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    Acasa, My Home 2020 POSTER

    Acasa, My Home

    2020

    Romanian

    7.6

    2

    100%

    80%

    around the world

    Documentary

    eastern europe

    family issues

    human rights

    romani people

    urban life

    Radu Ciorniciuc Radu Ciorniciuc Director Prince Charles Prince Charles as Self Luci Enache Luci Enache as Self Marcel Enache Marcel Enache as Self Gigel Enache Gigel Enache as Self
    In the wilderness of the Bucharest Delta, nine children and their parents lived in perfect harmony with nature for 20 years – until they are chased out and forced to adapt to life in the big city.
    A Thirsty World 2012 POSTER

    A Thirsty World

    2012

    French

    7.6

    10

    Action

    destruction of planet

    Documentary

    human rights

    social documentary

    water conflict

    water pollution

    water shortage

    Thierry Piantanida Thierry Piantanida Director Vandana Shiva Vandana Shiva as Self Catarina de Albuquerque Catarina de Albuquerque as Self
    Today, against a backdrop of sharply increasing demand, growth in the world population and the growing impact of an unsettled climate, water has become one of the most precious natural resources of our planet.
    Deacons for Defense 2003 POSTER

    Deacons for Defense

    2003

    English

    7.0

    5

    90%

    90%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    Drama

    human rights

    racism

    racist

    Bill Duke Bill Duke Director Jonathan Potts Jonathan Potts as Garrison Paulino Nunes Paulino Nunes as Lawson Jonathan Silverman Jonathan Silverman as Michael Deane Beau Starr Beau Starr as Neely
    Inspired by a true story, this drama is set in 1965, not long after passage of the Civil Rights Act. Despite the Act, the African-American citizens of Bogalusa are still treated like third-class citizens, their fundamental rights as human beings persistently trampled by the white power structure, in general, and the local branch of the KKK. The story follows the formation of local black men, particularly ex-war veterans who after the struggles become too overbearing organizes the group, "Deacons for defense", an all-black defense group dedicated to patrolling the black section of town and protecting its residents from the more violent aspects of "white backlash."
    Farewell Ferris Wheel 2016 POSTER

    Farewell Ferris Wheel

    2016

    English

    7.4

    5

    96%

    Action

    carnival

    Documentary

    Drama

    human rights

    mexico

    migrant worker

    News

    visa

    worker's rights

    Miguel 'M.i.G.' Martinez Miguel 'M.i.G.' Martinez Director
    Farewell Ferris Wheel explores how the U.S. Carnival industry fights to keep itself alive by legally employing Mexican migrant workers with the controversial H-2B guestworker visa.
    The Letters 2014 POSTER

    The Letters

    2014

    English

    6.2

    4

    29%

    66%

    Action

    Drama

    human rights

    letter

    madre teresa

    purpose of life

    William Riead William Riead Director Sohrab Ardeshir Sohrab Ardeshir as Cardinal Rutger Hauer Rutger Hauer as Father Bejamin Praagh Mark Bennington Mark Bennington as Graham Widdecombe Vipin Sharma Vipin Sharma as Health Officer
    Mother Teresa, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, is considered one of the greatest humanitarians of modern times. Her selfless commitment changed hearts, lives and inspired millions throughout the world. The Letters, as told through personal letters she wrote over the last 40 years of her life, reveal a troubled and vulnerable women who grew to feel an isolation and an abandonment by God.
    Hating Peter Tatchell 2021 POSTER

    Hating Peter Tatchell

    2021

    English

    7.6

    1

    100%

    86%

    Action

    Documentary

    gay

    gay rights

    gay theme

    human rights

    lgbt

    lgbt activist

    Christopher Amos Christopher Amos Director George Carey George Carey as Stephen Fry Stephen Fry as Self Ian McKellen Ian McKellen as Self Peter Tatchell Peter Tatchell as Self
    The powerful and inspiring true story of the controversial human rights campaigner whose provocative acts of civil diso bedience rocked the British establishment, revolutionised attitudes to homosexuality and exposed world tyrants. As social attitudes change and history vindicates Peter's stance on gay rights, his David versus Goliath battles gradually win him status as a national treasure. The film follows Peter as he embarks on his riskiest crusade yet by seeking to disrupt the FIFA World Cup in Moscow to draw attention to the persecution of LGBT+ people in Russia and Chechnya.
    The Lady 2011 POSTER

    The Lady

    2011

    English

    9

    37%

    62%

    Action

    Biography

    Drama

    History

    human rights

    massacre

    military dictator

    police brutality

    political assassination

    Romance

    seer

    Luc Besson Luc Besson Director Michelle Yeoh Michelle Yeoh as Aung San Suu Kyi Benedict Wong Benedict Wong as Karma David Thewlis David Thewlis as Michael Aris Louis Hilyer Louis Hilyer as Tom White, British Council 1988
    The story of Aung San Suu Kyi as she becomes the core of Burma's democracy movement, and her relationship with her husband, writer Michael Aris.
    Collective 2019 POSTER

    Collective

    2019

    Romanian

    8.1

    8

    99%

    90%

    corruption

    Crime

    Documentary

    health care

    human rights

    Alexander Nanau Alexander Nanau Director Alison Goodwin Alison Goodwin as Self Andrei Gheorghe Andrei Gheorghe as Self Nicoleta Ciobanu Nicoleta Ciobanu as Self Liviu Iolu Liviu Iolu as Self - Government Spoksperson
    In the aftermath of a tragic fire in a Romanian club, burn victims begin dying in hospitals from wounds that were not life threatening. A team of investigative journalists move into action uncovering the mass corruption of the health system and of the state institutions. Collective follows journalists, whistle blowers, and authorities alike. An immersive and uncompromising look into a dysfunctional system, exposing corruption, propaganda, and manipulation that nowadays affect not only Romania, but societies around the world.
    Chasing Asylum 2016 POSTER

    Chasing Asylum

    2016

    English

    7.2

    3

    92%

    73%

    Action

    Documentary

    human rights

    refugee

    woman director

    Eva Orner Eva Orner Director Peter Young Peter Young as Self - chief psychiatrist, detention centres on Manus Island and Nauru Tahira Tahira as Self - Hazara refugee Mr. Barat Mr. Barat as Self - killed asylum seeker Reza Barat's father Malcolm Turnbull Malcolm Turnbull as Self - Prime Minister of Australia
    Chasing Asylum tells the story of Australia's cruel, inhumane treatment of asylum seekers and refugees, examining the human, political, financial and moral impact of current and previous policy.
    Rashmi Rocket 2021 POSTER

    Rashmi Rocket

    2021

    Hindi

    7.1

    6

    44%

    Action

    bollywood

    Drama

    female athlete

    gender test

    human rights

    Sport

    sports

    Akarsh Khurana Akarsh Khurana Director Zarin Shihab Zarin Shihab as Varun Badola Varun Badola as Priyanshu Painyuli Priyanshu Painyuli as Abhishek Banerjee Abhishek Banerjee as Eeshit Mehta
    Born in the small-town of Kutch, Rashmi overcomes all societal barriers to become a national-level athlete. But her glory is hindered when she is asked to undergo a gender test.
    La Mami 2019 POSTER

    La Mami

    2019

    Spanish

    6.7

    2

    92%

    cabaret

    Documentary

    financial problem

    human rights

    mexico

    woman director

    Laura Herrero Garvín Laura Herrero Garvín Director
    One of the rooms inside the legendary Barba Azul Cabaret has become a shelter for the girls working there: the women's bathroom. Every night La Mami, who's in charge of the bathrooms, offers them the warmth and the advice they need to take on the challenge they face in the dance hall.
    The New Greatness Case 2022 POSTER

    The New Greatness Case

    2022

    Russian

    7.0

    4

    Action

    Documentary

    entrapment

    human rights

    political activism

    political repression

    Anna Shishova Anna Shishova Director Vladimir Putin Vladimir Putin as Self Dmitri Pavlikova Dmitri Pavlikova as Self, Anna Pavlikova's father Alexander Pavlikov Alexander Pavlikov as Self, Anya Pavlikova's uncle Sergey Kuznetsov Sergey Kuznetsov as self, Russian secret service agent provocateur
    Anya was an ordinary Moscow teenager who found a chat group of her choice online. They talked about animals, the stars and social issues. A man called Ruslan D joined the group, who set up an office space for the online group to meet. Step by step, he began to lead young people who were critical of the Putin's regime towards political activism. Ruslan D placed a camera in the meeting room, and when he had enough footage, he handed it over to the prosecutor. The police raided the teenagers' homes and they were arrested on charges of planning to overthrow the government and terrorism. Three years of legal proceedings transformed Anya's mother from a loyal follower of Putin to a hunger-striking activist. Moscow-based director Anna Shishova followed Anya and her mother's life throughout the event and eventually revealed the true identity of Ruslan D.
    The Cave 2019 POSTER

    The Cave

    2019

    English

    7.5

    18

    97%

    83%

    Action

    conflict

    Documentary

    human rights

    peace

    War

    Feras Fayyad Feras Fayyad Director Amani Ballour Amani Ballour as Herself Alaa Alaa as Herself Samaher Samaher as Herself Salim Namour Salim Namour as Himself
    Deep beneath the surface in the Syrian province of Ghouta, a group of female doctors have established an underground field hospital. Under the supervision of paediatrician Dr. Amani and her staff of doctors and nurses, hope is restored for some of the thousands of children and civilian victims of the ruthless Syrian civil war.
    Doi Boy 2023 POSTER

    Doi Boy

    2023

    Thai

    5.5

    4

    64%

    64%

    Action

    chiang mai

    Drama

    human rights

    labor

    lgbt

    political thriller

    Romance

    thailand

    Thriller

    Nontawat Numbenchapol Nontawat Numbenchapol Director Thaworn Santhong Thaworn Santhong as Abbot Panisara Rikulsurakan Panisara Rikulsurakan as Bee Arak Amornsupasiri Arak Amornsupasiri as Ji Nattapong Phamon Nattapong Phamon as Yoon
    Sorn, an ethnic Shan sex worker, tries to build a future in Chiang Mai, Thailand, as a refugee far from home, but he is drawn into a complex relationship with one client, an investigator probing a political activist.
    Not Even in a Wildest Dream 2017 POSTER

    Not Even in a Wildest Dream

    2017

    Portuguese

    8.1

    Action

    Documentary

    education

    human rights

    Cacau Rhoden Cacau Rhoden Director
    The challenges of the present, expectations for the future, and the dreams of those who experience the reality of public high school in Brazil. Through the voices of students, principals, teachers and experts, "Not Even In a Wildest Dream" offers a reflection on the value of education.
    The Overnighters 2014 POSTER

    The Overnighters

    2014

    English

    7.4

    97%

    85%

    Documentary

    Drama

    found footage

    human rights

    north dakota

    oil industry

    Jesse Moss Jesse Moss Director Glen Granrud Glen Granrud as Self Paul Engel Paul Engel as Self Keith Graves Keith Graves as Self Michael Batten Michael Batten as Self
    Desperate, broken men chase their dreams and run from their demons in the North Dakota oil fields. A local Pastor's decision to help them has extraordinary and unexpected consequences.
    The Net 2016 POSTER

    The Net

    2016

    Korean

    7.4

    16

    86%

    68%

    Action

    Drama

    east asia

    human rights

    inter-korean relations

    north korea

    north korean defector

    politics

    Ki-duk Kim Ki-duk Kim Director Ji-il Park Ji-il Park as K-CIA officer Won-geun Lee Won-geun Lee as Oh Jin-woo Joon-bae Kim Joon-bae Kim as Security officer Min-Young An Min-Young An as Sundae restaurant owner
    A poor North Korean fisherman finds himself an accidental defector, and is groomed to be a spy by an ambitious South Korean military officer.
    Black Box Diaries 2024 POSTER

    Black Box Diaries

    2024

    English

    7.5

    14

    99%

    80%

    Action

    Documentary

    female journalist

    human rights

    japan

    justice

    sexual violence

    woman director

    Shiori Itô Shiori Itô Director Shiori Itô Shiori Itô as Self
    Journalist Shiori Ito embarks on a courageous investigation of her own sexual assault in an improbable attempt to prosecute her high-profile offender. Her quest becomes a landmark case in Japan, exposing the country's outdated judicial and societal systems.
    Once Upon a Time in Venezuela 2020 POSTER

    Once Upon a Time in Venezuela

    2020

    Spanish

    7.3

    13

    95%

    Action

    around the world

    democracy

    Documentary

    human rights

    social justice

    Anabel Rodriguez Rios Anabel Rodriguez Rios Director
    Once upon a time, the Venezuelan village of Congo Mirador was prosperous, alive with fisherman and poets. Now it is decaying and disintegrating—a small but prophetic reflection of Venezuela itself.
    The Red Pill 2016 POSTER

    The Red Pill

    2016

    English

    7.9

    40

    17%

    92%

    Action

    Documentary

    equality

    feminism

    gender

    human rights

    interview

    politics

    Cassie Jaye Cassie Jaye Director Emma Watson Emma Watson as Herself Michelle Obama Michelle Obama as Herself Hillary Clinton Hillary Clinton as Herself Anderson Cooper Anderson Cooper as Himself
    When a feminist filmmaker sets out to document the mysterious and polarizing world of the Men’s Rights Movement, she begins to question her own beliefs. Chronicling Cassie Jaye’s journey exploring an alternate perspective on gender equality, power and privilege.
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