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Hutterites

The followers of religious leader Jacob Hutter live in farm communities, devoutly holding to the rules their founder laid down four centuries ago. Through the kindness of a…

RollerJam: The Last Roll

RollerJam: The Last Roll

RollerJam: The Last Roll

RollerJam: The Last Roll captures the final night of Staten Island’s RollerJam USA, celebrating the vibrant New York roller-skating community that gathered there for nearly two…

Losing Ground

Losing Ground is a psychological portrait of an Iowa family facing the loss of a family farm during the Farm Crisis of the 1980s. The Farm Crisis was a difficult period when…

I've Endured: The Music and Legacy of Ola Belle Reed

I've Endured: The Music and Legacy of Ola Belle Reed

I've Endured: The Music and Legacy of Ola Belle Reed

I've Endured: The Music and Legacy of Ola Belle Reed documents the life and music of Appalachian singer, songwriter, and banjo player Ola Belle Reed through archival materials and…

Reconstructing Mishkan

Reconstructing Mishkan

Reconstructing Mishkan

Reconstructing Mishkan follows Rabbi Shawn Zevit and the diverse congregation of Mishkan Shalom in Philadelphia as they navigate faith, identity, and political engagement in a…

River, Rails or Road

River, Rails or Road

River, Rails or Road

“River, Rails or Road” reflects singer-songwriter Tom Breiding’s admiration for his home state of West Virginia, his respect for the triumphs, hardships and dedication of the…

Come Day, Go Day, God Send Sunday

Come Day, Go Day, God Send Sunday

Centered on Hopewell Church in Rappahannock County, Virginia, the film documents an African American community as migration and economic change is transforming a way of life

Mud in the Blood

Mud in the Blood

Mud in the Blood

Wood-Firing Potters Carry the Torch in Rural Western North Carolina

Appearing in Person

Appearing in Person

2023 | 1h 46mins

Appearing in Person

2023 | 1h 46mins

Mana: Beyond Belief

Mana: Beyond Belief

2004 | 1h 32mins

Mana: Beyond Belief

2004 | 1h 32mins

"Mana: Beyond Belief" is a documentary film that explores the concept of "mana," a Polynesian word representing the power or special significance invested in objects, places, or…

Luther Metke at 94

Luther Metke at 94

Luther Metke at 94

Luther Metke at 94 is a 1979 American short documentary film directed by Jorge Preloran and Steve Raymen at the Ethnographic Film Program, University of California, Los Angeles.…

Samuel Yellin's Legacy

Samuel Yellin's Legacy

Samuel Yellin's Legacy

Samuel Yellin's Legacy tells the story of America’s top metalworking shop, showcasing its hand-forged artistry and lasting impact.

Paid to Eat Ice Cream

Paid to Eat Ice Cream

2001 | 1h 10mins

Paid to Eat Ice Cream

2001 | 1h 10mins

"Paid To Eat Ice Cream" profiles beloved New Hampshire contra dance musician Bob McQuillen (1923–2014), whose career spanned over five decades and included playing with many…

Great Grandfather's Drum

Great Grandfather's Drum

Great Grandfather's Drum

Great Grandfather’s Drum celebrates Japanese-American culture and history in Hawai’i, told through an intimate and joyful portrait of the Maui Taiko drum ensemble, descendants of…

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