Hoop Dreams is a powerful and moving documentary that follows the lives of two African-American high school students, William Gates and Arthur Agee, as they navigate the challenges of growing up in Chicago's Cabrini-Green housing projects and pursue their dreams of becoming professional basketball players. The film explores themes of race, poverty, and the impact of sports on the lives of young athletes.

Prefontaine is a biographical drama about the life and career of Steve Prefontaine, an American long-distance runner. Set in the 1960s and 1970s, the movie follows Prefontaine's journey to becoming a world record-setting athlete while dealing with personal struggles and the pressures of fame. The film explores themes of endurance, determination, and the pursuit of greatness.

This documentary explores the life and career of a renowned film critic who battles cancer while reflecting on his relationships, struggles with addiction, and his impact on the world of cinema. It delves into his journey of rehabilitation and his passion for writing. The film provides a poignant exploration of his life and the challenges he faced.

Abacus: Small Enough to Jail is a documentary that tells the story of a small family-owned bank, Abacus Federal Savings Bank, and their legal battle against a prosecution by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office. The bank was accused of mortgage fraud relating to the 2008 financial crisis. The film explores the dynamics of the trial, the impact on the bank's community, and the struggle of a small institution going up against the power of the government.

A true story of a priest (Andre Braugher) in New Orleans who formed a group of black players and challenged an all-white prep school basketball team in the 1960's. Eventually events like these signaled the pivotal turn in the games' history leading to the integration in today's sport. Directed by Steve James (Hoop Dreams), these basketball players didn't just make shots, they made history.

Physicist Ted Hall is recruited to join the Manhattan Project as a teenager and goes to Los Alamos with no idea what he'll be working on. When he learns the true nature of the weapon being designed, he fears the post-war risk of a nuclear holocaust and begins to pass significant information to the Soviet Union.

The movie follows the lives of Joe Louis and Max Schmeling, two boxing legends who were also friends. It explores their relationship, their rise in the boxing world, and the impact they had on each other and the world of sports. The movie also delves into the personal struggles and challenges they faced, both inside and outside the ring.

Everyone’s talking about it, but who can explain it? Paul G. Allen’s Vulcan Productions and Morgan Spurlock’s Cinelan have partnered to produce WE THE ECONOMY 20 Short Films You Can’t Afford to Miss. Each film is helmed by an acclaimed filmmaker, each with their own creative vision. The series aims to drive awareness and establish a better understanding of the U.S. economy. Told through animation, comedy, musical, non-fiction, and scripted films, WE THE ECONOMY seeks to demystify a complicated topic while empowering the public to take control of their own economic futures.

The Interrupters is a documentary film that tells the story of three community activists in Chicago who try to interrupt the cycle of violence in their city. They work as violence interrupters, mediating conflicts and intervening in street disputes in an effort to prevent retaliatory violence. The film explores their efforts, the challenges they face, and the impact they have on the lives of the people they help.

Former football player and wrestler Chris Nowinski's quest to publicize recent findings about the often dire consequences of head concussions sustained by athletes in contact sports — injuries that have previously been considered momentary setbacks and ignored in the name of toughness and dedication to the team.

This forty-minute program was produced by the Criterion Collection in 2014

Focus Forward: Short Films, Big Ideas is an award-winning series of 30 three-minute stories about innovators—people who are reshaping the world through act or invention—directed by the world's most celebrated documentary filmmakers.

Why is minimum wage important? In 2013, Seattle became ground zero for the heated national debate about increasing the minimum wage to $15 per hour. "The Value of Work" gives voice to supporters and the opponents, including the mayor, an activist city councilwoman, small business owners, and minimum-wage workers affected by the unprecedented legislation.

Stevie is a documentary that follows the life of a young boy living in Illinois during the 1990s. The film explores his experiences, relationships, and interactions with the criminal justice system.

Reel Paradise is a documentary film that follows the story of a family who moves to Fiji to run a movie theater. The film explores themes of family relationships, friendship, and coming-of-age as the family navigates the challenges of their new life in a tropical island.

An educational companion piece to Hoop Dreams, Higher Goals features NBA star Isiah Thomas in a fast-paced, entertaining PBS special that encourages young athletes to put their dreams of professional sports in perspective and focus on getting an education.

The New Americans follows a diverse group of immigrants and refugees as they leave their home and families behind and learn what it means to be new Americans in the 21st century.

An investigation of the wrongful death of Carlos DeLuna, who was executed in Texas on December 7, 1989, after prosecutors ignored evidence inculpating a man, who bragged to friends about committing the crimes of which DeLuna was convicted.

Grassroots Chicago is a documentary short that delves into the various grassroots movements taking place in the city. It explores the efforts of passionate individuals who are working to bring about positive change in their communities.