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No Small Matter Directed by Danny Alpert, Greg Jacobs, Jon Siskel An eye-opening documentary about the great benefits of early childhood education for children and the society at large. Nurturing
Irrisistible Directed by Jon Stewart A thought-provoking drama that uses a mayoral campaign in Wisconsin to question the role of money and strategists in politics. Meaning
Da 5 Bloods Directed by Spike Lee A troubling portrait of the Vietnam war and its toxic impact on so many black soldiers who suffered there. Shadow
The Surrogate Directed by Jeremy Hersh An ethically rich drama about the complicated choices involved in pregnancy and parenting. Love
Rebuilding Paradise Directed by Ron Howard Poignant documentary about how the California community nearly destroyed by fire bands together. Compassion
Runner A stirring documentary about an African refugee who becomes an Olympic marathoner. You
Sing Me a Song Directed by Thomas Balmes An exploration of the emotional undercurrents of the digital revolution in, of all places, a Buddhist monastery. Shadow
The Letter Directed by Maia Lekow, Christopher King A potent and scary parable about the harm spread by those who see the world as an evil and demonic place. Shadow
Dads Directed by Bryce Dallas Howard A light-hearted and breezy documentary celebrating stay-at-home fathers. Love
Mr. Jones A serious and sobering film about genocide in the Ukraine. Shadow
Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President Directed by Mary Wharton A rollicking documentary about the former president's love of music and hospitality to musicians. Peace
The King of Staten Island Directed by Judd Apatow A dramedy about the surprising transformation of an irritating person. You
First Vote Directed by Yi Chen An engaging hour-long documentary about the political activism of four colorful Asian-Americans. You
Boys State A documentary about white boys playing politics and trashing the values of citizenship. Shadow
The Pollinators Directed by Peter Nelson Laments and hopeful signs about the fate of honey bees and the food supply. Nurturing
Sometimes Always Never Directed by Carl Hunter A father-son drama that reveals the small pleasures of ordinary days, including playing Scrabble. Transformation
Street Fighting Men Directed by Andrew James Portraits of three working class African-American men trying to keep their souls alive in crisis-ridden Detroit. Hope
Parkland Rising Directed by Cheryl Honer McDonough An inspiring portrait of young activists for gun control reform. Peace
Blame High school drama revealing the toxic impact of jealousy and competition. Shadow
Working Man Directed by Robert Jury An insightful drama about the roles work plays in two men's lives. Compassion
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