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Randomly selected films from the Hoodox library.

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  • Third Space: Butler University Lab & Meredith Setser

  • 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...

  • IMBPREZ

    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...

  • Laurie

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

  • Last Year at the Crossing

    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.

  • Grateful: The Jenni Berebitsky Story

    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...

  • Third Space: Edison School of the Arts & Samuel Levi Jones

  • Behind-the-Scenes with JD Schuyler - Sustainable Catch

    A behind-the-scenes look at Sustainable Catch with director JD Schuyler.

  • 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

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

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

  • Dreaming In Public II: Art and the Art of Living

    Visual artist in their own distinct styles, Laurie Rousseau and Ramiro Rodriguez are making art in the real world. Both their partnership and art careers have deep roots. Throughout this program they talk about the motivation behind their work, family, and making a full life as visual artists. Th...

  • LaPorte Indiana - Extra: Carolyn Featurette

  • Behind-the-Scenes with Daniel Arthur Jacobson - Chatterbox

    A behind-the-scenes look at Chatterbox with director Daniel Arthur Jacobson.

  • Food First - Trailer

    Attitudes about food are changing nationally. People are becoming selective about where they get their food, taking a stand against mass food production and working together to solve food access issues. Farmers’ markets, alternative food stores and expanded restaurant choices are popping up every...

  • Behind-the-Scenes with Andrew Quinn - Pressing On

    A behind-the-scenes look at Pressing On with director Andrew Quinn.

  • 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...

  • A Stone's Pace - Trailer

    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...

  • Worth The Wait - Trailer

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

  • RIDE

    “Ride” a short documentary directed by Wildstyle Paschall and Mark Latta, explores the cycling culture in Indianapolis. Bicycling creates sensations of joy, fosters community connectedness, and expresses personal independence. Despite an increase in traffic fatalities, underdeveloped infrastructu...

  • Driven to Save Lives - Trailer

    Stories of families in frightening and inspiring circumstances, communities bound by hope and lives hanging in the balance.

  • Wild Winds: Spirit of the Bison

    Over 30 years ago, Dr. John Trippy, set out to achieve his life long dream of preserving North American culture through the bison. Now Wild Winds buffalo preserve is home to over 250 of these free roaming animals. In this short documentary film, the caretakers for the bison tell the stories of th...

  • Behind-the-Scenes with Rocky Walls - Finding Hygge

    A behind-the-scenes look at Finding Hygge with director Rocky Walls.

  • The Little Engines That Could

    Near the heart of Maine and in the bitter cold of winter, magical century-old traditions endure thanks to the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway, Maine Locomotive Works and Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad. For the first time in one hundred years, these survivors from Maine's narrow gauge ra...

  • Live Adventurously

    "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 ...