United States
Bombies
Bombies tells the untold story of the deadly legacy of unexploded cluster bombs in Laos through the personal experiences of villagers, activists and others who courageously deal with them on a daily basis.
Encirclement: Neo-Liberalism Ensnares Democracy
Drawing upon the thinking and analyses of renowned intellectuals, Encirclement sketches a portrait of neo-liberal ideology and examines the various mechanisms used to impose its dictates throughout the world.
The Friendship Village
The Friendship Village follows the life of George Mizo, a Native American veteran of the Vietnam War. Decades after the war, he realized a dream to build a village for Vietnamese children exposed to the notorious dioxin, Agent Orange.
From the Mouthpiece on Back
Jason DaSilva and New York filmmaker Colleen O'Halloran portray the struggle of a high school students from the 7th and 9th Wards of New Orleans to reunite their brass band after being dispersed from New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Their passion for the music and fellowship that comes from the band inspire them to regroup against all odds and play, amid the ruins, in front of enthusiastic crowd on Bourbon Street.
Gulf Shrimp: 4 Years and Counting • SAMAQAN: Water Stories (Series 4)
The beauty of a documentary series is that you can assess the impact of occurrences over a period of time. The effects of natural disasters in oceanic waters can be deadly for natural habitat and such was the case in the infamous oil explosion in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010. The marine species of that region were devastated.
Ki-Hi-Ka-Ste': Life of Chief George Tall Chief
The director of Plastic Warriors celebrates the achievements of her 93-year-old grandfather, a leader of the Osage people of Oklahoma who has many achievements, including the realization of self-government for the Osage Nation in 2006.
Lest We Forget
With a critical eye, Lest We Forget looks at the issues of race, human rights and homeland security post-911 in the United States and Canada.
Liberation or Occupation? A Passage through Iraq
Almost a year after the American invasion of Iraq and ousting of Saddam Hussein, Kurdish-Canadian filmmaker Jiyar Gol takes an unpredictable journey into the heart of the war-torn country.
The Lynching of Louie Sam
The Lynching of Louie Sam tells a powerful story of racism, international politics, murder, and cover-up in Canada and the U.S. at the end of the 19th century.
menocracy: Gender Representation in Government
Why is representation of women in government worse in Canada, the USA and the UK than in many other democracies? An exploration of attitudes, political structures and different democratic voting systems that affect how many women get their names on the ballot reveals answers and solutions.
Mississippi ReMixed
Mississippi ReMixed is a documentary about the current state of race relations in Mississippi.
Mother Frackers: The Uprising, Part 2 • SAMAQAN: Water Stories (Series 4)
Human hunger for energy is insatiable and the exploration for shale gas is causing up a stir among environmentally aware social groups.
Once Were Enemies
Survivors from the opposite sides of the Second World War revisit the site of a pitched battle fought in September 1944 at Peleliu, east of the Philippines and north of New Guinea.
Saint-Laurent Goes to Washington
This documentary captures the enthusiasm of the small Métis commnunity from Manitoba who had the opportunity to present an exhibit for the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C.
THE U.S. AND US
Questioning the very notion of Canadian sovereignty, this short documentary features an amusing mélange of Quinn's street performances and sobering interviews from some of Canada's leading authors, activists and politicos.
Urban Goddess: Jane Jacobs Reconsidered
Urban Goddess: Jane Jacobs Reconsidered is a fascinating portrait of Jane Jacobs, a critical thinker who understood the need for citizens to become involved in shaping public policy that shapes the cities in which they live.
