Documentary Short Movies

  • 2017
    Bottled Songs: The Spokesman

    Bottled Songs: The Spokesman

    Bottled Songs: The Spokesman

    02017HD

    Kevin investigates the online traces of a British news reporter who was kidnapped and appeared in several Islamic State propaganda videos.

    Bottled Songs: The Spokesman
  • 2021
    Ms. Diva Trucker

    Ms. Diva Trucker

    Ms. Diva Trucker

    02021HD

    A long-haul trucker turns to YouTube to combat loneliness and social isolation. Under the handle “MsDivaTrucker43,” she discovers a...

    Ms. Diva Trucker
  • 2020
    Shéár Avory: To Be Continued

    Shéár Avory: To Be Continued

    Shéár Avory: To Be Continued

    12020HD

    The coming of age story of Shéár Avory, a 17 year old trans* aspiring social justice advocate in Los Angeles who navigates housing...

    Shéár Avory: To Be Continued
  • 2019
    Juskatla

    Juskatla

    Juskatla

    02019HD

    Juskatla weaves together perspectives of the people who live on the islands of Haida Gwaii-an archipelago on Canada's Northwest coast, and the...

    Juskatla
  • 1992
    Joannis Amelii, animula vagula blandula

    Joannis Amelii, animula vagula blandula

    Joannis Amelii, animula vagula blandula

    01992HD

    Joannis Amelii, animula vagula blandula
  • 2019
    Hilinski's Hope

    Hilinski's Hope

    Hilinski's Hope

    02019HD

    Seven months after the death of Washington State quarterback Tyler Hilinski, his parents cope with their grief and memories.

    Hilinski's Hope
  • 2025
    Hommes-relais

    Hommes-relais

    Hommes-relais

    02025HD

    HOMME-RELAIS spotlights Juan Manuel, a doctor turned community leader who, amid migration grief and integration challenges, guides immigrant men...

    Hommes-relais
  • 1970
    Everything Is Fine

    Everything Is Fine

    Everything Is Fine

    01970HD

    Evanston, a suburb just north of Chicago, touts its progressivism and inclusion. It was the first city in the U.S. to offer reparations for Black...

    Everything Is Fine
  • 1970
    Nana Chela

    Nana Chela

    Nana Chela

    01970HD

    Nana Chela
  • 1970
    CurryStone 2013: Studio TAMassociati

    CurryStone 2013: Studio TAMassociati

    CurryStone 2013: Studio TAMassociati

    01970HD

    Studio TAMassociati is a nonprofit architecture firm recognized for designing healthcare facilities in war-torn areas. The firm champions human...

    CurryStone 2013: Studio TAMassociati
  • 1970
    John Santos: San Francisco Foundation Community Leadership Awards 2011

    John Santos: San Francisco Foundation Community Leadership Awards 2011

    John Santos: San Francisco Foundation Community Leadership Awards 2011

    01970HD

    The San Francisco Foundation Community Leadership Awards presents John Santos, musician and cultural activist, with the Helen Crocker Russell Award...

    John Santos: San Francisco Foundation Community Leadership Awards 2011
  • 1970
    Mike McBride - 2013 San Francisco Foundation Community Leadership Awards

    Mike McBride - 2013 San Francisco Foundation Community Leadership Awards

    Mike McBride - 2013 San Francisco Foundation Community Leadership Awards

    01970HD

    The San Francisco Foundation 2013 Community Leadership Awards presents Reverend Michael McBride with the John R. May Award, made for initiatives in...

    Mike McBride - 2013 San Francisco Foundation Community Leadership Awards
  • 1970
    Mary Lou Breslin: San Francisco Foundation Community Leadership Awards 2009

    Mary Lou Breslin: San Francisco Foundation Community Leadership Awards 2009

    Mary Lou Breslin: San Francisco Foundation Community Leadership Awards 2009

    01970HD

    Mary Lou Breslin, co-founder of the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, winner of the San Francisco Foundation 2009 Community Leadership...

    Mary Lou Breslin: San Francisco Foundation Community Leadership Awards 2009
  • 2009
    Bishop William Swing: San Francisco Foundation Community Leadership Awards 2006

    Bishop William Swing: San Francisco Foundation Community Leadership Awards 2006

    Bishop William Swing: San Francisco Foundation Community Leadership Awards 2006

    02009HD

    Bishop William Swing, winner of the San Francisco Foundation 2006 Community Leadership Awards (The San Francisco Foundation Award) - for creating a...

    Bishop William Swing: San Francisco Foundation Community Leadership Awards 2006
  • 1970
    California Nurses Foundation - A Little Different

    California Nurses Foundation - A Little Different

    California Nurses Foundation - A Little Different

    01970HD

    Citizen Film worked closely with The California Nurses Foundation (CNF) to identify nurses who are strong storytellers, and engage them in creating...

    California Nurses Foundation - A Little Different
  • 1970
    Alexander Barantschik - San Francisco Symphony

    Alexander Barantschik - San Francisco Symphony

    Alexander Barantschik - San Francisco Symphony

    01970HD

    A Studio B Production – Co-produced by Citizen Film for the San Francisco Symphony

    Alexander Barantschik - San Francisco Symphony
  • 1947
    A Tale in a Teacup

    A Tale in a Teacup

    A Tale in a Teacup

    01947HD

    "Tale in a teacup"- a short documentary on England's love affair with tea.

    A Tale in a Teacup
  • 2007
    More for the Astronauts

    More for the Astronauts

    More for the Astronauts

    02007HD

    Voleurz's third movie, with skiing, snowboarding and more goofiness from the Voleurz crew.

    More for the Astronauts
  • 1974
    The Snare

    The Snare

    The Snare

    01974HD

    Short documentary written, directed and edited by Aleksandar Ilić. It won the Special Jury Prize at the Krakow Film Festival.

    The Snare
  • 2024
    Cool Strangers in the Night

    Cool Strangers in the Night

    Cool Strangers in the Night

    02024HD

    A part of Porto’s nightlife history is revealed. In this work, the artist draws on her extensive archive of video recordings of Porto’s...

    Cool Strangers in the Night