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Jaripeo Set amid Michoacan’s electrifying bull-riding celebrations, Jaripeo uncovers queer desire within a fiercely hypermasculine world—blending music, dance, and intimate stories into a vibrant celebration of sensuality, joy, and living openly.

Cuba & Alaska Amid the carnage of war in Ukraine, frontline medics Cuba and Alaska risk their lives to save others, forging an unbreakable bond of friendship while holding onto dreams of a life beyond conflict.

Kikuyu Land What begins as a seemingly straightforward investigation into land restitution in Kenya leads to a web of exploitation, family secrets, and death threats in this riveting political documentary.

Valentina In this humorous docu-comedy, Keyla Monterrose Mejia shines as the titular character Valentina, a beleaguered El Paso resident confronting city council in her campaign for local economic justice.

The Life We Leave An ambitious entrepreneur and two funeral directors pioneer a groundbreaking eco-friendly deathcare facility in Washington state, challenging traditional burial practices and transforming end-of-life rituals.

Phoenix Jones: The Rise and Fall of a Real Life Superhero Real-life superhero or untrained vigilante? This documentary revisits the Phoenix Jones saga, a fascinating chapter in Seattle history, with never-before-seen footage and interviews with his family, co-superheroes, and enemies.

Kikuyu Land What begins as a seemingly straightforward investigation into land restitution in Kenya leads to a web of exploitation, family secrets, and death threats in this riveting political documentary.

Valentina In this humorous docu-comedy, Keyla Monterrose Mejia shines as the titular character Valentina, a beleaguered El Paso resident confronting city council in her campaign for local economic justice.

The Life We Leave An ambitious entrepreneur and two funeral directors pioneer a groundbreaking eco-friendly deathcare facility in Washington state, challenging traditional burial practices and transforming end-of-life rituals.

Phoenix Jones: The Rise and Fall of a Real Life Superhero Real-life superhero or untrained vigilante? This documentary revisits the Phoenix Jones saga, a fascinating chapter in Seattle history, with never-before-seen footage and interviews with his family, co-superheroes, and enemies.

Jaripeo Set amid Michoacan’s electrifying bull-riding celebrations, Jaripeo uncovers queer desire within a fiercely hypermasculine world—blending music, dance, and intimate stories into a vibrant celebration of sensuality, joy, and living openly.

Cuba & Alaska Amid the carnage of war in Ukraine, frontline medics Cuba and Alaska risk their lives to save others, forging an unbreakable bond of friendship while holding onto dreams of a life beyond conflict.

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Gaua

Spain | 2025 | 96 min. | Paul Urkijo

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Australia | 2025 | 99 min. | Dean Francis

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