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Monikondee
Lonnie van Brummelen, Siebren de Haan and Tolin Alexander’s South American documentary Monikondee is rich in subjects for academic study including colonialism, forced migration, capitalism, environmental issues, race, and social issues.
Apr 20, 2026
Beyond Existence
Fans of indie film will be enthralled, and even people used to multi-milllion-dollar blockbusters will quickly fall in love with the comical inversion of buddy movie dynamics.
Apr 17, 2026
Apple Cider Vinegar
By far, the film’s greatest visual accomplishment includes breathtaking shots depicting the majesty of ancient and new rock faces.
Apr 15, 2026
Breaking the News
Those who are interested in the creation of news organizations or modern journalism will likely consider Breaking the News an unofficial editor’s choice.
Apr 13, 2026
The Green Box: At the Heart of War
A personal story of World War II heroism that was forgotten, but continues to reverberate through the decades.
Apr 10, 2026
Ain't No Back to a Merry-Go-Round
lana Trachtman has made an artful and affecting documentary that tells a contextually-rich story, making it suitable for home, classroom, and library screenings.
Apr 8, 2026
On The Border
The story in this documentary is relatable to all. Delving into the politics of a specific place, at a specific time, is incredibly useful for a collection that is concerned with world politics and global affairs.
Apr 6, 2026
Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk
If your patrons can’t get enough documentary content about Palestine or the recent history of the Middle East, Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk will be a must-have for library shelves.
Apr 3, 2026
Do You Love Me
Using thousands of hours of archival footage and photographs, Daher reconstructs over seven decades of Lebanese history and culture in an experimental way, forgoing the typical interview/voice-over style.
Apr 1, 2026
3000 Nights
It's a film that hasn't aged a day, and Maisa Abd Elhadi gives a strong performance as a woman who loves her son with all her heart, but can also draw on hidden reserves of strength no matter how hopeless the situation seems.
Mar 25, 2026
The Tasters
Imagine being sequestered to Hitler's compound where a lavish meal is prepared by his personal chef and then learning you’re there as a food taster for poison. That’s the premise behind Silvio Soldini’s World War II drama The Tasters.
Mar 23, 2026
Lyd
Though it may prove controversial in some quarters, the film was made by directors of Israeli, Jewish, and Palestinian descent--Younis grew up in Lyd--who are simply unafraid to dream big.
Mar 20, 2026
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Spotlight - Reviews
Breaking the News
Those who are interested in the creation of news organizations or modern journalism will likely consider Breaking the News an unofficial editor’s choice.
The Green Box: At the Heart of War
A personal story of World War II heroism that was forgotten, but continues to reverberate through the decades.
Ain't No Back to a Merry-Go-Round
lana Trachtman has made an artful and affecting documentary that tells a contextually-rich story, making it suitable for home, classroom, and library screenings.
Nightwatchers
The titular nightwatchers are people from Medicins du Monde (Doctors of the World), and they volunteer their time helping asylum seekers crossing the border into France.










