Documentary Feature

A documentary film is a nonfictional motion picture intended to document some aspect of reality, primarily for the purposes of instruction or maintaining a historical record. Such films were originally shot on film stock—the only medium available—but now include video and digital productions that can be either direct-to-video, made into a TV show or released for screening in cinemas. “Documentary” has been described as a “filmmaking practice, a cinematic tradition, and mode of audience reception” that is continually evolving and is without clear boundaries.

U.S. and foreign films

The English film title, original title, country of origin and production year are listed. Foreign-language films are subtitled in English.

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Sholler’s Archive

Jalaladdin Gasimov | Azerbaijan | 2018 | 1:28:00 Azerbaijani, English with English “At the beginning of the 19th century, Germans from Europe and Germany moved to Azerbaijan. Their role in the history of Azerbaijan was outstanding. For example, while people were lighting a candle in Tsardom of Russia, Azerbaijanis were using electric lamps owing to… Read more »

Hunter House

Travis Boone | United States | 51:31 Facebook Whether it be a cancer patient traveling to receive treatment, a family traveling for a medical emergency, or a premature birth, Hunter Hospitality House lets people, for free, stay as long as they need in order to be close to the ones they love. A meditative film… Read more »

Shake Sister Shake

Lisa Eismen | Australia | 2018 | 1:23:00 Website | Facebook | Twitter “Shake Sister Shake is a groundbreaking film that reveals the truth surrounding the world’s love for blues and how few women are in this genre dominated by men. The ladies reveal themselves through interviews and live performances. As we look into the… Read more »

Una Fiesta en Liberia

José Pablo Castillo Valverde | Costa Rica | 2017 | 1:38:00 Spanish with English Subtitles Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica: a city founded as a political and administrative center for a region historically dominated by extensive livestock ranches. The Spanish conquerors described this territory as “Mahomet’s paradise”, due to its natural beauty. Here, more than 300… Read more »

Return to Trophy Point

Thomas Berens | United States | 2017 | 1:40:18 In 2007, West Point Glee Club alumni spanning five decades of classes returned to West Point for their first ever glee club reunion. The event culminated in a concert with the USMA Band on Trophy Point. This documentary covers that four-day period. Cast Larry Smith Writer… Read more »

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Walking on Water

Gianmarco D’Agostino | Italy | 2017 | 50:00 Italian with English Subtitles “The flood of 1966 in Florence through the eyes, the camera and the creativity of Beppe Fantacci, who helped the famous artisans of Florence to survive the devastation of the city. A forgotten story of desperation, creativity, and recovery, the film features unreleased,… Read more »

The Orphanage

Matthieu Haag | France | 2017 | 1:10:00 Vietnamese with English Subtitles Grandson of a Slovakian immigrant who came to France on foot, I don’t feel at home anywhere. Whilst wandering in Vietnam I met Monsieur Vu Tiên, a foster father to many, who entrusted me with his life-story even though I could not speak… Read more »

Reinventing Rosalee

Lillian Glass | United States | 2018 | 1:30:00 Website | Facebook Rosalee Glass, a Holocaust survivor taken prisoner to a Russian gulag in Siberia during WW2, shares her story of survival and transforms her destiny by living her life to the fullest. In her 80’s, she started an acting career, in her 90’s, won… Read more »

Last Year at the Crossing

Kathy Bruner | United States | 2017 | 1:15:57 Website An alternative school in small-town Indiana is the last, best chance for struggling teens to earn a high school diploma. For Devin, Hannah, Zariah and Keegan, just getting an education has been an uphill battle. All four fell through the cracks of the public school… Read more »

Off the Streets for Good

Luciana Lagana | United States | 2018 | 1:13:25 IMDB In this documentary feature film, several previously homeless people recall their hard journey towards having a home again. Mistreatment was rampant and we hear about the difficulties living on the streets directly from a former prostitute who lost her eye when she was shot and… Read more »