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Randomly selected films from the Hoodox library.

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  • PreEnact: A Neighborhood That Ought To Be

    Neighbors on the near northside of Indianapolis gather to share the stories of their past and dreams for the future, culminating in a massive, immersive theater event with the hope of strengthening their neighborhoods without gentrifying them.

  • Not Just a Picky Eater

    Eric thought he was just a super picky eater his whole life. Follow him on his journey as he discovers that he is simply not just a picky eater, but has a little known eating disorder that may affect millions unknowingly.

  • Nurk

    A portrait of Professional Drone Racer, Paul Nurkkala.

  • Chad Perdue - Who's Who in Hoosier Documentary

    Learn more about Hoosier filmmakers in the Who's Who in Hoosier Documentary series.

  • No Limits - Trailer

    The No Limits Art Series aims to strengthen inclusiveness and remove social barriers in the arts for individuals with disabilities. The Indiana Blind Children’s Foundation (IBCF), through a grant by Lilly Endowment Inc., organized high school students from the Indiana School for the Blind and Vis...

  • Toboggan 'Bout Town

    Four friends rally their hometown of Noblesville, IN to help them build a ten-foot toboggan and send them to race in the U.S. National Toboggan Championships in Camden, Maine.

    Produced by 12 Stars Media.

  • Beyond El Barrio

    “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.

  • LaPorte Indiana - Extra: Vschoyck Featurette

  • IMBPREZ - Trailer

    IMBPREZ streaming exclusively on Hoodox.

    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 ...

  • Glass Breakfast: Featuring Esteban Garcia Bravo

    An Interview with Esteban Garcia Bravo for Glass Breakfast.

    Directed and edited by Ian Carstens. Produced by Danile Luis Martinez and Ian Carstens. Starring Esteban Garcia Bravo.

  • Teacher of Patience

    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.​

  • Big Enough, Small Enough - South Bend in Transition - Trailer

    South Bend is haunted by deep wounds in the city’s past while grappling with its fragile future. For more than 50 years after Studebaker closed it has struggled to determine its identity, but it is beginning to change rapidly. What type of place is South Bend to South Benders in 2020? Rustbelt ci...

  • The Invisible Crown - Trailer

    The Invisible Crown is an honest look into the emotional, mental, and physical consequences of living with Endometriosis. Hannah Lindgren has dealt with this disease for over half of her life.

    Since her diagnosis, she has seen numerous doctors, has had multiple surgeries, and tried every availab...

  • More Than Corn Stories - Trailer

    More Than Corn Stories features four Indiana farms, each sharing their unique perspective.

    Hear from Nightfall Farm, Hawkins Family Farm, Soul Food Project, and Garcia's Gardens.

  • ROOT BLACK

    The story of the African-Diasporic relationship to land, nature, and farming.

    Featuring a family's history of sharecropping in Mississippi by weaving the past and the present and how Black farmers today are reclaiming their connection to land and growing food as a source of healing and nourishme...

  • Bike Story - Teaser

    When a bike shop owner and a filmmaker discover four vintage bicycles tucked away like time capsules in a dark corner of an old building, they take on the challenge of bringing them into the present while exploring the gripping nostalgia of bikes in the past.

  • Glass Breakfast: Featuring Sean Starowitz

    Glass Breakfast is an online archive project serving as an alternative space for the appreciation and conversation of contemporary art.

  • Welcome to the Dollhouse - Trailer

    Welcome to the Dollhouse explores the societal rules and expectations of how women celebrate their bodies and how they use them to show love and power. As the Disdress Dolls shimmy, shake, and strip their way across the stage, they challenge concepts of power and femininity. By offering a vulnera...

  • Worth The Wait

    Coach Yeagley turns the Indiana University Intramural Soccer team into the power house it is today.

  • Live Adventurously - Trailer

    "Live Adventurously" is an award-winning documentary film following the women who won the inaugural DNK Presents Women's Adventure Giveaway. Four lucky women were chosen to win a backcountry wilderness adventure, disconnected from technology they lived off the grid together where they discovered ...

  • Larry from Gary

    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...

  • Kawergosk: Home Made of Cloth - Trailer

    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: ...

  • Behind-the-Scenes with Hannah Myers Lindgren - 50 Little Birds

    A behind-the-scenes look at 50 Little Birds with director Hannah Myers Lindgren.

  • The Net Makers - Trailer

    In rural Southern Indiana, two men carry on the tradition of crafting hoopnets and commercially fishing in the White and Wabash Rivers. Despite the threat of invasive species, climate change impacts and the shifting dynamics of commercial fishing and social norms, Larry and Danny spend countless ...