Nelson Walker III

Beyond the Gaze: Jule Campbell's Swimsuit Issue

Jule Campbell, an understated icon, shattered glass ceilings in the 1960s with her artistic vision for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. This documentary chronicles her 32-year reign as founding editor, transforming a struggling magazine into a billion-dollar brand. More than just beautiful bodies, Jule championed intelligence and empowered models like Christie Brinkley and Kathy Ireland, fostering their rise to superstardom. Directed by Jill Campbell, the film weaves together Campbell's remarkable journey with the evolution of feminism and fashion. We witness the shift in society's gaze, from the objectification of the 60s to the body positivity movement of today. Through archival footage and intimate interviews with Campbell, we see a woman reflecting on her legacy with grace and wisdom. Visually stunning, the documentary captures the essence of Jule's artistry, a testament to the powerful impact she left on generations of women.

Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV

The quixotic journey of Nam June Paik, one of the most famous Asian artists of the 20th century, who revolutionized the use of technology as an artistic canvas and prophesied both the fascist tendencies and intercultural understanding that would arise from the interconnected metaverse of today's world.

The Reverend

Winner of the DOC NYC Audience Award, Director Nick Canfield’s first film follows gospel-rock icon and activist Reverend Vince Anderson. After entering seminary, Vince dropped out to follow his second calling - music. With his band The Love Choir, he has played a now-legendary weekly show for over twenty years. Reconnecting with his faith and using his intense soulful music, he began to preach a type of spirituality that is open to all, meets people where they are, and moves everyone that sees him play. Reverend Vince is also deeply involved in social justice, working with other faith leaders around the country to build inclusive communities. Featuring Questlove and an ensemble of eccentric musicians, The Reverend is a rocking concert film as well as an intimate portrait of Reverend Vince’s inspiring personal and spiritual life.

Sacred Cow: The Nutritional, Environmental and Ethical Case for Better Meat

A film about the current debate on eating and raising cattle for food, showing that animal-sourced foods are nutritious for humans, and can be raised in a way that is beneficial for the environment.

Down a Dark Stairwell

Set in motion by a tragic police-involved shooting, two communities of color navigate fraught perceptions of injustice, inequality, and discrimination in the eyes of the law.

Watchers of the Sky

Five interwoven stories of remarkable courage from Nuremberg to Rwanda, from Darfur to Syria, and from apathy to action.

The Secret of Trees

13-year-old inventor Aidan has discovered that trees use a mathematical formula to gather sunlight in crowded forests. Now he wonders why we don't collect solar energy the same way.

Lumo

A young Congolese woman finds friendship in a hospital for rape survivors. Together they contemplate their future in a country beset by war.