New Film Releases Index | Spirituality & Practice

Tantura Directed by Alon Schwarz Documentary about the conflicting accounts of the genocide in a Palestinian village by Israeli troops, revealing the power of denial. Shadow

All That Breathes Directed by Shaunak Sen A stunning documentary about compassionate caregivers to the kites in New Delhi. Reverence

Looking for Home Directed by Alan Govenar A variety of accounts of the meaning of home around the world. Meaning

Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song Directed by Daniel Geller, Dayna Goldfine The origin story of the spiritual song that has swept the world as a modern prayer. X-The Mystery

Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America Directed by Emily Kunstler, Sarah Kunstler A startling and thoroughly researched documentary about the history of slavery and racism in the United States. Shadow

Descendant Directed by Margaret Brown A thematically rich documentary about the last ship to bring enslaved people to the United States. Meaning

The Book Keepers Directed by Phil Wall A keen documentary with spiritual insights into grief and resilience. Grace

Cat Daddies Directed by Mye Hoang Portraits of the mutually rewarding relationships between nine men and their cats, showing us what we can all learn from human-animal connections. Reverence

Escape from Kabul Directed by Jamie Roberts A hard-hitting documentary about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the evacuation of tens of thousands of Afghan citizens. Shadow

Explorer Directed by Matthew Dyas Documentary portrait of the man considered to be the world’s greatest living explorer. Questing

Navalny Directed by Daniel Roher A tribute to a heroic Russian freedom fighter. Justice

The Automat Directed by Lisa Hurwitz A delightful and culturally rich documentary about a ground-breaking food chain. Gratitude

Julia Directed by Julie Cohen, Betsy West A tribute to Julia Child's enthusiasm and her inimitable love of cooking. Enthusiasm

The Conductor Directed by Bernadette Wegenstein A portrait of a truly inspiring woman who has changed the classical music scene and empowered other women musicians. Connections

Not Going Quietly Directed by Nicholas Bruckman A portrait of a young man dying of ALS who inspires others to be heroes and urge public officials to secure health care for all Zeal

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not… Directed by Ahmir Thompson A thrilling mashup of concert film and social justice documentary. Beauty

Ailey Directed by Jamila Wignot A sweeping biofilm about the immensely creative Black choreographer and dancer. Imagination

The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52 Directed by Joshua Zeman A scientific quest for a whale unable to communicate with other whales that is also a metaphor for loneliness in our times. Questing

Flee Directed by Jonas Poher Rasmussen A bold animated film about a refugee and the search for home. Justice

Writing with Fire Directed by Rintu Thomas, Sushmit Ghosh A motivating documentary about a group of fearless women journalists in India. Justice