 | A Lion in the Houseby Julia Reichert and Steve Bognar This inspiring, harrowing and intimate series follows five children as they fight against cancer with the help of their families, nurses, and doctors over a span of six years. Independent Lens |
 | Livermoreby Rachel Raney and David Murray The hunt for a missing time capsule reveals the heart of this eccentric California suburban town, home to a controversial totem pole, a supernatural light bulb, and a nuclear research lab. Independent Lens |
 | Lost Souls (Animas Perdidas)by Monika Navarro A young Latina filmmaker chronicles the emotional journey of her uncle, a U.S. military vet deported to Mexico, and uncovers the secrets of her family’s past. Independent Lens |
 | Lost Sparrowby Chris Billing Three decades ago, two Crow Indian brothers ran away from home and no one knew why. Their sudden and mysterious deaths sent shockwaves through a tiny upstate New York community. Lost Sparrow is their adoptive brother's journey to bring Bobby and Tyler home and confront a painful truth that shattered his family. Independent Lens |
 | Love Inventoryby David Fisher and Yahaly Gat Enlisting his four reluctant siblings, an Israeli filmmaker goes looking for a missing person from their past, uncovering a secret that changes their family forever. Independent Lens, Global Voices |
 | Maid in Americaby Anayansi Prado Meet Telma, Eva, and Judith, three undocumented workers who toil as cooks, housekeepers, and even surrogate mothers — often at the expense of their own families — as they attempt to pursue their American dreams. Global Voices, True Stories, Independent Lens |
 | Me Facing Life: Cyntoia's Storyby Daniel Birman Follows the sad and startling story of Cyntoia Brown, who is serving a life sentence for a murder she committed at age of 16. Women and Girls Lead, Independent Lens |
 | Men Who Swimby Dylan Williams A humorous and poignant film about a group of middle-aged men who find unlikely success as members of Sweden's all-male synchronized swim team. Independent Lens |
 | Mirror Danceby Frances McElroy and Maria T. Rodriguez One embraced the Cuban revolution, the other American democracy. Separated by time, place and politics, identical twins Margarita and Ramona de Saá continued to share a passion for dance. Mirror Dance explores the story of two women forever linked, struggling to overcome rifts not only between sisters, but also between nations. Global Voices, Independent Lens |
 | New Year Babyby Socheata Poeuv Filmmaker Socheata Poeuv grew up in the United States never knowing that her family had survived the Khmer Rouge genocide. In New Year Baby, she embarks on a journey to Cambodia in search of the truth about her family's past. Global Voices, Independent Lens |
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