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Goshen: A Sundown Town's Transformation - Trailer
‘Goshen - A Sundown Town’s Transformation’ explores Goshen, Indiana’s past as a racially exclusionary Sundown Town and how the community is finding ways to acknowledge this history and move forward.
There have been thousands of such communities in the U.S., but Goshen is among the first to make...
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Sleeze Lake - Trailer
Set among the foggy memories and ephemera of the world's largest custom van club, "Sleeze Lake" tells the story of a wild van party thrown in the middle of a fictitious resort town and the people who dreamt it up.
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The Only Alternative: Exploring the Black Experience at Ball State
Within the confines of a Predominantly White Institution, many of the issues affecting underrepresented populations on campus are not acknowledged unless they are brought into the light by a major news outlet, protest, or tragedy. In the hopes of progressing with the student body, many universiti...
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Stories and Legends: Historic Preservation in Muncie, Indiana
"Stories and Legends," which won an Aurora Award for Platinum Best of Show, explores historic preservation while tracing the efforts to restore structures in several of Muncie's nationally recognized historic districts, including the hospital where bank robber John Dillinger stayed (Whitney Hospi...
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Lizzi: Deeper Than Water
As competitive swimmer Lizzi Smith competes in the Paralympics, she must learn to deal with her mental battles while battling to win against the fierce competition.
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Justice for Batman: The Mark Racop Case
Mark Racop, a batmobile maker from Indiana, is accused and raided by California police while being forced into a criminal court case.
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Raised In Contrast
This compelling documentary explores the experiences of minorities growing up in predominantly white, rural Indiana communities. From the 1960s civil rights era to today, the film examines how individuals navigate racial divides, build relationships, and shape their identities amidst societal cha...
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Snag in the Plan
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...
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The Deaners of Fairmount
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.
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Nightfall Farm: A More Than Corn Story
Nightfall Farm:
A More Than Corn StoryWhat’s it take to make a living - and a life - farming today? Follow along with husband-and-wife farmers Nate and Liz Brownlee as they work to run Nightfall Farm, a sustainable livestock farm in Crothersville, Indiana. While the farmers know how to raise an...
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Teacher of Patience - Trailer
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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Black Baseball in Indiana - Trailer
Black Baseball in Indiana is a documentary film celebrating the history of African American involvement in segregated professional baseball (1880s-1950s).
The film features interviews with Negro Leagues players and historians telling the unsung stories of the Indianapolis ABCs, Indianapolis Clo...
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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.
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Not Pictured - Trailer
From the quarry, to the field house, to the battlefield: a lost Hoosier name comes home to Assembly Hall. In 1940, the Indiana University [men's] basketball team won their first
national championship, but not every member of the team got to play in the championship tournament. For decades, the na... -
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.
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Kawergosk: Home Made of Cloth
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: ...
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Larry from Gary - Teaser
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...
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Glass Breakfast: Featuring Cletus Wilcox
An Interview with Cletus Wilcox for Glass Breakfast.
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Hannah Myers Lindgren - Who's Who in Hoosier Documentary
Learn more about Hoosier filmmakers in the Who's Who in Hoosier Documentary series.
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Grateful: The Jenni Berebitsky Story - Trailer
Jenni Berebitsky (z”l) faced a dire prognosis with gratitude, courage, honesty, and humor. Supporting Jenni is her “Village” -- family members and a large group of volunteers. Through her actions, words, and a beautiful smile Jenni shows us how to live an engaging, productive, and meaningful life...
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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...
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Our Wetlands: Working to Protect Us Trailer
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Katelyn Calhoun - Who's Who in Hoosier Documentary
Learn more about Hoosier filmmakers in the Who's Who in Hoosier Documentary series.