The life and work of self-taught artist Edythe Boone. Filmed over five years, follow the spirited and captivating septuagenarian who became an artist/activist simply because empowering and building community is “the right thing to do.” Ultimately, Boone’s mission is to empower individuals and transform communities through art and activism.

The life and work of self-taught artist Edythe Boone. Filmed over five years, follow the spirited and captivating septuagenarian who became an artist/activist simply because empowering and building community is “the right thing to do.” Ultimately, Boone’s mission is to empower individuals and transform communities through art and activism.

The personal is political. "BaddDDD Sonia Sanchez" is a portrait of the artist, revealing her uncompromising life as she raised her voice in the name of black culture, civil rights, women's liberation, and world peace. The film captures Sanchez's commitment to cultural specificity while connecting history and humanities to the mainstream.

The trailer of the fifth season of documentary series AMERICA REFRAMED.

A preview of the fifth season of documentary series AMERICA REFRAMED.

In a behind-the-story feature, filmmakers Brandon Kramer and Lance Kramer talk about "City of Trees" and the diversity of social issues for the documented Washington, D.C. program.

Chronicling the ongoing conflict over the issue of tribal rights between the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma and the Cherokee Freedmen, descendants of African American slaves. "By Blood" explores a largely untold history and the impact of a battle over race, identity, and the sovereign rights of Native American people.

Chronicling the ongoing conflict over the issue of tribal rights between the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma and the Cherokee Freedmen, descendants of African American slaves. "By Blood" explores a largely untold history and the impact of a battle over race, identity, and the sovereign rights of Native American people.

Today, the Inupiaq Eskimo must navigate an uncertain future 80 miles above the Arctic Circle on a fragile barrier island disappearing due to climate change. "Kivalina" is a quiet but stirring portrait immersing viewers into the rarely seen lives of an Arctic tribe who try to continue to honor their way of life despite the government failing them.

Today, the Inupiaq Eskimo must navigate an uncertain future 80 miles above the Arctic Circle on a fragile barrier island disappearing due to climate change. "Kivalina" is a quiet but stirring portrait immersing viewers into the rarely seen lives of an Arctic tribe who try to continue to honor their way of life despite the government failing them.

Created by largely Puerto Rican, Cuban and African American youths living alongside each other in the 1960s, Boogaloo served as an authentic and vibrant cultural expression. "We Like It Like That" explores a pivotal moment in '60s music history when blues, funk and traditional Caribbean rhythms were fused to define a new generation of urban Latinos.

Created by largely Puerto Rican, Cuban and African American youths living alongside each other in the 1960s, Boogaloo served as an authentic and vibrant cultural expression. "We Like It Like That" explores a pivotal moment in '60s music history when blues, funk and traditional Caribbean rhythms were fused to define a new generation of urban Latinos.

“In life you deal with what’s dealt your way. When you get knocked down, just get up right away. Never give up.” "In the Game" follows a girls’ soccer team in an inner-city Chicago high school to reveal the obstacles confronted by Latinas as they seek an education amid issues of class and gender in the working class Brighton Park neighborhood.

“In life you deal with what’s dealt your way. When you get knocked down, just get up right away. Never give up.” "In the Game" follows a girls’ soccer team in an inner-city Chicago high school to reveal the obstacles confronted by Latinas as they seek an education amid issues of class and gender in the working class Brighton Park neighborhood.

A behind-the-story of documentary triptych CLASS OF '27 with James Rutenbeck ("Class of '27"), Dustinn Craig ("Little Dream Catchers") and Nina Alvarez ("Fields of Promise"). The filmmakers reflect upon their experiences of documenting these hopeful stories of parents, teachers and the next generation in a film that threads together the necessity of investing in our future citizens' education.

New York University Professor Hirokazu Yoshikawa discusses the poverty statistics in the United States and the impact of poverty-associated hunger on the development of young children. Yoshikawa, who is a developmental and community psychologist, also affirms the positive effects of early education and code switching in the context of the documentary CLASS OF '27.

CLASS OF '27 filmmaker Nina Alvarez speaks about migrant workers challenged by limitations but nonetheless are raising young children to see no limitations. From Fresno, California to Oregon's Willamette Valley, Alvarez follows the parents into the fields and the children to a specialized Head Start program, where they are given the keys to succeed.

"Class of '27" filmmaker James Rutenbeck speaks about exploring a pocket of rural America in Owsley County, Kentucky. The executive producer discovers a welcoming community where poverty and addiction has impacted three generations: grandparents, parents and children. But the love of the people leads to the hope within this story.

CLASS OF '27 filmmaker Dustinn Craig, a member of the White Mountain Apache and Navajo tribes, speaks about the unexpected in documenting the White Earth Nation community. What Craig finds is both personal and inspiring; the type of early childhood education taught allows the young children to learn and be who they are as well as have dreams for the future.

In rural America, children face the prospect of a compromised future. Class of '27 focuses on early childhood education in struggling communities, highlighting the efforts of people guiding children toward graduating high school in '27. United by hope, inspiration and resiliency, the film shows that children are most likely to grow into productive adults if they receive support in the early years.