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4DWN (US, 2024)
4DWN (US, 2024)
An unconventional story of a South Dallas skatepark whose mission is to change the lives of everyone who walks through the gate. 4DWN chronicles the past and present lives of the Park’s founders and one budding young skateboarder who finds kinship and camaraderie at this skatepark-turned-urban farm.
50 Days to Save the African Rhino (US, 2014)
50 Days to Save the African Rhino (US, 2014)
Rhino poaching is not a local problem anymore; it is a global issue. Five young people from around the world come to South Africa to work together and make a difference. They have 50 days to raise awareness and funds to help save the African rhino from extinction.
A $73 Million Dollar Industry (US, 2015)
A Conversation With Dr. Jane Goodall (US, 2022)
A Reindeer’s Journey (FR,FI, 2018)
A Voice for the Rivers: The Riverkeepers of Maryland's Eastern Shore (US, 2019)
A Voice for the Rivers: The Riverkeepers of Maryland's Eastern Shore (US, 2019)
Professional and citizen river keepers monitor and protect the rivers of Maryland's Eastern Shore. The film is a tribute to the beauty of our rivers and to the individuals dedicated to protecting and preserving these living treasures.
A Year along the Geostationary Orbit (DE, 2018)
A Year along the Geostationary Orbit (DE, 2018)
Himawari 8, Japan's most advanced meteorological satellite, travels 35,786 km above Earth, at more than 11000 km/h. It observes the Eastern Hemisphere day and night. For one year we look through the eyes of the distant observer. From solstice to solstice, from pole to pole, from storm to storm, we watch Earth's beauty and fragility, weather's wonders, forces, and disasters. From space, it all looks miraculous.
After the Spill (US, 2015)
After the Spill (US, 2015)
On Earth Day 2010, the oil rig Deepwater Horizon exploded, flooding the Gulf of Mexico with crude oil and devastating the coastline. Filmmaker Jon Bowermaster returns to the shores of Louisiana five years after the disaster, interviewing a rich cross-section of local denizens – fishermen, scientists, politicians, environmentalists, and oil-rig workers – to uncover the enduring impact of the catastrophe in a dogged investigation narrated by actress Melissa Leo. Has the Louisiana coastline been tainted forever? Will its economy and its ecosystem ever recover?
After the Storm: Pollution in the Potomac (US, 2020)
Along the Winisk River (US, 2020)
Along the Winisk River (US, 2020)
In Canada, a remote Indigenous community is fighting for its survival in the age of climate change. The film explores the impacts of this struggle against a backdrop of systemic discrimination and calls for the government of Canada to do better to protect Indigenous communities.
Amazon Forest Guardians Fight to Prevent Catastrophic Tipping Point (US, 2018)
An Island Out of Time (US, 2018)
The Anacostia River: Making Connections (US, 2014)
The Anacostia River: Making Connections (US, 2014)
For decades, heavy industrial pollution has infiltrated the waters of the Anacostia River, which cuts right through the heart of Washington, D.C. A broad coalition of city and federal officials, nonprofits and corporations are working hard to reverse those effects.
Anthropocene: The Human Epoch (CA, 2018)
Artifishal (US, 2019)
The Babushkas of Chernobyl (UA, 2015)
The Babushkas of Chernobyl (UA, 2015)
Inside the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, a defiant community of women lives on some of the most toxic land on Earth. They share this beguiling yet lethal landscape with an assortment of visitors: scientists, soldiers, and even 'stalkers,' young thrill-seekers who sneak in to pursue post-apocalyptic fantasies. The story of the self-described "Babushkas" who chose to return after the disaster, defying the authorities and endangering their health, speaks volumes about the pull of home, the desire for free will, and the subjective nature of risk.
Co-presented with the American Conservation Film Festival in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
October 22, 6:30 pm - Block 6 at The Frank Center*
Tickets, $10.00 for block or $40.00 for festival pass.
*Frank Center – 260 University Drive, Shepherd University Campus, Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story (US, 2024)
Bird of Prey (US, 2017)
Bird of Prey (US, 2017)
In 1977, world-renowned cinematographer Neil Rettig filmed the first images of the Philippine Eagle in the wild, transforming the bird into a national symbol. But today, with a rapidly expanding human population facing serious political, economic, and environmental turmoil, the eagle’s plight has fallen out of public consciousness.
BUDAPEST INFERNO: The Secret of the Molnár János Cave (HU, 2017)
Canary (US, 2023)
Canary (US, 2023)
Daring to seek Earth's history contained in glaciers atop the tallest mountains in the world, Dr. Lonnie Thompson found himself on the frontlines of climate change—his life's work evolving into a salvage mission to recover these priceless historical records before they disappear forever.
Chasing the Thunder (US, 2017)
Chasing the Thunder (US, 2017)
A high seas adventure feature documentary where two marine conservation captains from Sea Shepherd go on a hundred day chase of the illegal poacher and pirate fishing vessel, the Thunder. Their determination eventually cracks the outlaw captain who scuttles his own rogue ship at sea where justice is served.
Climate Emergency: Feedback Loops (US, 2021)
Collodion: The Process of Preservation (US, 2020)
Connected, a Journey through the Champlain Adirondack Biosphere Region (US, 2021)
Constant Thought (US, 2019)
The Cordillera of Dreams (FR,CL, 2019)
The Cordillera of Dreams (FR,CL, 2019)
Winner of the Best Documentary award at the Cannes Film Festival, master filmmaker Patricio Guzmán's The Cordillera of Dreams completes his trilogy (with Nostalgia for the Light and The Pearl Button) investigating the relationship between historical memory, political trauma, and geography in his native country of Chile.
The Culture of Collards (US, 2016)
The Culture of Collards (US, 2016)
Collard greens are more than a simple side dish. Brought to the American South with the slave trade, they hold a vital place in African-American cultural history. Now, a new generation of farmers, historians, and educators works to share this heritage, promoting healthy communities.
Current Revolution (US, 2018)
Current Revolution (US, 2018)
For decades the utilities industry has been a driving engine of the U.S. economy, contributing significantly to our progress and standard of living, with a business model that focused on centralized generation. Today, however, facing a crisis that requires them to capture new market share, the industry has its sights on the transportation sector.
Current Revolution: Nation In Transition (US, 2021)
Current Revolution: Nation In Transition (US, 2021)
An exploration of the energy transition in the Southwest, where power and water systems are increasingly stressed due to more frequent extreme heat and drought, and where increasing numbers of coal-fired power plants are closing due to market forces.
The Dawn Chorus (US, 2020)
The Dawn Wall (US, 2017)
The Devil We Know (US, 2018)
The Devil We Know (US, 2018)
Unraveling one of the biggest environmental scandals of our time, a group of citizens in West Virginia take on a powerful corporation after they discover it has knowingly been dumping a toxic chemical - now found in the blood of 99.7% of Americans - into the drinking water supply.
Dignity at a Monumental Scale (US, 2018)
Dignity at a Monumental Scale (US, 2018)
When images of everyday Navajo life began appearing at a monumental scale on abandoned buildings, roadside stands, and water towers across the Southwest, it was a surprise for many in the community to discover it was the work of Chip Thomas a.k.a. "Jetsonorama," a longtime resident known by many as a healer of another kind.
The Dolphins of Barataria Bay (US, 2020)
Dulce (US,CO, 2018)
Earthrise (US, 2018)
Epic Yellowstone: Return of the Predators (US, 2019)
Expedition Blue Planet – Age of Limits: 21st Century Water Management (US, 2011)
Expedition Blue Planet – Anacostia River: In the Shadow of the Capitol (US, 2011)
Expedition Blue Planet – Death of a River: The Colorado River Delta (US, 2011)
Eyes In The Forest (US, 2019)
Farmscape Ecology (US, 2020)
Fashion Reimagined (US,GB, 2022)
Fashion Reimagined (US,GB, 2022)
Amy Powney is a rising star in the London fashion scene. When she wins the coveted Vogue award for the Best Young Designer of the Year, she decides to use the money to create a sustainable collection (from field to finished garment) and transform her entire business.
Field in Focus: Elephant Poaching (US, 2019)
Field in Focus: Elephant Poaching (US, 2019)
Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute scientists are tracking Asian elephants in Myanmar's Ayeyarwady region using GPS collars. Though they set out to understand how elephants use the land, their research has also revealed a troubling rise in poaching.
Field in Focus: Human-Elephant Conflict (US, 2019)
The Fishermen Snared in the Scarborough Shoal Dispute (US, 2023)
The Fishermen Snared in the Scarborough Shoal Dispute (US, 2023)
The Bajo de Masinloc, or Scarborough Shoal, as it is widely known, has been a contested region for the past decade. Those caught in the middle of this geopolitical storm: Philippine fishermen striving to provide food to feed their community.
Forest for the Trees (CA, 2021)
Forest for the Trees (CA, 2021)
This visually and artistically unique documentary explores the physical and emotional aspects of a community of Canadian west coast tree planters. Finding common cause, self-knowledge and meaning in their formidable task, the tree planters restore themselves and each other in the process of restoring the environment.
Forgotten But Not Gone: The Pacific Fisher (US, 2019)
Forgotten But Not Gone: The Pacific Fisher (US, 2019)
Discover a world of drugs, the timber industry, and a controversial decision not to list Pacific fisher under the Endangered Species Act. This story pulls back the veil on the lead-up to that surprise decision and what it means for the future of the Pacific fisher.
Forward (US, 2023)
Free Solo (US, 2018)
Free Solo (US, 2018)
The free soloist climber prepares to achieve his lifelong dream: climbing the face of the world’s most famous rock -- the 3,000-foot El Capitan in Yosemite National Park -- without a rope. Celebrated as one of the greatest athletic feats of any kind, Honnold’s climb sets the ultimate standard: perfection or death.
The Golden Lion Tamarins of Poco Das Antas (US, 2019)
Pacha Kuti: The Golden Path (US, 2020)
The Greatest Good: A Forest Service Centennial Film (US, 2005)
Healing Baltimore’s Harbor: A Pipe Dream? (US, 2018)
Healing Baltimore’s Harbor: A Pipe Dream? (US, 2018)
Baltimore's Inner Harbor is a source of pride for city residents, but every year millions of gallons of sewage seep into waterways that drain to the harbor, threatening anyone who comes in contact with the water. Is the Inner Harbor salvageable? The short answer is yes -- but it is going to take a lot of work.
The Hidden Kingdoms of China (GB, 2020)
Hope and Restoration: Saving the Whitebark Pine (US, 2022)
The Human Element (US, 2018)
The Human Element (US, 2018)
Renowned photographer James Balog (Chasing Ice) uses his camera to reveal how environmental change is affecting the lives of everyday Americans. Following the four classical elements -- air, earth, fire, and water -- to frame his journey, Balog explores wildfires, hurricanes, sea level rise, coal mining, and the changes in the air we breathe.
Îinha (GB, 2021)
In Brazil, Fires and Deforestation Threaten Amazon Species’ Survival (BR, 2020)
In Brazil, Fires and Deforestation Threaten Amazon Species’ Survival (BR, 2020)
South America's Amazon rainforest is home to a remarkable diversity of animal and plant life. But record-breaking forest fires in 2019 and ongoing deforestation is putting many of the Amazon's original inhabitants at risk.
In Search of the Adelie Penguin (US, 2018)
In Search of the Adelie Penguin (US, 2018)
Environmentalist Maggie Dewane traveled to Antarctica in March 2017 to learn about climate change. This film is a culmination of her observations and interviews, which tell the story of climate change from the perspective of one of the world's most iconic birds: the penguin.
Inseparable: Myia (US, 2022)
Inventing Tomorrow (US, 2018)
Inventing Tomorrow (US, 2018)
Meet passionate teenage innovators from around the globe who are creating cutting edge solutions to confront the world’s environmental threats found right in their own backyards while navigating the doubts and insecurities that mark adolescence. Take a journey with these inspiring teens as they prepare their projects for the largest convening of high school scientists in the world, the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.
Jet Line: Voicemails from the Flight Path (US, 2021)
L'Eau Est La Vie: From Standing Rock to the Swamp (US, 2019)
L'Eau Est La Vie: From Standing Rock to the Swamp (US, 2019)
On the banks of Louisiana, fierce Indigenous women are ready to fight -- to stop the corporate blacksnake and preserve their way of life. They are risking everything to protect Mother Earth from the predatory fossil fuel companies that seek to poison it.
Last Days at Paradise High (US, 2020)
Last Glimpse (US, 2019)
Last Glimpse (US, 2019)
Explores the island paradise of the Maldives -- the lowest lying nation in the world. Due to rising sea levels, this community and its culture are on the brink: "Modern Atlantis." And rather than offering another climate change tale of doom and gloom, the filmmakers celebrate the stories they find.
Last Wild Places: American Prairie Reserve (US, 2019)
Last Wild Places: Gorongosa (US, 2019)
LOBSTER WAR: The Fight Over the World's Richest Fishing Grounds (US, 2018)
LOBSTER WAR: The Fight Over the World's Richest Fishing Grounds (US, 2018)
The disputed 277 square miles of sea, known as the Gray Zone, were traditionally fished by U.S. lobstermen. But as the Gulf of Maine has warmed faster than nearly any other body of water on the planet, the area's previously modest lobster population has surged.
Matagi Mālohi: Strong Winds (US, 2020)
Mossville: When Great Trees Fall (US, 2019)
The New Way Forward: Wetlands (US, 2019)
Newtok (US, 2021)
Newtok (US, 2021)
The 360 Yup’ik residents are America’s first climate refugees. To keep their culture and community intact, they must relocate their entire village to solid ground across the river while facing the indifference of a federal government that refuses to formally recognize climate change.
Nkashi: Race for the Okavango (US, 2023)
Nobody Dies in Longyearbyen (US, 2018)
Nobody Dies in Longyearbyen (US, 2018)
They say that when you're hit by the polar bug, you never leave. Don't say we didn't warn you. Nobody dies in Longyearbyen, or so goes the rumor. We went to the northernmost city in the world to find out why and stumbled into the first act of a science fiction flick about something deadly, long buried in the permafrost.
Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin (GB, 2019)
Nostalgia for the Light (FR,CL, 2010)
On the Waterfront With Arthur Cotton Moore (US, 2019)
One With the Whale (US,GB, 2023)
The Outlaw Ocean: Trouble In West Africa (US, 2020)
Paradise (US, 2019)
Paradise (US, 2019)
An unlikely environmentalist, Bryan Wells finds himself standing between Yellowstone National Park and an industrial-scale gold mine. The proposed mine would sit just above his home, and it threatens not only America's most iconic national park but also his community's way of life.
Path Of The Panther (US, 2022)
Path Of The Panther (US, 2022)
Drawn in by the haunting specter of the Florida panther, a wildlife photographer, veterinarians, ranchers, conservationists, and Indigenous people find themselves on the front lines of an accelerating battle between forces of renewal and destruction that have pushed the Everglades to the brink of ecological collapse.
Person of the Forest (US, 2017)
Person of the Forest (US, 2017)
In the vanishing lowland rainforests of Borneo, new research is underway to uncover and understand the unique cultural behaviors in wild orangutans. With their habitat disappearing at an alarming rate, this research may prove to be key in protecting this critically endangered species.