In Wright of Passage, Lee Giat, a determined pilot, faces the aftermath of his dad’s fatal plane crash, embarking on a redemption-filled odyssey. Guided by his father's legacy of using aviation as a means for positive change, Lee pilots the "Spirit of Science" aircraft on a solo flight halfway across the planet. Amidst perilous landings, cultural clashes, and unforeseen emergencies, Lee's mission to inspire and uplift becomes a testament to the unbreakable human spirit. This documentary chronicles his journey to heal old wounds, reshape destinies, and redefine limits, showcasing the power of courage, community, and aviation as a catalyst for change.
In today's world of loud stories, the ones that matter the most often become silenced: Viollette Belivoue and Rushana Zarifulena share their stories of sexual assault in public for the first time and reflect on the importance of talking about it to not let offenders escape responsibility for their actions anymore.
“Headroom” is a hybrid word from the English and Korean translation for "headbang". My mom, Younja Lee, and I perform a series of rituals as a visceral process of healing.
After awakening from a recurring nightmare, Luanda, a Black woman and single mother, finds her day pierced by painful memories that insist on resurfacing. A seemingly simple, intimate unease draws her back into recollections of a past shaped by poverty and sorrow. As she confronts these ghosts, Luanda revisits the experiences that forged her path and reveal the strength of the woman she has become.
Faced with the widening gap between citizens and power, and after an economic crisis that has seriously affected social cohesion, this film gives us an unprecedented glimpse of how citizens build a society from inside a parliament, a Citizens' Palace, providing a pertinent reflection, often contradictory and complex, on the essence of democracy.
In 2023, filmmaker Taro Spirig traveled through China. He filmed himself and the people he encountered, hoping to capture something of their existence. A year later, Spirig saw footage of his late grandfather that his mother had shot. When he saw the love and grief in every frame, the director realized that this was what really mattered. The traces his grandfather left behind can be found in his mother's films.
A father visits his son: on a sleepless night in the big city, they circle around each other – two adults trying to rediscover themselves beyond their old roles.
Hundreds have died attempting to climb Mount Everest. The behemoth, named "goddess mother of the earth" by the Tibetans and "goddess of the sky" by the Nepalese, has long attracted explorers seeking challenge or glory. "Everest: Journey to the Top of the World" follows Tobin's preparation for and journey to the summit as he interviews fellow adventurers he meets along the way.
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