A Moment in the Sun

“…this documentary capturing important aspects of Thoreau’s life and writings is highly recommended.” Video Librarian, May 2018 Made over the course of 13 years, Henry David Thoreau: Surveyor of the Soul tells the story of Thoreau in his time and the story of the impact Thoreau’s writings and lifestyle have in our time. Surveyor of t...

Runtime

1h 53m

Cast

Laura Dassow Walls, Bill McKibben, Howard Zinn

Bandera, Texas (THE COWBOY CAPITAL OF THE WORLD) is a captivating documentary that explores the vibrant history, unique culture, and enduring values of the small town of Bandera, Texas.

Runtime

1h 31m

Cast

Michelle Axmaker, Esther Benedict, Garrett Connell

An intimate portrait of life in Green Bank, West Virginia, home to the world's most sensitive radio telescope and the only U.S. town where Wi-Fi and cell phones are banned. In this radio-quiet community, scientists search for signs of extraterrestrial life while residents share everyday moments of joy and loss. But when government defu...

Runtime

1h 30m

A vivid illustration of the lives of turn-of-the century lumbermen and river drivers whose grueling and dangerous work provided the foundation for Maine’s fledgling economy.

Runtime

1h 13m

Part cartoon and part documentary, this film offers a humorous look at birds and the ways people perceive them.

Runtime

21m

Director

Ward Kimball

Cast

Richard Bakalyan, Ruth Buzzi, Ricahrd Bakalyan