WATERMAN
Narrated by Jason Momoa, this original documentary by Sidewinder Films (At the Heart of Gold: Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal, Munich ’72 and Beyond), features commentary from surfing’s biggest stars, including newly-crowned Olympic gold medalist Carissa Moore, while also delving into his personal successes, struggles and humanitarianism through rare footage, contemporary visuals and incisive interviews. […]
BOBI WINE: THE PEOPLE’S PRESIDENT
In Uganda’s 2021 presidential election, music star, activist and opposition leader Bobi Wine, together with his wife Barbie, rallies his people in a dangerous fight for freedom from President Museveni’s oppressive 35-year regime. Directed by Christopher Sharp, Moses Bwayo
MENTAWAI – SOULS OF THE FOREST
The last indigenous people of the archipelagos of Sumatra: a culture on the verge of extinction – with the latest geopolitical developments, the destruction of their habitat reaches the point of no return. Smashing the hopes of thirty years of democratisation in Indonesia, Jakarta in relapse to authoritarian rule is enforcing deforestation in Mentawai. In collaboration […]
THE SAND EATING SHARK
A lemon shark called Manoela grows up in the waters of Fernando do Noronha off the coast of Brazil. Her extraordinary senses allow her to detect scents, sounds and even the tiny electric fields of her prey. In particular, she specializes in a hunting technique that has only ever been observed in this spot: hunting […]
PATRICK AND THE WHALE
Patrick recently experienced a life-changing event. In Dominica in 2019, he had a close encounter with a female sperm whale. She seemed to be curious about him, coming within touching distance, pulsing him with her sonar. Using stunning underwater footage, Patrick will explore the fascinating nature of the sperm whale, attempting to shine a light […]
HAVANA LIBRE
After years of surfing being illegal, a diehard group of Cuban surfers rises up against their government to legitimize their biggest passion. Havana Libre chronicles their fight in the face of political oppression, confronting borders and outdated ideologies along the way. Directed by Corey McLean * Filmmaker in Attendance
THREE MOONS OF BIYANGDO
Follow the story of a disappearing, centuries-old tradition that encapsulates the delicate balance, and deep connections, between humanity and the natural world. Kyung-Mi, Geum-Mi and Jeong-Mi Moon are three sisters, now in their sixties, Haenyeo “sea women”, taking only what they need from the sea one breath at a time. This film is an albert-certified […]
WILD ISLES
Our planet is full of life. From vast oceans to wide-open skies, the diversity of life here seems infinite. But one of those here on earth has been changing the balance for all of its residents. Yet this is a story of hope. Meet the people and communities who are making a difference and showing […]