Short Cut to Nirvana Category: Documentaries A voyage of discovery through the vivid and vibrant world of the Kumbha Mela, a spiritual festival that occurs every 12 years in India and attracts more than 70 million pilgrims from around the world.
The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On Category: Documentaries In this intense documentary director Kazuo Hara records the strange crusade of Kenzo Okuzaki as he tries to resolve the gruesome WWII mystery which has haunted him for the past forty years.
Beautiful in Beaufort Wes Category: Documentaries This lyrical gem of a film follows Gert Vlok Nel, who has become one of South Africa's most celebrated poets and troubadors from his home town of Beaufort Wes, a small town in the extremely remote Big Karoo region.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Category: Documentaries This short is a combination of stop-animation, claymation and live action. It's divided into three acts: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
George Soros In His Own Words: The New Paradigm Category: Documentaries This program features financier and philanthropist George Soros, in his own words taken from recent interviews and public speeches as he critiques the war on terror and touches on other essential issues.
Spotlight: The 12 Year Old Cocaine Smuggler Category: Documentaries This disturbing report follows families effected by Bolivia's U.S.-backed drug laws, particularly children who end up in prison either for their own acts, or for the crimes of their parents.
Spotlight: Mystery Flights Category: Documentaries This investigative report reveals details about the United States' practice of "extraordinary rendition" whereby the CIA flies suspects to harsh detention facilities in places like Morocco and Afghanistan - that exist outside U.S. law.
The Sermons of Sister Jane Category: Documentaries An engaging documentary portrait that sparkles with the courage, wit and humanity of Sister Jane Kelly, who combines her deep spiritual faith with her equally powerful commitment towards resistance and change.
The Motherhood Manifesto Category: Documentaries Narrated by Academy Award-winning actress Mary Steenburgen, this humorous documentary shows dramatically how far behind all other industrial countries the United States lags in its support for families.
Words of My Perfect Teacher Category: Documentaries From the World Cup to the mountains of Bhutan, this doc follows three students on a quest for wisdom. The catch is, their teacher - one of the world's most eminent Buddhist teachers - is also outlandishly unconventional.
Super Amigos Category: Documentaries This action filled documentary follows five real-life "social wrestlers" in Mexico City who have capitalized on the popularity of Mexico's larger than life Lucha Libre wrestlers to fight for social justice rather than trophies.
Private Armies Category: Documentaries From skidding around a racing track and practicing escaping from kidnappers, to dodging bullets in Baghdad, this insider documentary presents an eye-opening look at life as a private "mercenary" soldier.
The Politics of War Category: Documentaries Academy Award winner Alex Gibney and nominee Charles Ferguson join journalist Robert Scheer to discuss the truth behind the U.S.' policies abroad. The two directors will also present clips from their films: Taxi to the Dark Side and No End in Sight.
The Orchestra of Piazza Vittorio Category: Documentaries This stylish documentary follows Italian musician Marco Tronco's quest to bring together an orchestra of immigrants in one of Rome's most multicultural neighborhoods.
