Social Documentary Movies

In 1937, tens of thousands of Haitians and Dominicans of Haitian descent were exterminated by the Dominican army, on the basis of anti-black racism....

Short documentary on female workers at school, made by a high school student.

A short 1994 documentary that highlights the lives and experiences of a few LGBTQ+ residents of the Palouse. Filmed and narrated by Jeff Olson....

In 2016 eleven young men from Parade Gardens in Kingston, Jamaica travelled to Scotland for the first time, bringing their powerful parkour...

In this short documentary, filmmaker Aidan Porier asks his friends what it means to be human. Here's what they said...

The film retraces the origins, history, habits and traditions of the Roma people but also tells the direct experience of some of the people who...

Ante Meridiem is a sensory journey through the first hours of dawn. Kind but vehement, he explores the dichotomy between silence and bustle, patience...

A short documentary covering the racism towards black people in Arab societies. Covering race, blackface, colourism and censorship. Featuring Ismail...

A documentary exploring sexism and patriarchy in Kosova.

Edward R. Murrow narrates Humphrey Jennings' short documentary about life in England during wartime.

In Pakistan, veils hide one of the country's most terrible secrets. Driven by revenge, jealousy or sexual non-co-operation some men subject their...

Facts about American police officers

A dive into the societal rules and expectations of the celebration of women’s bodies and their use to show love and power. The Disdress Dolls...

Poets from all walks of life speak their truth through their poetry. A film about poetry by award-winning Gina Nemo, Poet, Writer, Filmmaker,...

A short, three minute documentary exploring audio recordings from the year 1894 to 1922, layered over home-footage from the year 1920 to 1985, as an...

Two shocking documentaries where the neighbors of Cuba 111 and the passengers of a taxi traveling on the Malecón speak without fear and say...