The Encampments is a political documentary brought to you by Watermelon Pictures and it captures the rise of student-led protests for Palestinian liberation across U.S. college campuses. Blending archival storytelling with on-the-ground footage, the film offers a timely portrait of youth resistance and institutional power.

5 Broken Cameras is a documentary of resistance, resilience, and unity, capturing the nonviolent struggle of a Palestinian village through the lens of a father-turned-filmmaker.

Stop The Genocide is a 2-minute 30-second experimental documentary that blends found footage, stop-motion animation, and real-life testimonies to spotlight the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Written and directed by Aaron Z. Willson, Saman Aminzadeh, and William Child, and produced by Lana Salfiti and Sam Murray. Its purpose is to inform, inspire action, and connect us to our collective conscience.

Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom is a compelling documentary film directed by Ya’Ke Smith and written by Rasool Berry. Blending personal stories and historical insights, this documentary explores the resilience and collective fight for liberation within Black communities, connecting past struggles to present-day injustices. The film invites viewers to remember not only the pain of history but also the joy, resistance, and shared responsibility for freedom.

In this review of Netflix's Maternal Instinct, I examine the Taylor Parker case, the documentary's portrayal of women and crime, and the larger questions it raises about the death penalty, justice, and true crime media. Is the film encouraging critical thinking, or simply asking viewers to accept a particular narrative? Spoilers ahead.