Film Library

If it hadn’t been for a bottle of scotch and a late-night visit from musician Greg Allman, Jimmy Carter might never have been elected the 39th President of the United States. This fascinating documentary charts the mostly forgotten story of how Carter, a lover of all types of music, forged a tight bond with musicians Willie Nelson, the Allman Brothers, Bob Dylan and others. Low on campaign funds and lacking in name recognition, Carter relied on support from these artists to give him a crucial boost in the Democratic primaries. Once Carter was elected, the musicians became frequent guests in the White House.

In this award-winning documentary short, a 91-year-old Holocaust survivor donates his violin of 70 years to a local instrument drive, changing the life of a 12-year-old school girl from America’s poorest congressional district, and unexpectedly, his own. Joe’s Violin poignantly illuminates how the power of music brings light in the darkest of times, how one violin transcends vast generational and cultural differences and how a small act can have a great impact.

Joyce Carol Oates has remained intensely private, until now. After trying for 16 years, she finally agreed to participate in director Stig Bjorkman intelligent documentary.

Judy’s daughter, Erin, presents a loving portrait of her mother, an ironman competitor.

A lyrical portrait of the life of herbalist, Juliette de Bairacli Levy, a pioneer in holistic veterinary medicine.

This film follows five jump rope teams from around the country who push physical and psychological limits in pursuit of winning the World Championship. After arduous drilling and mind-boggling performances, rivalry and collaboration have dramatic unexpected results.

When a songwriter shares a new song with his girlfriend, things get a little weird.

Filmmakers and food lovers Jen and Grant dive into the issue of food waste from farm and retail, right to the back of their own fridge. In a deliciously entertaining challenge, they pledge to quit grocery shopping and survive only on discarded food.

A young lesbian feels isolated in her large extended family. When she discovers vintage photographs that reveal the hidden life of her great grandmother, she begins to suspect she is not alone.

A single Indian mother fights for her daughter’s empowerment through skateboarding.

“Kathrine’s Secret” tells the story of Kathrine Switzer’s historical journey to the finish line of the 1967 Boston Marathon. She reveals why she did it, why she’s fearless, and why she kept her plan a secret all along.

Kathryn: The Story of a Teller, gives us a glimpse into the life of an extraordinary woman whose phenomenal memory reaches back to conversations with people who lived before the Civil War. Pioneering female journalist, collector of tales, “the queen of…