Ahead of the Curve is the story of one of the most influential women in lesbian history you’ve never heard of and the impact her work continues to have today.
Documentaries
Belly of the Beast
A powerful exposé of human rights abuses in women’s prisons.
Coded Bias
When MIT Media Lab researcher Joy Buolamwini discovers that most facial-recognition software misidentifies women and darker-skinned faces, she delves into an investigation of widespread bias in algorithms.
Denise Ho – Becoming the Song
Drawing on unprecedented, years-long access, the film explores Denise Ho’s remarkable journey from commercial Cantopop superstar to outspoken political activist.
End of the Line: The Women of Standing Rock
The incredible story of a small group of indigenous women who risk their lives to stop the $3.8 billion Dakota Access oil pipeline construction.
How It Feels To Be Free
Six breakthrough African American female entertainers use their artistry and activism to challenge an industry that was hell bent on keeping them out.
Jacinta
A deeply intimate portrait of mothers and daughters and the effects of trauma, Jacinta follows a young woman in and out of prison as she attempts to break free from an inherited cycle of addiction, incarceration and crime.
Julia Scotti: Funny That Way
With breathtaking emotional honesty, this powerful and tender portrait of transgender comedian Julia Scotti explores the unrelenting courage and humor it takes to be Julia.
La Madrina: The [Savage] Life of Lorine Padilla
A beloved South Bronx matriarch rooted in the outlaw, spiritual & activism world takes us on a complicated journey through 5 decades of Bronx history.
Mama Gloria
An intimate profile of Gloria Allen, Chicago’s trailblazing Black transgender elder icon who started a charm school for homeless trans youth and is now aging with joy and grace.
My Name is Ada Hegerberg
During the height of her career, at the same time she was named best player in the world, Ada Hegerberg made the remarkable decision to step away from the Norwegian national team due to the unequal treatment of the men and women’s teams.
Picture A Scientist
Picture A Scientist chronicles the groundswell of researchers writing a new chapter for women scientists.
