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Randomly selected films from the Hoodox library.

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  • The Deaners of Fairmount - Trailer

    An intimate look into the lives of some hard-core James Dean fans who moved to Fairmount, Indiana to live in James Dean's hometown.

  • Hellbender in the Blue - Trailer

    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...

  • The Jewel of Richmond

    Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church, an Indiana landmark celebrated for its architecture and Tiffany stained glass, was forced to close, and now the building’s future is uncertain.

  • Hawkins Family Farm - A More Than Corn Film

    Hawkins Family Farm:
    A More Than Corn Story

    Hawkins Family Farm: A More Than Corn Story is a heartfelt exploration of family, community, and the deep connection between land and legacy, featuring father and son duo Jeff and Zach Hawkins of Hawkins Family Farm in North Manchester, Indiana.

    Follo...

  • Finding Hygge - Trailer

    Hygge, the Danish art of creating joy and coziness in life's everyday moments, has exploded in popularity amidst growing division and distrust around the world. But finding hygge in one's own life can be more complicated that it seems. This globe-trotting film presents a surprising, funny, and of...

  • The Amateur Circus

    Tucked away in northern Indiana, the city of Peru, Indiana is the circus capitol of the world. Thousands of visitors and townspeople come to this town for two weeks to see the annual amateur circus.

  • On The Stream - Trailer

    On The Stream is a short documentary about Al White, an Indiana fly fisherman whose time on the river becomes a reflection on life. After a turbulent youth, Al finds peace in fly fishing and discovers that the water can be a place of healing. Along the way he builds community in unexpected places...

  • Black Unscripted - Trailer

    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

  • 38th & Postmodernism

    A documentary/concert from Indianapolis' Premium Blend that speaks to the myriad of issues that has made 2020 so polarizing.

  • Indy Creatives: Meredith Brickell

    Indy Creatives: Meredith Brickell is an artist living in the Indianapolis area.

    Meredith's website: mbrickell.com

    The Indy Creatives project was started to help highlight the talented creatives living in the Indianapolis area... hence the name!

    by Kurtis Bowersock

  • Glass Breakfast: Featuring Tré Reising

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

  • Last Year at the Crossing - Trailer

    The story of four at-risk teens struggling at a last chance high school in Indiana, and their dedicated school administrator who holds out hope that they can succeed.

  • Laurie - Trailer

    "Laurie" tells the story of a woman who uses art as a healing agent to help those around her as well as herself.

  • Third Space: West Newton Elementary & Jackie Head

  • Behind-the-Scenes with Rachel Hardy - Black Unscripted

    A behind-the-scenes look at Black Unscripted with director Rachel Hardy.

  • White River Lenape

    The White River Lenape tells about the Delaware (or Lenape) Native Americans during their time in East Central Indiana from the 1790s through 1821. In partnership with the Delaware Tribe of Indians and Conner Prairie Interactive History Park, the documentary provides a rich and detailed look at t...

  • Indy Creatives: Elle Roberts

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

    Find out more about her work at shehive.org.

    by Kurtis Bowersock

  • North Putnam

    North Putnam depicts a year in the life of a rural Indiana school district and the community it serves. Crafted with empathy, the film aims to spark action-oriented conversations about the interdependence between public schools and community development.

  • Snag in the Plan Trailer

    10 to 15 years ago when biologists caught and tracked bats in Southern Indiana, for every three bats captured, one was a northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis). Now, scientists are lucky to find one or two during a week-long search. In July 2019, researchers went looking for the norther...

  • 50 Little Birds

    A short documentary about Indiana-based folk artist Geoff Davis. As an artist, Geoff finds ways to translate his experiences in nature into his art. His long canoe journeys provide him inspiration, connecting with the wildlife that eventually become delicate wood carvings. But Geoff is seeking mo...

  • LaPorte Indiana - Extra: Dunk Featurette

  • 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...

  • The Bladesmith

    When a young craftsman and his best friend, began forging blades, a lifelong passion was born. "The Bladesmith" is an intimate portrait of a man who transforms a childhood hobby into a career. As a single father, he balances his craft and parenthood, using his skills to support his son and chase ...

  • Katelyn Calhoun - Who's Who in Hoosier Documentary

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