Documentary Archives - Page 4 of 52 - Rocky Mountain Women's Film

A large, diverse group stands in a circle reaching their hands into the center for a unified gesture, conveying teamwork, solidarity, and collective spirit. Some people wear blue shirts or have visible tattoos, and a professional video camera records the moment, highlighting a significant, energetic gathering or team event.

Classroom 4

CLASSROOM 4 follows a course taught inside a prison, involving students from a nearby college and incarcerated students, about the history of crime and punishment in the US.

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A crowd gathers outdoors for a protest or demonstration, with people holding signs in Hebrew and waving both Israeli and Palestinian flags. The central figure in a light pink coat raises a fist and speaks passionately into a microphone, while others clap and display supportive gestures. Buildings and a clear sky fill the background, creating an atmosphere of collective action and activism in a public space.

Noam Shuster Eliassi grew up the literal poster child for the Israeli-Palestinian peace process before making a hard pivot to stand-up comedy and political satire. But as the region sinks deeper into devastating violence, she must meet the moment by challenging her audiences with hard truths that are no laughing matter.

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In a sunlit studio with tall windows, four people sit in a row—two on crates, one on a stool playing a guitar decorated with flowers, and one at the left on a standard chair. The group is surrounded by objects including fabric, crates, and a dress form, creating a creative and intimate setting that suggests rehearsal, performance, or a collaborative workshop.

Danielle Scott: Ancestral Call

Karen To

Danielle Scott, a legally blind Afro-Cuban, Polish-Jewish, and Asian mixed-media artist at the cusp of international fame, risks her wellbeing by exposing herself to the intergenerational trauma of the Atlantic Slave Trade.

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A person stands centered in front of an ornately carved wooden wall with marble inlays, wearing a bold red and burgundy striped collared shirt and a silver chain necklace. The image features warm, refined tones and a formal setting, emphasizing a dignified and polished presence.

I’m Carl Lewis!

Karen To

The uncompromising and extraordinary life of legendary athlete Carl Lewis, a nine-time Olympic Gold Medallist and voted 'Sportsman of the Century’, who fought to revolutionize his sport and inspire change on and off the field.

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This vintage photograph captures a birthday celebration with three children gathered around a table in an ornately-papered dining room. A chocolate cake decorated with two "4" candles sits in front, while a tall white candle and glassware are set on the table. The children are dressed in attire typical of the era—one in a striped shirt, one in a dress, and one partially visible in a red sweater. The scene evokes a warm and nostalgic family atmosphere.

Her/Mine

Karen To

An intimate meditation on memory and motherhood that follows a filmmaker as she explores the secrecy surrounding the childhood loss of her mother, while reckoning with her own diagnosis of breast cancer.

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A person with long hair sits in a wood-paneled room, while another individual in formal attire gestures with an open hand in the foreground. Office furniture and a chart with printed diagrams are visible behind them, suggesting an official or professional setting.

Baby Doe

Karen To

At 22, Gail gave birth alone and left her newborn in the woods. Decades later, she’s arrested for murder, even though she says the baby was stillborn. BABY DOE explores the fallout when young women cannot accept the reality of an unplanned pregnancy.

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