Documentary Films on The D-Word
Be About It (2016)
Directed by Christopher Wong
Two fathers, two families, battling against a silent but deadly disease
Painted Nails (2018)
Directed by Dianne Griffin
Van’s personal story encompasses both the immigrant’s journey and one woman’s rise to activism.
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
Carl Lutz - Dangerous Diplomacy (2020)
Swiss diplomat Carl Lutz used his government position and bureaucratic expertise to rescue tens of
Rebound (2021)
Directed by Tamara Perkins
Two justice-involved women find healing and hope through sisterhood, service, and education.
Moonchild: The Life and Music of Yusuf Salim (unreleased)
Directed by Kenny Dalsheimer
The musical journey of jazz pianist Yusuf Salim...
Becoming Frederick Douglass (2022)
A one hour PBS documentary on the life and impact of Frederick Douglass
The Doodler Homocides (2016)
Directed by B. Bill Randal
The SFPD pin all unsolved gay murders on a killer they can't catch.
Healing Hands (unreleased)
Produced by Laurie Blakely
The art of healing and the healing power of art
Street Heroines (2021)
Directed by Alexandra Henry
The courage and creativity of female graffiti and street artists.