Documentary Films on The D-Word

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Awake, A Dream from Standing Rock (2017)

Directed by James Spione

Historic standoff between Native nations and militarized law enforcement over North Dakota pipeline.


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Silenced (2014)

Directed by James Spione

National security whistleblowers fight to reveal darkest corners of the War on Terror.


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Incident in New Baghdad (2011)

Directed by James Spione

Iraq War vet's eyewitness account of infamous US helicopter attack on civilians and journalists.


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The Eastern Shore (2026)

Directed by James Spione

Two-decade, 9-film documentary series exploring unique culture of Eastern Shore of Virginia


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The Native Shore (2026)

Directed by James Spione

Exploration of the Chesapeake Bay before America existed, and the Native nations that endure today.


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John Shearer: American Moments (2026)

Directed by James Spione

Civil rights era photographer reflects on the iconic images he made at Look and LIFE Magazines.


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Working Musician: Bach Plays the Berkshires (unreleased)

Directed by Anthony Rossello


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Canada Lee, Native Son (unreleased)

Produced by Jonathan Skurnik

The Inspiring Story of Canada Lee, Ground-Breaking Black Actor and Activist


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Latest Generation Film Contest (unreleased)

Directed by Angela Staron

Free US History Short Doc Contest ages 14-22


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I've Had My Good Day (2021)

Directed by Tim Courlas

One (Pen)man's Journey


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Shelter in the Palace (2023)

Produced by John Slattery

A searing chronicle of a 58-day standoff between a group of mothers and local government forces


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The Far Field (2022)

Produced by John Slattery

A black-comic fiction merging Tati and Mr. Magoo.


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PRESENT TIME (2019)

Directed by John Slattery

journal of a country monastery


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Casablanca Mon Amour (2013)

Produced by John Slattery

A film about Hollywood and the U.S. ...in Morocco


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The Weight of Listening (2026)

Directed by William Craig

Fending Off, film one


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Cornered: Finding Yourself in the Ring (2026)

Directed by William Craig

He didn't come to fight. He came to stay standing.


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The Hustle Economy: Africa's Real Backbone (2027)

Directed by Neville Solomon

Real People, Real Businesses, Real Solutions