Film-Forward

Documentary

Notturno

A portrait of a turbulent region compiled from over three years of filming along the borderlands of Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Iraqi Kurdistan.

The Human Factor

A nuanced analysis of leadership that creates the surreal impression of being in the same room with Bill Clinton and other leaders during the Oslo Accords negotiations.

Some Kind of Heaven

This intriguing, often surreal documentary takes place in the largest retirement community in the United States, a supposed paradise for retirees.

Beautiful Something Left Behind

A fly-on-the-wall look into an organization where kids receive peer support and group activities to comprehend and grapple with grief.

The Reason I Jump

An eye-opening experience that gives audiences a window into the minds of kids with autism.

The Dissident

Bryan Fogel’s intense documentary about the life and death of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

The Truffle Hunters

Aging men and their bounty-sniffing dogs pursue an increasingly antiquated way of life in this amusing and life-affirming gem.

PJ Harvey: A Dog Called Money

The documentary chronicles the making of the 2016 album The Hope Six Demolition Project, which was based on the musician’s impressions of Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Washington, DC.

Mayor

Audiences who have forgotten how no-drama leaders behave will find this inspiring viewing.