Film Library

An aspiring photojournalist discovers the power of her own voice while struggling to survive homelessness.

A high school basketball player struggles to fit in, on and off the court.

Tommy makes a drastic decision in order for her siblings to escape the heat before the summer’s over.

It is one of humankind’s greatest achievements. More than 12 billion miles away a tiny spaceship is leaving our Solar System and entering the void of deep space – the first human-made object ever to do so.

Josh’s parents emigrated from China to Colorado in order to have a second child (in response to China’s one-child policy). Josh was raised navigating two cultures: his traditional Chinese background and an American way of life, often observing the differences and dissonances between the two. In his film LOVE ME, Josh candidly questions the ways in which he was raised, including intense pressures to succeed. In doing so, he poses questions about how young people can find self love and true passions while negotiating societal expectations.

LABELED explores the process of stereotyping and the ways in which pre-conceptions impact how people see each other. Using connections to her own faith community in Colorado Springs, including her youth pastor, a Hip Hop Christian dance company and a local tattoo parlor, Hadassah created a lively and vibrant portrayal of Christians who don’t always fit the stereotypes. LABELED is an unexpected and multi-dimensional account of a diverse cross section of believers.

Kim Swims is a documentary film about the inspiring story of an accomplished open water swimmer’s attempt to become the first woman to swim 30 miles through a stretch of cold, rough and shark-inhabited waters off of the San Francisco coast.

A visual journey in the age of xenophobia.

Every day 76 year old Fred Nelson carries a weathered board into Prospect Park, places it underneath a tunnel, laces up his tap shoes and begins to dance. This is Fred’s daily prayer. Fred dances to forge a divine connection and in watching him dance, we join him in his daily journey to find the secret joy and beauty of life in an old piece of wood.

At a young age, Maria discovered her love for one of Pakistan’s most popular sports—squash— even though women were restricted to play. To support her passion, her family allowed her to pass as a boy. Maria’s identity was exposed as she rose to success and the Taliban brandished her a target. Yet, Maria continued to compete and used her talents to advocate women’s rights to education and sports. Aware of the consequences this may bring from the Taliban, she believes it is her right as a human being, and as a Muslim woman, to be free.

Angel, and his three siblings, were raised in Colorado Springs primarily by their mom, Alice Valdez. Angel explores the absence of a father and the compensatory ways his family made due. The result is FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE, an intimate and loving account of one mother’s fierce love and respect for her kids and a family whose respect for their mother provides a model for what makes a family successful.

One year ago, Yolande left the island of Jamaica with her mother and siblings to join her grandmotherin Colorado Springs. In FINDING HOME, Yolande tells the story of what it means to leave your homeland and everything that you know and love to explore new opportunities in a strange new country. She recounts her story as a new immigrant and the challenges and successes involved in finding a new home.