Searching for Amani

What begins as a young aspiring journalist’s search for answers to his father’s death becomes a powerful coming-of-age story. Set in a Kenyan conservancy facing extreme drought, Searching for Amani follows a 13-year-old’s pursuit of truth as he uncovers the invisible forces of climate change threatening his home and future.

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The Making of a Japanese

From the Oscar-nominated short comes the full-length feature The Making of a Japanese, an intimate portrait of childhood inside a Tokyo public school. Over the course of a year, 1st and 6th graders navigate daily routines and small dramas while learning discipline, empathy, and community, finding the balance between individualism and being respectful toward others.

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And Still I Sing

Afghan pop star Aryana Sayeed mentors two young women competing on Afghan Star, until their lives are upended when the Taliban returns. As women’s rights collapse, they must escape Kabul and find safety in exile.

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Global Stories

America has long been called the melting pot of the world, a place where cultures intertwine and no two people are alike. Even as xenophobia remains a hindrance across the country, it's an accepted truth that international stories have impact in the United States. From immigrant rights to the Olympic Games, Americans are inherently connected to regions far and wide, the stories of these global communities serving to teach and remind us of our place in the world.

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