Ben Dorcy, aka Lovey, the first and oldest roadie, is recognized by the cultural icons who depend on him just as he’s losing his independence. Having outlived all his relatives, Ben learns he can rely on his music family. Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Knoxville, Kinky Friedman, Jamey Johnson, Ann-Margret, and more come together to honor this legend among legends who, unbeknownst to many, shaped Texas and American music history. “King of the Roadies” celebrates all who work to keep the wheels turning behind-the-scenes; and reminds us that with spirit, passion and perseverance, our best days may still be ahead of us if we continue doing what we love. “It’s one thing to have a bunch of good ideas, but to make them work and to put them into action, you need someone like Ben to do it, and he never failed.” – Willie Nelson