Every day for the past 23 years, Michael has taken a single photo with a film camera. Each image, more than 8,000 and counting, carries special meaning and is organized by date and stored in suitcases and plastic containers at his farm in rural Minnesota. He has never shown them to anyone, but now, as he is starting to lose his memory, he ponders his obsession and wonders: Who will care when he’s gone?

Viewfinder

Millie The Paint Wizzard, is a transgender housepainter who lives and works out of her bright yellow RV in Austin TX. Just a few years ago at the age of 58, Millie finally gained the courage to come out into the world as her true self.

The Paint Wizzard

Scott Harrison is the artist behind Nederland's Carousel of Happiness, one of Colorado’s most beloved attractions. In CARVING JOY, he reflects on how this Front Range landmark began with a wind-up music box on the front lines of the Vietnam War.

CARVING JOY

Deep in one of the poorest neighborhoods of Havana, you will find Rumba Morena; a band of nine Cuban dancers, drummers, and singers, performing with astounding passion, and fervour.&nbsp;Whilst it's not unusual to hear the sound of Rumba drifting from alleys and venues in Havana, Rumba Morena is different – they are all women. Only men traditionally play Rumba, and Rumba Morena breaks this firmly established mold.&nbsp;The film explores the complex intersection of religion, music and gender dynamics affecting the circumstances around Rumba Morena and the roots influencing the male resistance to Rumba Morena’s music.

Uproar

Incarcerated for life, inmates at the California Men’s Colony spend their time training dogs to become future service animals.

Underdogs

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