Film Schedule

Known as the original singer of "Hound Dog," Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton was inducted into the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame in October 2024.... more

In 1981, a historic event in the heart of Wisconsin became a transformative moment in American spirituality: His Holiness the Dalai Lama initiated over a thousand young Americans into the ancient Kalachakra Tantra, the Wheel of Time, at Deer Park Monastery. The incredible footage was tucked away in the Smithsonian vaults for over 40 years, until now. This ... more

Access to the minerals that power the batteries in our cellphones and other devices has emerged as a vital geopolitical, economic, and social concern. Where does the lithium, the nickel, and the cobalt come from? And who controls their supply?... more

Beginning in 1980, the brutal 12-year, U.S.-backed war in El Salvador brought tens of thousands of refugees to Washington, D.C. This mass migration leant vibrancy to the city's culture and made the corner of 15th and Irving Streets in NW D.C. the epicenter of an artistic movement that continues to inspire succeeding generations of "Wachintonian" artists. Famed ... more

Salad Days is a documentary that examines the early DIY punk scene in the Nation's Capital. For LA and New York, punk was a fashion but in Washington, D.C., it was a lifeline. The tiny not-quite-state produced some of the most furious bands in the nation: Teen Idles, Bad Brains, Minor Threat, Dag Nasty, Government Issue, and Fugazi. Former fanzine creator ... more