The Life and Times of Crystal Beach

Deep in Mexico’s mushroom-rich forests, two women from indigenous communities have become mycologists. This immersive sci-fi documentary follows their unusual, fungi-driven paths as they seek to reconcile the past and present while reimagining the future for themselves and the changing world they inhabit.

Runtime

1h 35m

Director

Otilia Portillo Padua

Cast

Eliseete Ramírez Carbajal, Julieta Serafina Amaya Pérez

Cast

Charles Matton

Jesus 'Chuy' Aceves and a dozen living members of his extended family suffer from the very rare condition of congenital hypertrichosis, meaning they were born with excessive hair on their faces and bodies. Due to their appearance, they suffer from discrimination in all areas of their lives: the children are made fun of at school and ab...

Runtime

1h 33m

Director

Eva Aridjis

Cast

Jesús Aceves, María Victoria Peña Flores, María Araceli Fajardo Peña

This short documentary offers a humorous look at horse-pulling contests in Ontario and the people who prepare for them. We travel from the farm to the contest, where excitement runs high and the quips do not lack in local colour. Which of these magnificent creatures will be able to pull the heaviest load and win the prize?

Runtime

15m

Using authentic color and black & white footage captured from the battles this explains the events, circumstances, and results of three of the most important battles of WWII -- the battles of Midway, Kursk, and Crete.

Runtime

2h 2m