A dedicated dance teacher continues inspiring his current and former students even after the arts high school in Gary, Indiana where he's taught for decades is shut down by the state.

By seeing a person who's devoted his life to teaching have to leave his position because of the financial crisi...

This film explores small-scale fisheries in Southeast Alaska, focusing on sustainable practices for preserving wild salmon stocks. Through personal stories of local fishermen, the film highlights the importance of habitat preservation and community-based fishing methods. It examines the environme...

“Beyond El Barrio” explores the rich, untold history of Indianapolis’ Latino community and the lasting impact of the city’s once-thriving Latino neighborhood – El Barrio.

Mark Racop, a batmobile maker from Indiana, is accused and raided by California police while being forced into a criminal court case.

Told through the personal stories of five individuals, Black Unscripted is a fearless
exploration of the way America’s need to define blackness has challenged the identity of an
entire community

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Elle Roberts is a Near-Eastside resident and artist in Indianapolis.

Find out more about her work at shehive.org.

by Kurtis Bowersock

Lonnie Bedwell was raised in the small town of Dugger Indiana. It’s where he learned to hunt and fish with his brother, where he signed up for the Navy, where he raised his three daughters and where his life changed forever.

In 1997, Lonnie, a US Navy veteran, was shot in a brutal hunting accid...

Craig Arnett is a gravestone cleaner and it is his favorite thing to do. This job comes with all the baggage one might expect, not only the physical labor but the mental toll of kneeling over the deceased. Craig's life has been filled with death, and he naturally leans towards it. Almost his enti...

Craig Arnett is a gravestone cleaner and it is his favorite thing to do. This job comes with all the baggage one might expect, not only the physical labor but the mental toll of kneeling over the deceased. Craig's life has been filled with death, and he naturally leans towards it. Almost his enti...

A cinematic look at a vastly changing seafood system through the lens of small-boat fishermen and experts around the United States. Narrated by best-selling author Mark Bittman, the film explores the dichotomy between the industrial fishing model and sustainable fishing methods that focus on cons...

This film examines the lives of the five brothers, the family legacy in Muncie and the core values that propelled them to success: hard work, philanthropy, entrepreneurship and beneficence.

After fleeing war in Syria and crossing the border into Kurdistan Region, Iraq, Syrian Kurds attempt to build a life in Kawergosk Refugee Camp. Music, food, and education provide families some comfort and meaning while they struggle with camp conditions and the persistence of waiting. Kawergosk: ...

The modern world was born on a printing press. Once essential to communication, the 500-year-old process is now in danger of being lost as its caretakers age. From self-proclaimed basement hoarders to the famed Hatch Show Print, Pressing On: The Letterpress Film explores the question: why has let...

Indiana Limestone can be found all over the country. It is known for its uniqueness and beauty and has been turned into some of the most stunning works of architectural mastery. A Stone's Pace takes a look two people who dedicated their lives to shaping the stone and in return shaped their own li...

A mother recollects her family's experience in leaving an Amish community.

From New York to Appalachia, the two-foot long eastern hellbender salamander is an indicator species for our river health. The population has declined noticeably since the early 1980s. In the Blue River watershed of southern Indiana, communities from all over the state are working towards dam rem...

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In presenting the perspectives of a farmer, construction worker and recreational user of the White River, White River: Perspectives examines existing beliefs Indianapolis residents have about the White River and challenges them to think about it differently.

Over 20 years after Emily Felter is diagnosed with Down syndrome, paramedic (and Emily's father) Tom develops a presentation to share her story with other first responders. As the Felters work to raise disability awareness, they come face-to-face with the struggles and joys of their daily lives.​

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Brian Presnell, artist, designer, and proprietor of an urban lumber company, is well-known as a prolific connector in his local community who uses his artistic talents and passion for recycling to make a positive impact on the city of Indianapolis. As he works to make his city better while combat...