Hot screenings to watch now (Top 20)

Jean-Pierre Bekolo was born in Yaounde, Cameroon in 1966 and is now known to subvert the conventions and didacticism of African film and literature with an aesthetic that “tosses it all merrily together”.

CARE TO LAUGH is a feature-length documentary on Jesus Trejo, a rising star in the comedy world who is pursuing his dream of success while caring for his aging parents.

Narrated by Debbie Allen, the film bridges inspiring stories of individuals who have found purpose in their lives with the insights of leading scientists whose work affirms that living with purpose improves health and longevity. Film image, synopsis and related credits courtesy of TMDB.

An inspiring story of an unlikely yet powerful friendship between two Indigenous women in one of the most isolated corners of the Himalayas. Conservationist Tshiring Lhamu Lama mentors 17-year-old Tenzin Bhuti Gurung, who is desperate to escape a forced marriage, as they search for endangered snow leopards.

A journey of immigrant heroes fighting for their human rights in the shadow of the border industrial complex. If you'd like to support Skylight's work and make Borderland available to more communities, please click on the Skylight logo below to make a tax-deductible donation. Thank you!

In this gripping 44-minute feature developed by AARP, veterans share personal stories from the front that are forever burned into their memories.

Karma Gaabo Re offers an intimate glimpse into the Baiga tribe of Madhya Pradesh, displaced from their ancestral forests yet holding on to echoes of their heritage. Through songs, dances, and rituals, the film captures a resilient people whose deep connection with land and tradition continues to endure.

1946: THE MISTRANSLATION THAT SHIFTED A CULTURE is a new documentary film that investigates the grave consequences of an erroneous biblical translation of the word “homosexual;" chronicling the effect on culture, politics, religion, and the LGBTQIA+ community over the last century.

Over 15 years, Chasing Time follows James Balog's Extreme Ice Survey, capturing glaciers vanishing and providing visual evidence of climate change. Reuniting with the Emmy-winning Chasing Ice team, it concludes their epic work, reflecting on time, mortality, and intergenerational hope.