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FEATURED NEW RELEASES:

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KATHY GRIFFIN: A HELL OF A STORY

106 Min. | Public Performance Rights: starting at $325

Genre: Documentary, Comedy | Areas of Study: Political Science, American Studies

Synopsis: On May 30, 2017 an image of Kathy Griffin holding a mask that resembled the severed head of President Trump was released – the image went global and everything she had worked for in her life, vanished overnight.

The film chronicles the unprecedented and historic story of an iconic American comedian overcoming a political and media takedown following the release of the controversial photo.

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INTELLIGENT LIVES

84 Min. | Public Performance Rights: starting at $250

Genre: Documentary | Areas of Study: Psychology, Disability Studies

Synopsis: INTELLIGENT LIVES stars three pioneering young American adults with intellectual disabilities – Micah, Naieer, and Naomie – who challenge perceptions of intelligence as they navigate high school, college, and the workforce.

Academy Award-winning actor and narrator Chris Cooper contextualizes the lives of these central characters through the emotional personal story of his son Jesse, as the film unpacks the shameful and ongoing track record of intelligence testing in the U.S.

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MEETING GORBACHEV

92 Min. | Public Performance Rights: starting at $399

Genre: Documentary | Areas of Study: Russian Studies, History, Cinema Studies.

Synopsis: Mikhail Gorbachev, former president of the Soviet Union, sits with filmmaker Werner Herzog to discuss his many achievements. Topics include the talks to reduce nuclear weapons, the reunification of Germany, and the dissolution of this country.

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BIRDS OF PASSAGE

125 Min. | Public Performance Rights: starting at $350

Genre: Narrative | Areas of Study: Indigenous Studies, Latin American Studies, Drugs, Crime

Synopsis: The origins of the Colombian drug trade, as seen through eyes of an indigenous Wayuu family that becomes involved in the booming business of selling marijuana to American youth in the 1970s.

When greed, passion and honor collide, a fratricidal war breaks out and puts their lives, culture and ancestral traditions at stake.

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HALSTON

120 Min. | Public Performance Rights: starting at $250

Genre: Documentary | Areas of Study: LGBTQ, Fashion

From Iowa to Studio 54 to Wall Street, Halston lived an American dream. Prodigiously talented, he reigned over fashion in the 1970s, becoming a household name.

But everything changes in the Wall Street era. With his empire under threat, Halston takes the biggest gamble of his life.

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NEW DOCUMENTARY FILM RELEASES:

Kathy Griffin: A Hell of a Story

Chronicles the unprecedented and historic story of an iconic American comedian overcoming a political and media takedown following the release of the controversial photo.

Every Act of Life

Chronicling life of four-time Tony-winning playwright & LGBTQ activist, Terrence McNally.

Kangaroo:
A Love-Hate Story

Explore the complicated relationship between Australia and its national icon, the kangaroo.

Meeting Gorbachev

Legendary documentary filmmaker Werner Herzog sits down with former head of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev, to discuss his career.

Hurley

American racing legend Hurley Haywood speaks for the first time about being gay in the macho world of motor sports.

Leitis In Waiting

The story of an intrepid group of native transgender women fighting a rising tide of religious fundamentalism and intolerance in their South Pacific Kingdom.

Little Miss Westie

Follows two transgender siblings as they navigate puberty, school, dating and transitioning during the Trump era.

hillbilly

Explore the evolution of the uneducated, promiscuous "hillbilly" stereotype in media & culture and the corporate exploitation of Appalachia's natural resources.

Halston

From Iowa to Studio 54 to Wall Street, Halston lived an American dream. Prodigiously talented, he reigned over fashion in the 1970s, becoming a household name.

Invisible Essence: The Little Prince

Explore the global legacy of the beloved children's book, The Little Prince, 75 years after its publication.

After Auschwitz

Follows 6 women survivors of Auschwitz, capturing what it means to move from trauma & tragedy towards life.

Between The Shades

50+ conversations exploring the many different shades of being “gay” in America.

The Kleptocrats

In one of the world's most significant financial crimes, $3.5 billion is stolen from a Malaysian government fund while investigative reporters follow the money as it travels across the globe.

Intelligent Lives

Stars three pioneering young American adults with intellectual disabilities – Micah, Naieer, and Naomie – who challenge perceptions of intelligence as they navigate high school, college, and the workforce.