Film-Forward

Documentary

Cameraperson

A career in review, one scene at a time, of cinematographer/director Kirsten Johnson’s work, a rich kaleidoscope of people and situations.

Dark Horse

A real-life, rags to riches fairy tale of how a gangly, unremarkable foal grew up to become a racehorse champion.

When Two Worlds Collide

A riveting, highly informative look at the ongoing conflict between Amazonian natives defending their land against transnational petroleum corporations.

Lo and Behold, Reveries of the Connected World

Some ecstatic and very dark truths about the Internet and technology from Werner Herzog.

Hieronymus Bosch: Touch by the Devil

With unequaled access to the artist’s work, this terminally tasteful and conflict-averse film vividly showcases the hellfire horrors of the art through powerful lenses that magnify every brushstroke.

Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny

The little cool filmmaker who could.

Miss Sharon Jones!

Two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker Barbara Kopple follows singer Sharon Jones on her journey through cancer and recovery, catching glimpses of a stalwart trouper knocked off balance.

Gleason

Framed as a video journal, Gleason is a thought-provoking documentary that tracks football player Steve Gleason’s arduous struggle with Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru

Renowned self-help speaker and author Tony Robbins is a walking contradiction. He is at once an absolute embodiment of egoistic, swaggering American capitalism and a seemingly selfless soul devoted to helping others live better lives.