Inundations (United States) by Anne Ciecko

An American traveler meditates upon the unsettling discovery that climate change has transformed rivers, towns, and roads of the Northeast into floodlands; and offers a videopoetic tribute to the environment and the largely displaced Indigenous peoples: their natural stewardship, creation stories, and evocative place names.

Running time: 00:03:34

Body of Noise (United States) by Al Crockett

Documentary profile of Victoria Shen (a.k.a. Evicshen), an experimental musician and inventor whose improvised live shows blur the divide between audience and performer. 

Running time: 00:07:35

The Punchline (United States) by Timothy Racca Morrish

The Punchline explores the life of Josh-Redd Sanchez and his pursuit of becoming a standup comic in New York City. Josh's story is framed by the dramatic backdrop of Southern Brooklyn where he makes his home on a 1979 Seafarer sailboat.

Running time: 00:16:35

Risa (United States) by Kate Weare, Jack Flame Sorokin

In "RISA," the second in our series, The Portrait Project, we look intimately at the renowned New York City dancer and master-teacher, Risa Steinberg, in her New York City apartment as she reflects on her prolific and ongoing lifetime in the dance world. Risa brings an enormous depth of experience as a celebrated modern dancer, master teacher and coach to choreographers (myself included) to our process, and she blew us away with her power and presence on film.

Running time: 00:21:00

Buzz (United States) by Nina Ruggero

A retired 70-year-old, affectionately known as “Buzz,” finds ways to distract himself from the persistent noise in his ears. 

Running time: 00:05:00

Georgie (United States) by Jennie Butler

An ex-mobster reflects on life, love, and loss after spending 32 years in prison.

Running time: 00:14:20

Woman Rising (United States) by Matilde Simas

Woman Rising is a documentary that exposes the dark reality of sex and human trafficking in America.  The film follows the journey of Cary Stuart, a young woman from Maine who was trafficked for years, and who managed to escape and rebuild her life with the help of a dedicated network of supporters. Through Cary’s personal testimony and interviews with experts, advocates, and law enforcement, the film reveals the shocking prevalence and complexity of this modern-day slavery, and the urgent need for more awareness, resources, and legislation to combat it. 

Running time: 00:24:00