Much of the footage is appropriately stunning—certainly the vistas fail to disappoint—and many of the near-death feats here are captured with impressive precision.

An inspiring look at a hard-to-believe true story, To Use a Mountain is a timely reminder that people power is a force to be reckoned with.

A quietly fascinating continuation of Robb Moss’s chronicling of five friends over the decades.

An apt title for this sticky-sweet yet charming documentary that follows four girls as they try to reach their sales goals during Girl Scout cookie selling season.

The absorbing documentary explores how an owl that has spent its life in captivity finds itself in the wild and urgently needs to learn basic skills to survive.

A timely reminder of the power of art to dramatize history.

Ross McElwee’s latest film may be his most personal exploration yet, chronicling the grief he has felt since 27-year-old son died of a fentanyl overdose.

A variety of films covering 1990s Hollywood, nonconformist athletes in Pakistan, the American Dream, gay activism in 1970s New York, as well as a big award winner at the festival.

An unabashedly nostalgic trip back to a musical era that no longer exists.