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Eames: The Architect and the Painter
Narrated by James Franco, this documentary tells the story of two of America's most important designers, Charles and Ray Eames.

In The News

Crude
Chevron's guilty verdict in the ongoing lawsuit pitting 30,000 rainforest dwellers in Ecuador against the U.S. oil giant was recently upheld by an Ecuadorian appellate court.

Film Activism

The Take
Watch the film, then support the workers. For the first time, products made in Argentina’s occupied factories can be purchased online for delivery to N. America. Learn More

History Lessons

The Most Dangerous Man in America
In 1971, Pentagon official Daniel Ellsberg concluded that the Vietnam War was based on decades of lies and leaked top secret documents to the press.

From Around the World

Fambul Tok
Victims and perpetrators of Sierra Leone’s brutal civil war come together in tradition-based truth-telling and forgiveness ceremonies to build sustainable peace.

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In the Garden of Sounds

Coming to DVD
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Top Ten Documentaries

1. Eames: The Architect and the Painter
The story of husband and wife design team Charles & Ray Eames.

2. Phil Ochs: There But For Fortune
A timely and relevant tribute to folk musician Phil Ochs.

3. American Teacher
An eye-opening look at the frustrating realities of today's educators.

4. Hey, Boo: Harper Lee & To Kill a Mockingbird
An enlightening look at To Kill a Mockingbird and its mysterious author.

5. For the Bible Tells Me So
Homosexuality meets Biblical scripture in this eye-opening doc.


6. Dancing Dreams
A joyful portait of late dancer-choreographer Pina Bausch.

7. David Hockney: A Bigger Picture
An unprecedented record of a major artist at work.

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8. Making the Boys
The legacy of first ever gay play & subsequent film The Boys in the Band.

9. Kings of Pastry
Sixteen French pastry chefs vie for the title of a lifetime.

 

10. Jane's Journey
An inspiring portrait of primatologist & conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall.