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CENTERPIECE: No Bad Takes is a raw, offbeat documentary nearly a decade in the making, following the longest—and possibly last—literary journey of legendary cult writer William T. Vollmann. Capturing both the mind of the artist and a fractured portrait of America, the film is a meditation on impermanence, friendship, and the possibilities of the creative process when one is open to the world.

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.

Film presentation in partnership with YMCA USA, Below Surface + Pfizer

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 1970s Albania, two star-crossed lovers decide to go against the grip of an oppressive regime

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

Mahwash: A Documentary Film follows the extraordinary journey of Mahwash, Afghanistan’s pioneering female singer, whose voice transcends borders, exile, and political turmoil. Encouraged by her devoted husband, Farooq, she rises to fame despite cultural barriers, only to face severe backlash when her identity is revealed. As she dreams of a final concert in her homeland, the Taliban’s rise shatters her hopes, banning music and silencing artists. Yet, Mahwash refuses to be silenced. Through intimate performances and Farooq’s unwavering support, she keeps her melodies alive. Honored in Washington, D.C., she delivers a powerful final performance—a tribute to her homeland, an act of resistance, and a testament to music’s enduring power. Her voice, once exiled, becomes immortal.

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.

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!

Filmmaking as process is at the heart of these five films, memorably imaginative attempts at working through a variety of themes, and towards new ways of understanding.

Urban space is at the centre of these four films, formally attentive explorations of various intersections of gentrification, migration, and empire, from Chicago to Miami, Bangalore to London.