Documentary Films on The D-Word

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Harlem Rising (2020)

Produced by Maximina Juson

A community changing the odds


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Mama Bears (2022)


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Skate or Die (2021)

Directed by Ryan Ferguson


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Be About It (2016)

Directed by Christopher Wong

Two fathers, two families, battling against a silent but deadly disease


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Painted Nails (2018)

Directed by Dianne Griffin

Van’s personal story encompasses both the immigrant’s journey and one woman’s rise to activism.


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The Creative High a documentary (2021)

Produced by Dianne Griffin

Nine artists in recovery from addiction are transformed by creativity in their search for freedom


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Carl Lutz - Dangerous Diplomacy (2020)

Swiss diplomat Carl Lutz used his government position and bureaucratic expertise to rescue tens of


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Prodigal Sons (2010)

Directed by Kimberly Reed


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Rebound (2021)

Directed by Tamara Perkins

Two justice-involved women find healing and hope through sisterhood, service, and education.


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Clarissa's Battle (2022)

Directed by Tamara Perkins

A single mother’s fight for child care for all


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Moonchild: The Life and Music of Yusuf Salim (unreleased)

Directed by Kenny Dalsheimer

The musical journey of jazz pianist Yusuf Salim...


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Becoming Frederick Douglass (2022)

A one hour PBS documentary on the life and impact of Frederick Douglass


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The Doodler Homocides (2016)

Directed by B. Bill Randal

The SFPD pin all unsolved gay murders on a killer they can't catch.


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Blues for 475 (unreleased)

Directed by Tyler A. Chase

It Could Happen to You


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Gatsby in Connecticut (2020)

Directed by robert steven williams


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Healing Hands (unreleased)

Produced by Laurie Blakely

The art of healing and the healing power of art


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Street Heroines (2021)

Directed by Alexandra Henry

The courage and creativity of female graffiti and street artists.


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Thumbs Up for Mother Universe (2020)

Directed by George P King

Stories from the Life of Lonnie Holley