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- DirectorBen MullinkossonA hilarious and beautiful portrait of two brothers growing up. The film follows the brothers around for one summer capturing the nuances of pissing each other off.
- DirectorElan BogarínJonathan BogarínStarsSherry AnthonyRuby BerubeNicole BloomfieldWhen two siblings undertake an archaeological excavation of their late grandmother's house, they embark on a magical-realist journey in search of what life remains in the objects we leave behind.
- DirectorJake JakubowskiStarsJosh Duffy"The Mayor" is a documentary feature film following Josh Duffy , and how he is lives with Williams Syndrome; His trials, tribulations, and successes.
- DirectorLouise ArchambaultStarsGabrielle Marion-RivardAlexandre LandryMélissa Désormeaux-PoulinGabrielle is a young woman with Williams syndrome who has a contagious joie de vivre and an exceptional musical gift. Since she met her boyfriend Martin, at the recreation centre where they are choir members, they have been inseparable. However, because they are "different," their loved ones are fearful of their relationship. As the choir prepares for an important music festival, Gabrielle does everything she can to gain her independence. As determined as she is, Gabrielle must still confront other people's prejudices as well as her own limitations in the hope of experiencing a love far from the "ordinary".
- DirectorPhil ViardoStarsCarrie UnderwoodChristopher KnightWynonna Judd"Truelove: The Film" is a documentary feature film following Callie Truelove, a teenager with Williams syndrome who was blessed with the superpower of love. On this journey, Callie travels across America to meet other individuals with Williams syndrome who get to tell their stories and showcase the wondrous effects of this rare genetic disorder. Callie's goal is to spread her unique brand of unconditional love and awareness for Williams syndrome, while shining a light on these very pure and precious souls, so that together they can help to heal this fractured world. With the help of some recognizable faces, audiences will get a glimpse of what it's like to see life through Callie's unburdened eyes, while humans of this planet get to realize that there is no better medicine for all the negativity and darkness in life - than a dose of Truelove.
- DirectorJon Kent"A stampede of happiness and love"--that's how one person with Williams Syndrome describes the scene when hundreds of people with this rare and mysterious genetic disorder gather at a national convention. Sometimes described as the opposite of autism, the Williams personality is characterized by social overdrive, musicality, friendliness and flirtations. In short, they love to party. Prepare to be trampled by kindness, compassion, love and laughter in this inspiring film. Shot over a period of six years in cinema verite style, A Stampede of Happiness features a cast of memorable characters, including reflections from Dr. Ursula Bellugi, a grande dame of neuroscience and the world's leading expert on Williams.
- DirectorAisha RobersonStarsJennisFilmmaker Aisha Roberson follows her brother Jennis (22) on his first uninhibited steps on the path of love. Methodically he searches for the perfect woman, with red lips. Jennis was born with Williams-Beuren syndrome, which manifests itself in him having perfect pitch, being mentally challenged and above-average social skills. In addition Jennis has an overpowering fascination for everything that spins. Will Jennis find a girl that suits him? Jennis affects the people around him with his lack of judgment and complete reconciliation with the world. Fearless and disarming Jennis searches for a girlfriend. Jennis is not afraid of clichés. He loves red painted lips and on YouTube he studies tutorials about the perfect use of lipstick. He has become an expert in the field. Jennis connects easily with cute girls from the neighborhood, and due to his irresistible charm, he regularly gets dates with attractive girls. Furthermore, Jennis executes his romantic ideas unapologetically, which flatters the girls. But not everything is going smoothly. Where a Hollywood movie ends with a romantic kiss, Jennis does not know how to deal with the consequential reality. He does not understand that he is different and as a result, the girls' responses seem disappointing to him. Also, sometimes Jennis calls them too often or he wants too much contact in other ways. How will Jennis find his way through adolescence to adulthood? Will Jennis' quest end in frustration, or will he find a modus which suits him? Roberson has made a fascinating portrait, which in a special and cinematic way, observes and lovingly shows how Jennis is and what he's up to in life.
- DirectorJon KentYou think you know about kindness, charisma, musical passion and joy until you meet Ben Monkaba and others like him with a rare genetic condition called Williams Syndrome. Despite medical hardships and intellectual challenges, people with Williams embrace life, and everyone around them, with unconditional love and acceptance. Embraceable celebrates this beautiful variation of life through candid interviews, unforgettable social encounters, amazing musical performances, and dramatic portrait photography. Running commentaries by top scientific experts bring to light how this rare genetic abnormality can teach us a great deal about ourselves.
- DirectorGunhild AstingStarsRagne ArnesenArild BergJostein BjørndalThe film concerns musical and personal disagreements in the band Merkesteinane.
- DirectorSara DosaStarsMiranda JulyKatia KrafftMaurice KrafftIntrepid scientists and lovers Katia and Maurice Krafft died in a volcanic explosion doing the very thing that brought them together: unraveling the mysteries of volcanoes by capturing the most explosive imagery ever recorded.
- DirectorCharlotte WellsStarsPaul MescalFrankie CorioCelia Rowlson-HallSophie reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a holiday she took with her father twenty years earlier. Memories real and imagined fill the gaps between as she tries to reconcile the father she knew with the man she didn't...
- DirectorLucien Castaing-TaylorVerena ParavelStarsBrian JannelleAdrian GuilletteArthur SmithA documentary shot in the North Atlantic and focused on the commercial fishing industry.
- DirectorKirsten JohnsonStarsKirsten JohnsonAisha BukarEric W. DavisExposing her role behind the camera, Kirsten Johnson reaches into the vast trove of footage she has shot over decades around the world. What emerges is a visually bold memoir and a revelatory interrogation of the power of the camera.
- DirectorJonas Poher RasmussenStarsDaniel KarimyarFardin MijdzadehMilad EskandariFLEE tells the extraordinary true story of a man, Amin, on the verge of marriage which compels him to reveal his hidden past for the first time.
- DirectorDziga VertovStarsMikhail KaufmanElizaveta SvilovaA man travels around a city with a camera slung over his shoulder, documenting urban life with dazzling invention.
- DirectorDarius MarderStarsRiz AhmedOlivia CookePaul RaciA heavy metal drummer's life is turned upside down when he begins to lose his hearing and he must confront a future filled with silence.
- DirectorGary HustwitStarsManfred SchulzMassimo VignelliRick PoynorA documentary about typography, graphic design, and global visual culture.
- StarsJohn WilsonKyle MacLachlanNiko NelsonAn anxious New Yorker attempts to give everyday advice while dealing with his own personal issues.
- DirectorZofia KowalewskaStarsBarbara TorhanZdzislaw TorhanAn elderly couple grumble constantly to each other. But why? At a special dinner the story is revealed.
- DirectorYance FordStarsYance FordHarvey WalkerKevin MyersWhen filmmaker Yance Ford investigates the 1992 murder of a young Black man, it becomes an achingly personal journey, since the victim, 24-year-old William Ford Jr., was the filmmaker's brother.
- DirectorJames LebrechtNicole NewnhamStarsJames LebrechtLionel Je'WoodyardJoseph O'ConorDown the road from Woodstock, a revolution blossomed at a ramshackle summer camp for teenagers with disabilities, transforming their lives and igniting a landmark movement.
- DirectorJay RosenblattStarsElla RosenblattFrom the time she was two years old and until she turned 18, they had a ritual: Dad asked (and filmed), and Ella answered. What do you dream about? What scares you? What do you think about our relationship? This is a little story about growing up and the love between father and daughter.
- DirectorKurt KuenneStarsKurt KuenneAndrew BagbyDavid BagbyA filmmaker decides to memorialize a murdered friend when his friend's ex-girlfriend announces she is expecting his son.
- DirectorKristy Guevara-FlanaganStarsJane FondaBrittany Taylor VisserJoey SolowayAn examination of how the nude female body is hypersexualized, under attack and exploited on and off screen in Hollywood.
- DirectorChris SmithStarsRobert Downey Sr.Zaina AliPaul Thomas AndersonFollow the tender but appropriately irreverent account of the life and career of Robert Downey Sr., the fearless and visionary American director who set the standard for countercultural comedy in the 1960s and 1970s.