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UNAFF (United Nations Association Film Festival) is an international documentary film festival held in Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, San Francisco and at Stanford University each year around the UN Da

Voilà is the story, or stories of three characters from disparate, but parallel, lives and what happens when their lives intersect with a fourth character.

European Jewish refugees join the US Army to fight the Nazis in World War II.

Feature documentary about Nigeria's first female international singer. And one of the pioneers of Afrobeat music that was coined by the king Fela Kuti.

At sunset on the first day of WWII the British passenger ship Athenia was bound for Canada in the North Atlantic, and nearly everyone aboard believed they had sailed beyond the reach of the newly d

The documentary, Taizé: A Pilgrimage of Trust, explores the unique historical, spiritual, musical and cultural significance of the Taizé ecumenical monastic community in Burgundy, France.

One of the greatest discoveries of the 20th century is making a comeback, and a familiar name is helping lead the charge.

Set in Manhattan, this documentary chronicles one year in the life of a program for young adults that helps them escape the downward spiral that so often characterizes severe mental illness.

This film will revisit a powerfully formative event in my life: being bullied daily in a high school classroom nearly 4 decades ago.

When a paper mill in a small Appalachian town suddenly closes, leaving 1,200 people without jobs and undoing the economic fabric that held the community together for over a century, how will its pe

Autism Goes to College is an award-winning documentary podcast series now in its fifth season, focused on the lived experiences of autistic students navigating higher education and the transition i

Amidst a global debate on immigration, Yves — a Congolese refugee and newly naturalized American citizen — takes a roadtrip across Texas to discover his new homeland.

After more than a decade of brutal mass-killing, torture, siege, detention, and enforced disappearances, Syrian witnesses, investigators, and lawyers are leading the effort to end the Al-Assad regime’s impunity.

Spanning six continents, “SISTERHOOD” is a feature-length documentary exploring communities of women and girls confronting today’s most crucial problems.

How do we begin to heal national trauma? How does the heart navigate the terrain of forgiveness?

“The Cherán Way" captures the compelling story of Cherán, a P'urhépecha indigenous town in Mexico, rising against illegal logging to achieve self-determination and environmental revival.

Why are some drugs taboo, while others are not? Why can a substance be legally prescribed by a doctor in one context, but in another, expose its users to draconian penalties, even execution?

The Manhattan Project was conducted in secret.
The Space Race was documented for propaganda.
We'll film The Last Renaissance for everyone.

Why would someone at the pinnacle of their career – with a prestigious title at a prestigious organization, with prospects for advancement and a thriving network of fellow professionals – ever want

EDGES OF BELONGING, The Stories We Carry Forward

After decades of violence, the stakes at the Afghanistan peace talks are high for everyone. For women, they are immeasurable.

Camp 6ixx is an hour-long documentary, filmed over the course of two years, showing the growing tide of homelessness in America, and the obstacles faced by cities trying to solve it.

What if one of the most significant political figures of the twentieth century is someone you've never heard of?

After the mysterious disappearance of a friend, director Devin Thomas unearths dozens of unexplained deaths on Amtrak’s long-distance trains.

Mindful Shorts is a series of six experiential short films that explore the practice of mindfulness as it pertains to self and culture from childhood through old age.

We are thrilled to announce that the film will air nationally beginning on PBS December 1, 2026.

FOR HERE OR TO GO? is an eight-episode documentary series that celebrates one of the staples of American cuisine.

Georg is an Austrian retiree whose mother witnessed the crash of an Allied B-17 near their home during World War II.

“Timber Sweet” tells the story of military tactical data links, and the amazing people who build and use them.

BARRIO follows salsa and timba across Cuba, New York, Puerto Rico, and Colombia — a music that was never a genre but a language of resistance created by Black communities shaped by violence and aba

'612' offers a poignant exploration of America's tumultuous lead-up to the 2024 presidential election, delving into the collision of ideals, shifting demographics, and societal evolution through th

After witnessing the brutal murder of his mother 30 years ago, Norman travels to Jamaica to piece together what happened and where he came from by confronting the murderer: his father.

Dr. B3 - The Soul of the Music tells the amazing story of the late Hammond organist Dr. Lonnie Smith - from childhood doo-wop singer to becoming a National Endowment of the Arts Jazz Master.

In "Puzzle Party," we meet legendary figures and rising stars in the puzzle community, exploring how these playful and often frustrating objects help people navigate grief, open new life opportunit

Serious Breakdown: Teenage Mental Health in America spans the entire US, following five high schoolers and the people around them.

Set in Kenya, a powerful woman, Wanjugu Kimathi’s search for her father's remains becomes an investigation into British colonial atrocities, including concentration camps and land theft that left h