Documentary Films on The D-Word

Fretail (2026)

Directed by David C Jones & Isis Diaz

Everything is free at The Fretail Store. But its popularity has unintended consequences.

The Hills (2023)

Directed by Ines Sommer

Despite nature's return, the steel industry's toxic legacy remains in Chicago.

The Fair (2025)

Directed by Ines Sommer

Exploring the rituals of a county fair, where people and animals compete for ribbons and tiaras.

I Am Thor (2015)

Directed by Ryan Wise

100% true. 100% real. 1,000% metal.

The Dwellers (unreleased)

Directed by Gregg Jamback

8 participants, 16 classes, life goes on

Hkawng Lung | Aging Together in New York (2025)

Directed by Lukia Costello

10/10 interstitial videos showcasing vibrant seniors

Vickie Rubin | Aging Together in New York (2025)

Directed by Lukia Costello

9/10 interstitial videos showcasing vibrant seniors

Arrie | Aging Together in New York (2025)

Directed by Lukia Costello

8/10 interstitial videos showcasing vibrant seniors

Michael | Aging Together in New York (2025)

Directed by Lukia Costello

7/10 interstitial videos showcasing vibrant seniors

Debbera | Aging Together in New York (2025)

Directed by Lukia Costello

6/10 interstitial videos showcasing vibrant seniors

Carol | Aging Together in New York (2025)

Directed by Lukia Costello

5/10 interstitial videos showcasing vibrant seniors

Steve | Aging Together in New York (2025)

Directed by Lukia Costello

3/10 interstitial videos showcasing vibrant seniors

Stratton | Aging Together in New York (2025)

Directed by Lukia Costello

4/10 interstitial videos showcasing vibrant seniors

Sylvia | Aging Together in New York (2025)

Directed by Lukia Costello

1/10 interstitial videos showcasing vibrant seniors

Maria | Aging Together in New York (2025)

Directed by Lukia Costello

2/10 interstitial videos showcasing vibrant seniors

_________- American (working title) (unreleased)

A snapshot of the Ukrainian-American experience - adjacent to war - connected by heart and heritage.

Nina's Eyes (2025)

Directed by Lukia Costello

Two Ukrainian women, one a fine artist and one a filmmaker, explore migration, memory and art.

Queer Suffragist (2021)

A video essay echoing the waves of change by non-conforming suffragists.

Ostarbeiter (2019)

A dark and sarcastic act of empathy examining the legacy of trans-generational trauma

Her Own Hero (2021)

Directed by Lukia Costello

A history of women's self-defense