Can music help heal trauma? “Chopin. I Am Not Afraid of Darkness” spotlights three musicians who have been positively impacted by the work of Polish composer and virtuoso pianist Frédéric Chopin as they prepare to perform his compositions in three […]
When you think of environmental issues where does contaminated water rank on the list? “Wastewater: A Tale of Two Cities” is a wake-up call to how the crumbling wastewater infrastructure in America is endangering the health of its citizens and […]
Some things (and films) are baffling beautiful. Soil is perhaps the most baffling and complex of these beautiful things. Mark Verkerk’s documentary “Planet Soil” takes viewers into the underground world of minute organisms doing hugely important deeds. What unfolds is […]
Karen Cho’s “Big Fight in Little Chinatown” is a battle cry and a celebration of community. The documentary takes viewers into the heart of Chinatowns in New York, Montreal, and Vancouver where businesses and residents are facing dire issues that […]
A culinary visionary, chef Charlie Trotter lived his life passionately elevating food and the American dining experience. In “Love, Charlie: The Rise and Fall of Chef Charlie Trotter,” director Rebecca Halpern explores Trotter’s life from his down-to-earth midwestern upbringing to […]
The Melbourne Documentary Film Festival is a tremendous platform for short documentary filmmakers. At the 2023 festival, audiences will be treated to four sessions of shorts that tackle a broad spectrum of issues and shine a light on individuals whose […]
From July 1st – 31st audiences across Australia can stream some amazing documentaries online at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival. This year’s online lineup includes a dynamic selection of international documentaries that will challenge your perception and open your eyes […]
Our favorite time of year is back and with it the return of our favorite festival! The 8th Melbourne Documentary Film Festival returns this July with a showcase of spectacular documentaries ready to reach your soul, capture your heart, and […]
Can we be blunt? “Finite: The Climate of Change” is easily one of the must-see environmental documentaries of the year. There are many amazing films out there with different perspectives on the climate crisis, but few are as enthralling as […]
What are the mental health impacts on those who play professional sports? “Ten Count” directed by Nathanael Wiseman takes a deep dive into the intense pressures athletes face and how the extreme highs and lows of being in the public […]
