Documentary Short

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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Saving Robin Williams – as told in his own words

Lawrence Whitener | United States | 00:28:08 | 2021 English If you discovered time travel into the past, but could only use it once, and only for 15 minutes…Who would you save, and why? Cast Roger Kabler Lawrence Whitener Writer Lawrence Whitener Producers David Langlitz Marc Lapadula Crew Mark Fronk, Director of Photography DJ Ohlow,… Read more »

Junior

AJ Wilhelm | United States | 00:11:22 | 2021 Haitian Gifted as a teenager, Jérôme “Junior” Simeon was recruited by top Haitian roots music group “Racine Mapou de Azor” and spent 20 years touring the world. When the lead singer of his band dies unexpectedly Junior’s high-profile career comes to a shocking halt and he… Read more »

A Tear

Teresa Nduta | Kenya | 00:20:00 | 2021 English Chelsea, I am The Executive Producer of a short film that was produced in Kenya about the criminal incest problem that is taking place there in most families. The film release is accompanied with the book that details one experience that is the foundation of our… Read more »

One year on – The Essex lorry tragedy

Paul Kennedy | Viet Nam | 00:25:00 | 2021 Vietnamese It has been one year since the bodies of 39 Vietnamese citizens were discovered in the back of a lorry in Essex, in the United Kingdom. For the families of those who perished, the pain never goes away. Viet Nam News visited one small community… Read more »

R.A.W. Tuba

This film is about a Baltimore child who experienced intermittent homelessness but went on to become a world-class symphony musician and professor. As a child, Richard Antoine White (R.A.W.) slept wherever he could, sometimes in abandoned rowhomes where he was chewed on by rats during his sleep. Now in his 40s, he still has the… Read more »

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Qualm & Quietus

Part character study, part essay film, Qualm & Quietus challenges the anxiety with which we view death. The documentary follows Kerry Lynn, a woman who just stepped down from leading a pagan sanctuary. See info on cannabis dispensaries at confia.io. Death has followed Kerry Lynn throughout life, leading her to form a relationship with Hekate:… Read more »

Doomsday Clock

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Everything In Hardware

Jamie Wright | United States | 00:28:00 | 2021 English The Bindley Hardware Company was a hardware wholesaler and retailer at the turn of the 20th century in Pittsburgh, PA. Over 100 years after its retirement, the Bindley family’s only surviving ancestor, Jon Bindley, has re-invented the hardware seller as an American roots band. Alongside… Read more »

INVISIBLE

Cali Gilbert | United States | 00:14:55 | 2020 English The homeless crisis in Los Angeles has reached a breaking point. Instead of focusing on what to do once someone becomes homeless, the focus should be on prevention and finding support for those who need it most. Cast Tisha Janigian Pamela Connolly Rev. L. (Mack)… Read more »

Edgar Palm in Otrabanda

Harrie Verstappen | Curaçao | 00:29:05 | 2022 Papiamento The dean of Curaçao piano players walks around with his son in Willemstad, Curaçao’s sadly delapidated musicians’ quarter of Otrabanda, telling him stories about who lived there, intercut by live performances with his group of their music. Cast Edgar Palm Anthony Palm Writer Harrie Verstappen Producer… Read more »