Escape from Pretoria

Escape from Pretoria 2020

7.22

South Africa, 1978. Tim Jenkin and Stephen Lee, two white political activists from the African National Congress imprisoned by the apartheid regime, put a plan in motion to escape from the infamous Pretoria Prison.

2020

Madame Rosa

Madame Rosa 1977

7.00

Madame Rosa lives in a sixth-floor walkup in the Pigalle; she's a retired prostitute, Jewish and an Auschwitz survivor, a foster mom to children of other prostitutes. Momo is the oldest and her favorite, an Algerian lad whom she raises as a Muslim. He asks about his parents; she answers evasively. As she ages and takes fewer children, Momo must do more for her; as money is tight, he tries to earn pennies on the street with a puppet. He's a beautiful man-child, and Madame Rosa makes him promise never to sell himself or become a pimp. A film editor, Nadine, befriends him, and his father appears as well. Madame Rosa reaches her last days in fear of hospitals, and Momo must act.

1977

John Ford: The Man Who Invented America

John Ford: The Man Who Invented America 2019

6.50

Over a 50-year career and more than a hundred movies, filmmaker John Ford (1894-1973) forged the legend of the Far West. By giving a face to the underprivileged, from humble cowboys to persecuted minorities, he revealed like no one else the great social divisions that existed and still exist in the United States. More than four decades after his death, what remains of his legacy and humanistic values in the memory of those who love his work?

2019

The Price of Protest

The Price of Protest 2019

7.60

United States, September 1st, 2016. American football player Colin Kaepernick kneels during the national anthem, protesting police brutality against black people. Part of the population regards the gesture as an unacceptable affront to the flag. Later, he loses his place on his team. Today, however, he is considered by many as a true hero.

2019

White Riot

White Riot 2020

7.18

Exploring how punk influenced politics in late-1970s Britain, when a group of artists united to take on the National Front, armed only with a fanzine and a love of music.

2020

Totems and Taboos

Totems and Taboos 2018

7.00

In Brussels, Belgium, the Royal Museum of Central Africa is undertaking a radical renovation, both physical and ethical, to show with sincerity, crudeness and open-mindedness the reality of the atrocities perpetrated against the inhabitants of the Belgian colonies in Africa, still haunted and traumatized by the ghost of King Leopold II of Belgium, a racist and genocidal tyrant.

2018

Bixas Pretas: Entre o Amor e Afetos

Bixas Pretas: Entre o Amor e Afetos 2023

1

The documentary mixes reenactments with true accounts from four characters/actors who tell the stories of six black gay men, their experiences and their romantic relationships crossed by racism and homophobia.

2023

Arreda Homem Que Chegou Mulher

Arreda Homem Que Chegou Mulher 2021

7.00

Documentary about terreiro women in Fortaleza who occupy the highest positions in the hierarchy, subverting the patriarchal tradition of religious communities.

2021

American Santa

American Santa 2023

1

American Santa delves into the seldom-seen world of Black Santas in America, presenting a narrative that is as heartwarming as it is eye-opening. At the heart of this documentary is the exploration of the complex duality these Santas experience – the joy and magic they bring to families during the holiday season, contrasted sharply with the racism they face in their roles. Through a series of intimate interviews and candid moments, the film paints a vivid picture of these men who embody the spirit of Santa Claus, capturing their laughter and warmth, as well as their resilience in the face of prejudice.

2023

Rap de Saia

Rap de Saia 2004

1

Rap de Saia is a documentary that reports, through the voices and rhymes of the protagonists themselves, part of the historical trajectory of Female Rap in the State of Rio de Janeiro. In addition to its historical trajectory, Rap de Saia brings a collection of themes that leads us to reflect on women in today's society.

2004

Complexes

Complexes 2020

6.00

The short documentary ‘Complexos‘ features intimate and emotional views on how residents of favelas in Rio de Janeiro use media and arts to raise their voices and act for justice, dignity and respect. ‘Complexos’ is part of a collaborative process between the Finland-based Anti-Racism Media activism Alliance (ARMA Alliance) and the favela-based audiovisual collective Cafuné na Laje.

2020

Black Thoughts

Black Thoughts 2020

5.50

A man that is a stranger, is an incredibly easy man to hate. However, walking in a stranger’s shoes, even for a short while, can transform a perceived adversary into an ally. Power is found in coming to know our neighbor’s hearts. For in the darkness of ignorance, enemies are made and wars are waged, but in the light of understanding, family extends beyond blood lines and legacies of hatred crumble.

2020

Find the Light

Find the Light 2022

1

A young victimized boy decides to confront his inner demons by drowning himself, and during the process finds purpose and meaning in his life.

2022

Batalhas da Ilha

Batalhas da Ilha 2022

1

MC battles are the basis of Rap and in São Luís, this type of manifestation has been growing organically in different peripheral communities organized by residents and local artists. Even without great incentives, the battles have spread throughout the city and created a network of creative ideas that oxygenate the outskirts.

2022

The Antifascists

The Antifascists 2017

7.00

A low-intensity war is being fought on the streets of Europe and the aim is on fascism. This critically acclaimed documentary takes us behind the masks of the militants called antifascists. In 2013 a group of armed nazis attacks a peaceful demonstration in Stockholm where several people are injured. In Greece the neo-nazi party Golden Dawn becomes the third largest in the election and in Malmö the activist Showan Shattak and his friends are attacked by a group of nazis with knives and he ends up in a coma. In this portrait of the antifascists in Greece and Sweden we get to meet key figures that explain their view on their radical politics but also to question the level their own violence and militancy.

2017

Antifa: Skinhead Hunters

Antifa: Skinhead Hunters 2008

6.40

A French documentary on how groups of youth in Paris generated a backlash against the NeoNazi skinhead subculture, and by doing so earned themselves the nickname Chasseurs de Skins or 'Skinhead Hunters'.

2008

Intolerance

Intolerance 1996

1

A collective cinematic project to promote tolerance and the value of diversity.

1996

The Color of Fear 2: Walking Each Other Home

The Color of Fear 2: Walking Each Other Home 1997

1

In THE COLOR OF FEAR, eight American men participated in emotionally charged discussions of racism. In this sequel, we hear and see more from those discussions, in which the men talk about about how racism has affected their lives in the United States. We also learn more about the relationships between them, and about their reactions during some of the most intense moments of that discussion.

1997

The Color of Your Skin

The Color of Your Skin 2019

1

Despite the perceived progress the world has made over the years, it's become increasingly clear that racism continues to run through our culture. This is abundantly apparent on the streets of London. This difficult documentary explores racism in today's climate through stories from people of various races.

2019

Ku Klux Klan: An American Story

Ku Klux Klan: An American Story 2020

6.30

Since its birth in 1865, in the wake of the American Civil War, the history of the Ku Klux Klan has been inseparable from that of the United States. The debates over slavery, the populism in the roaring twenties, the struggle for civil rights in the sixties, the rise of the far-right in the early 21st century; the Klan seems to have always embodied the dark side of the nation, with its gray areas and blind spots.

2020

70 Years of Youth Revolt

70 Years of Youth Revolt 2020

7.33

A look back at the social movements, revolts and youth subcultures from the post-war period to the present day: after the World War II, the left-bank of Paris became a mecca for jazz and alternative living, youth culture was born with trailblazing American movies, and rock became the soundtrack to a generation that wanted to change everything.

2020

A History of Antisemitism

A History of Antisemitism 2022

6.80

A detailed account of the two millennia of intolerance and persecution suffered by the Jews, from antiquity to the present day.

2022

Negermagasinet

Negermagasinet 1970

1

Documentary series about black people and their culture. Season 1 was strictly a talk-show hosted by Vincent Byakika and John Zulu. In season 2 the two hosts travel through the US, looking up actors from the blaxploitation era, and various other semi-famous black people.

1970