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The New Peasants
Osmond has portrayed a beauty-filled existence with this film, and informs the viewer that there are many ways to live and this is one possibility.
May 13, 2026
Honeyjoon
Lilian T. Mehrel’s dramedy Honeyjoon is an escape for audiences looking for beautiful views on an island, while connecting with an emotional mother-daughter story.
May 11, 2026
The Librarians
Peabody Award-winning documentarian Kim A. Snyder's The Librarians, which aired on PBS stations as part of Independent Lens, examines the rise of book bans in the United States.
May 8, 2026
No Way Back
No Way Back represents those who have done a U-turn and transitioned to another gender before turning back to their sex assigned at birth.
May 6, 2026
Green is the New Red (De la Guerre Froide à la Guerre Verte)
Italian-Paraguayan filmmaker Anna Recalde Miranda has spent 15 years traveling to and from Paraguay to document the struggle of its people to recover what they lost after decades under a paramilitary dictatorship, including land rights.
May 4, 2026
Night of the Coyotes
Eye-opening and poignant, this film takes place in the community of El Alberto, with a population of fewer than 600 people, and introduces viewers to an unconventional and uncomfortable tourist attraction.
May 1, 2026
About Face
About Face: The Story of the Jewish Refugee Soldiers of World War II would be an excellent addition to history shelves in any library.
Apr 29, 2026
Night Has Come
Paolo Tizón’s observational documentary Night Has Come provides an intimate look into the lives of Peruvian soldiers during intense boot camp training.
Apr 27, 2026
The Town That Drove Away
The film captures the sorrowful final days of an old and storied community who are forced to leave behind their homes and start anew.
Apr 22, 2026
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
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Spotlight - Reviews
The New Peasants
Osmond has portrayed a beauty-filled existence with this film, and informs the viewer that there are many ways to live and this is one possibility.
No Way Back
No Way Back represents those who have done a U-turn and transitioned to another gender before turning back to their sex assigned at birth.
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.
About Face
About Face: The Story of the Jewish Refugee Soldiers of World War II would be an excellent addition to history shelves in any library.








