Rising Tide: A Story of Miami Artists

The Heroes of the Massacre River

The Heroes of the Massacre River is a powerful documentary that chronicles the stories of the pioneers behind the construction of the historic Canal of Ouanaminthe, a project that united Haitians across the nation and the diaspora. This film celebrates the groundbreaking efforts of key figures, centering on Dr. Bertrhude Albert, Dr. Naismy-Mary Fleurant, architect Wideline Pierre, economist Etzer Emile as well as dedicated canal workers Milourie Sylfrard, Theodore Johnson and Joseph Pressoir — all guided by the investigative journey of Max Angie Clervil. It also serves as a commentary on the complexity of colonialism and borders, tracing the role that the Massacre River continues to play in the history of Ayiti.

Mayami nuestro

Mayami Nuestro goes beyond the slogan "tá barato, dame dos" (“it’s cheap, give me two”) to force a rethinking of Venezuela’s relationship with oil and national identity. Produced at the height of the oil boom, this 34-minute documentary examines Venezuelan lifestyles in the 1970s and early 1980s, questioning the consumerist fantasies fueled by petro-wealth. Through interviews with merchants, bankers, U.S. academics, and the testimonies of Venezuelans themselves, the film maps the era’s version of the “American Dream” as lived—and projected—abroad. Winner of national and international awards and directed by Carlos Oteyza, Mayami nuestro offers a sharp, historically grounded critique and an open invitation for new generations to reflect on the legacy of oil and its cultural consequences.

Madame Pipi

Madame Pipi follows the personal journeys of female Haitian bathroom attendants in Miami’s hottest nightclubs and their support to Haiti through their tips.

Mother Luciana

Love, nervousness, intimacy, fears, and immense joy came together in a one-of-a-kind television special. We entered the world of Luciana Salazar, documenting her journey toward fulfilling her dream of becoming a mother. We witnessed her decision and discovered a different side of Luli. The story followed, step by step, the events Luciana experienced before holding her daughter for the first time. It showed the preparations at her home in Buenos Aires, including setting up the nursery and celebrating a baby shower with her family and friends; her trip to the United States; the organization of her life in Miami while waiting for news about the birth; the nerves leading up to the big day; and, finally, the long-awaited meeting with her baby and their first moments together.

Streets of Wynwood

Every year during the Art Basel fair, street artists from around the globe converge on Miami’s Wynwood district to transform its streets anew with a riot of creative colors. Streets of Wynwood transports the viewer into this nomadic subculture to meet some of world’s best exponents of urban art and to appreciate first-hand how this once clandestine tribe of taggers, graffiti writers and muralists have claimed their place in the broader art world. It’s a dazzling experience.

Crossing Overtown

"Crossing Overtown" examines the integral role Miami would play in the national civil rights movement and the long narrative of racial conflict that still resonates in the national conversation. Overtown is the oldest Black community in Miami and it would bear witness to the full arc of the civil rights movement.

An Instrumental Start: A Model for the Nation

Located in the heart of Miami’s Liberty City, the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, under the visionary leadership of Marshall Davis Sr., has spent over 50 years shaping young lives through a rigorous and transformative arts education. Its students have gone on to perform on Broadway, win Academy Awards, and appear in films and productions around the world—while others have carried that same discipline and purpose into careers as lawyers, police officers, and community leaders. This film is a powerful testament to the impact of arts education in underserved communities, featuring contributions from Phylicia Rashad, Savion Glover, and Tarell Alvin McCraney, alongside alumni, current students and educators from the Center, and dedicated members of the broader community.

Muhammad Ali: Made in Miami

Documentary chronicles the many ways in which the city of Miami helped transform little-known Olympic boxing into world-renowned, three-time heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali. Archival footage and interviews explore how the Fifth Street Gym along with the city's civil rights movement and vibrant African American community helped shape both the career and personal values of one of boxing's most outspoken figures.

Baton

A soccer player, relentlessly pursues his dream of playing professionally, threatens his relationship with his sister after he is kicked off the team and exiled back to Miami. As they battle over their mother’s legacy, he will stop at nothing to get another chance at soccer glory, even if it means losing the only family he has left.

Tink

The movie is based on the story of Gerald Tinker, the American Olympian and NFL player who become embroiled in the Miami drug trafficking scene of the ’70s and ’80s. After winning Olympic gold at the notorious 1972 Munich Games, Black sprinter Tinker was discarded by professional sports and pulled into a covert cocaine pipeline running through Miami International Airport – forcing him to outrun the law, the mob, and his own past to protect the only family he has left.

Kung Fu Konundrum

When his mentor is murdered and the President vanishes, a reluctant hero cop and his unpredictable partner must race across a chaotic Miami to retrieve a crucial briefcase that holds the city's fate.

SHADE

Malik, a quiet but gifted South Florida videographer whose poetic work goes unnoticed in a scene that values clout over craft. While others chase trends, Malik stays true to his artistry, capturing raw, emotional imagery that reflect both his vision and isolation.

Colada

A Case for Love

“A Case for Love” is a heartfelt yet personally challenging movie inspired by the teachings and writings of Bishop Michael Curry, most well-known for his passionate sermon about “The Power of Love” at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. This documentary examines whether or not love–specifically unselfish love–is the solution to the extreme societal and political divide facing the U.S.

Before the Massacre

A BBC documentary about medical volunteers and their patients at the Gaza Hospital in West Beirut in the aftermath of the 1982 Israeli invasion of Lebanon and the siege and bombardment of West Beirut, home to the PLO and the Palestinian refugee camps of Sabra and Chatila. The filming took place in the days immediately before the infamous Sabra-Chatila massacre, carried out by Lebanese Phalangist troops inside an area under Israeli military control.

The Insurrectionist Next Door

Alexandra Pelosi turns her camera on some of the people who stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Through a series of candid interviews conducted over the last two years, Pelosi talks to several individuals charged with crimes for their participation in the unprecedented events of the day.

Oppenheimer: Genius or Madman?

This documentary explores famous figure J. Robert Oppenheimer, an American theoretical physicist who was called, "father of the atomic bomb" for his role in the Manhattan Project.

What's wrong with you? Nothing.

Child psychiatry is in a phase of clinical death. Yet there are facilities and doctors who can return children back to their families cured and healthy. That is the path that needs to be taken. The documentary mapping the state of child psychiatric care in the Czech Republic was made by director Jiří Podlipný, Czech Television cooperated with the Vendula Pizingerová Foundation Kapka naděje. Artificial intelligence visualization under the guidance of cinematographer Jiří Studnička allows us to look into the depths of a child's aching soul.

MI6 Invisible Missions

This documentary explores the history of MI6, the famous British intelligence agency made popular by the 007 franchise. Get ready for the impossible to become possible in MI6 Invisible Missions.

Λεωφ. Αλεξάνδρας 2019

Documentary by Occitane Lacurie.