Luz is a survivor of the Pinochet regime. Forty years after she left Chile, Luz imagines telling her mother the things that she didn’t want to know.

A docu-drama that spotlights the strength of a community when faced with eviction. Set in Oulton, Leeds, an old coal-mining community of over 60 houses still stands. Originally built as temporary council housing, it has since been sold to private investors who are now threatening the demolition and displacement of a large number of residents, some of whom have lived there their whole lives. Featuring a combination of audio interviews and artistic visuals, we discover the stories of a close community of residents, their sentimental memories and the stress and uncertainty of an ongoing campaign to save their homes. Hanging On reminds us about the struggles of people who are slipping through the cracks of society and what it means to have a home.

Filmed over three days in Iceland, This is my reason tells the stories of three people who have found themselves at a crossroads in their lives and have used cycling as an escape route to overcome their losses and traumas. Through an emotional approach that shows the more human side of cycling, we watch these three cyclists as they look for inspiration and motivation, using sport to become better versions of themselves.

A group of four women travel to Mexico to accomplish one goal: to summit Las Agujas (The Spires) of El Potrero Chico. What begins as a trip to conquer a climb becomes something more meaningful. Along the way they make discoveries about themselves, their relationship to climbing, and the cultural barriers preventing them from self actualization. The grade, or difficulty of the climb, becomes irrelevant as they overcome personal battles on the ascent.

Firearms have become part of everyday life for 14-year-old Tavo and his friends. Any boundary between play and defense has been completely erased. In this indigenous town threatened by a criminal group that wants to take control of their lands, children watching over their community is an everyday reality.

In Iceland, thousands of highly trained volunteers dedicate themselves to rescuing people in danger, responding to around 1,500 callouts every year. They are normal people with jobs and families, ready to operate day and night. No call for help goes unanswered. Beyond Hope portrays the heroic work of the Icelandic Association for Search & Rescue and explores the physical and emotional challenges of its members.

Since 1964, almost 250,000 people have disappeared in Mexico and over 100,000 have not been found, with thousands of people across the country still looking for their loved ones. Three years after her daughter Rubi went missing in Orizaba, Veracruz, Araceli Salcedo decided to start a collective in her own community, which today counts 350 members - 90% of them being mothers - and which has to this day successfully found several people alive, returned bodies, and spotted clandestine graves. However, most of these women have not found their children. One of the coping and healing mechanisms that Araceli created for the mothers in her collective are muñecos sanadores ('healing dolls'), representing each of their children and serving as a tool to help them navigate the void that their loved ones left behind.

Jack and Sam is a poignant documentary about two Holocaust survivors miraculously reunited after 80 years. Now in their late 90s, they are spending the precious time they have left rekindling their friendship and educating others about the dangers of hatred. Mixing documentary, archival, and breathtaking animation, this heartwarming story explores the enduring power of connection and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.

Ìrún Dídì showcases hair plaiting as a profound art form, with each plait being crafted with love and artistic expression. Delving into the connection between hair plaiting and self-love, the film showcases the stories woven into each braid, reflecting personal narratives, social status, and ancestral ties, highlighting how this craft is passed down through generations, preserving cultural identity. From traditional Yoruba techniques to modern interpretations, Ìrún Dídì traces the evolution of this timeless art, as it becomes a sacred ritual of self-care and empowerment.

In the era of critical race theory being challenged, books banned and history watered down, it’s important, more now than ever, that the responsibility of teaching Black History go beyond the educational institution. My mother, Karen Hinton Robinson, is a shining example of this. A historian and skilled quilter, she has used her talents to create beautiful works of art to educate for decades.