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February 18

A film by ICE-T:Ā Through interviews with activists, policymakers, and those directly affected, the documentary argues that the war on drugs has spiraled into a self-perpetuating policy failure. It also seeks to highlight potential solutions and reforms.

01:10:43

Public Enemy Number One

Public Enemy Number One is a 2019 documentary that takes a...
 
February 05

You get the first episode before anyone else.

Is the Department of Education a wasteful and ineffective program? What are the results of its last five decades of existence? Donald Trump is taking steps to dismantle the agency. Bureaucrats and teachersā€™ unions claim that without the Department of Education, American schooling would collapseā€”but is this just a scare tactic to keep the gravy train running?

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Project DOGE: Abolish The D...

Is the Department of Education a wasteful and ineffective...
 
February 02

Our latest mini doc release is getting some serious buzz on X. Congratulations to filmmaker, Jen Sidorova, on such a successful launch. Over 100k views this weekend. šŸ»

In New York, property owners are unable to recoup the costs of renovation while their buildings fall apart, apartments are forced empty, and tenants may live in subsidized housing even if they make $500K per year.

Check it out:

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Shabbification - The Story ...

As rent regulation gains popularity across the country, this...
 
February 04

Hereā€™s an inspiring film for those who aspire to be at the top of their game. Also, there are some gems here for parents, teachers, and coaches:

01:16:49

In Search Of Greatness

In Search of Greatness is a 2018 sports documentary directed...
 
January 24

Have you guys seen this film yet?

At the end of WWII, 60 minutes of raw film was discovered intact in an East German archive. Shot by the Nazis in Warsaw in May 1942, and labeled simply ā€œDas Ghetto,ā€ this footage quickly became a valuable resource for historians seeking an authentic record of the Warsaw Ghetto.

A Film Unfinished presents the raw footage of this latter reel in its entiretyā€¦

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A Film Unfinished

At the end of WWII, 60 minutes of raw film was discovered...
 
November 21, 2024
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CiVL and Moving Picture Institute are collaborating to celebrate filmmakers who use their craft to bring awareness to big issues facing humanity. This is a season for gratitude, forgiveness, and reflection. We decided to commit this next week to films about criminal justice reform.

Infraction, by Timothy Blackwood, is a film based on the true story of Terrance Lewis who spent 21 years in prison on a wrongful conviction before he was exonerated and released in 2019. He founded The Liberation Foundation dedicated to wrongful conviction claims and supporting those preparing to return home.

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Infraction

When a prison guard is murdered on the job, his replacement...
 
November 09, 2024

This Veterans Day, weā€™re honoring the brave without glorifying the battles. CiVL presents our Veterans Day playlist ā€” a playlist for those who served, and a reminder of the high cost of war. Hereā€™s to courage, freedom, and a future with more peace and less war.

The Kill Team, Brave Men's Blood, Combat Obscura, and Brothers In Arms (The Making of Platoon).

https://watch.civl.com/programs/veterans-day

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Brave Men's Blood

The film delves into the dark underworld of organized crime...
 
October 06, 2024

Reasonā€™s new documentary is now playing exclusively on CiVL. We just released it a few hours early for you, our CiVL community, to see it before anyone else. šŸ¤

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Classified: The War On Back...

What does the crusade against an online classified site by...
 
September 13, 2024
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The Rise of Jordan Peterson Spotlight: a film about the Canadian psychologist and professor who came out of nowhere with international fame - or infamyĀ to his critics - for his outspoken views on free speech, political correctness, and gender identity.

01:30:41

The Rise Of Jordan Peterson

A film that explores the controversial public figure Jordan...
 
October 16, 2024

Our latest feature: Above and BelowĀ a film by Nicolas Steiner, following five people who live on the margins of society. This film examines life beyond the typical bounds of society and offers a fascinating glimpse into resilience and isolation.

And by they way, we just added 4 new documentaries if you want to check them out.Ā šŸ“½ļø

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Above And Below

Above and Below is a visually stunning documentary directed by...