Film Library

A new documentary on the importance of play and independence, envisioning a healthier way forward for kids and schools.

A meditative exploration of time and mortality, Chasing Time follows photographer James Balog as he brings the 15-year Extreme Ice Survey project to a close. Accompanied by the Emmy-winning team behind Chasing Ice, the film unveils astounding visual evidence of climate change and spotlights the power of intergenerational collaboration in inspiring hope and action toward a sustainable future.

Centered around exclusive interview and performance footage of Chavela Vargas shot in 1991 and guided by her unique voice, Chavela weaves an arresting portrait of a woman who dared to dress, speak, sing, and dream her unique life into being.

Popcorn for dinner, tap-dancing, skinny-dipping?

A coming of age voyage in which the children must trek from their adopted city school all the way back to their birthplace in the highest inhabited villages on earth, to reconnect with family and an ancient way of life, to make peace with those who gave them up for a ‘better’ life.

This film takes us inside a Chinese blue-jeans factory to show how our clothes are actually made and how the teenage workers live.

A tickly cough derails the career-defining live tv interview of MP Fiona Lacey. Trying to deliver a serious and important message about the Climate Crisis, her career takes a nosedive, perpetuated by political pundits, keyboard warriors and social media influencers.

The story of Christa McAuliffe, an extraordinary mother, teacher and role model who lost her life aborted the ill-fated Challenger space shuttle, is narrated by Susan Sarandon and accompanied by Carly Simon’s music. The film illustrates Christa’s compassion for humanity and knowledge in her own words.

This film depicts what many of us would like to see: Claire is a full-figured actress who keeps losing parts to thinner rivals. When a role written specifically for her is given to a sexy starlet, she steals the film’s negative and gives us a surprise ending.

During the Easter break, Agnès remembers the last moments spent with her father in his bungalow on the river. They have never been linked but they have had the presentiment of not closing the door to a possible rapprochement. 

CODE documentary exposes the dearth of American female and minority software engineers and explores the reasons for this gender gap and digital divide. The film highlights breakthrough efforts that are producing more diverse programmers and shows how this critical gap can be closed. CODE asks: what would society gain from having more women and minorities code and how do we get there?

When MIT researcher, poet and computer scientist Joy Buolamwini uncovers racial and gender bias in AI systems sold by big tech companies, she embarks on a journey alongside pioneering women sounding the alarm about the dangers of unchecked artificial intelligence that impacts us all. Through Joy’s transformation from scientist to steadfast advocate and the stories of everyday people experiencing technical harms, Coded Bias sheds light on the threats A.I. poses to civil rights and democracy.