Mission Forward — A Free Community Screening

The birth of a girls’ gymnastics team becomes an inspiring spark of light for a small group of undocumented teenagers living on the margins in Pakistan, where the very act of girls training and competing in gymnastics is considered controversial. This emotionally powerful and lyrical coming-of-age journey follows the girls as they train for the National Women’s Gymnastics Competition while navigating the human rights challenges of being stateless, confronting the economic hardship that surrounds them, and fighting to forge a new place for themselves in society. Directed by Habiba Nosheen and executive produced by Mariska Hargitay, Trish Adlesic, and Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai.

Renowned documentarian Sam Pollard tells the astonishing, inspiring story of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, site of the assassination of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., and its remarkable owners, Walter and Loree Bailey.

RADIOHEART: The Drive and Times of DJ Kevin Cole explores the life and career of DJ Kevin Cole, tracing his path from the club dance floors of Minneapolis’ First Avenue to the digital halls of Amazon.com, to the global stage of Seattle’s KEXP. Through intimate interviews, archival footage, and the music that defined his career, the film tells the story of a man who revolutionized radio, faced personal demons, and ultimately, used his passion for music to create a lasting legacy of community, healing, and innovation.

As a young Vietnam War soldier, a grenade blast robbed Michael Naranjo of his eyesight. But he didn’t lose sight of his integrity and ambition. He fought past critics and social stereotypes to harness the life of his dreams. Dream Touch Believe is a timeless, award winning biographical documentary about a man who succeeded in doing what he was told he couldn’t do. Although Naranjo has no eyes and the use of just one hand, the Indigenous artist creates sculptures coveted by collectors worldwide. The shadow-like bronzes treasured for their haunting beauty are displayed prominently in homes, museums, and grand institutions like the White House and Vatican. But it’s Naranjo’s life story that continues to spark hope within people of all walks of life. Dream Touch Believe is a film that will inspire audiences of all ages.

The Choice tells the story of best-selling author and renowned psychologist Dr. Edith Eger, whose extraordinary life and teachings become a lifeline for a mother grappling with unimaginable tragedy. Together, their bond reveals the radical power of choice to transform pain into resilience and hope.
Directed by John David Coles, award winning director and producer of House Of Cards and Homeland.

An intimate documentary portrait of visionary astronomer, author and television star Carl Sagan, whose groundbreaking ideas transformed our understanding of the cosmos and human existence.

The Last Spy is the riveting biography of 102-year-old CIA spymaster Peter Sichel, telling for the first time the epic and unvarnished history of the US foreign intelligence service from the inside. With a good dose of wit and humor to boot, Sichel unpacks the obscured roots of conflicts that plague today’s world and the toll espionage took on his personal life.

In 1969, Bermudian teenager Clyde Best broke into England’s First Division Football (Soccer) and became the first Black superstar of football/soccer’s modern television era. Enduring racism while inspiring millions, Best emerged as the Jackie Robinson of English football, breaking barriers through through his on-field excellence and quiet resilience. Overcoming adversity, inspiring a generation of young Black athletes, and later starring in the North American Soccer League, his influence still echoes across the global game. Featuring Clyde Best himself alongside notable interviewees such as Sir Geoff Hurst, Ian Wright, John Barnes, and Viv Anderson, "Transforming the Beautiful Game" is the first feature documentary to tell Best’s full story, an untold chapter of Black sporting history and a powerful testament to quiet revolution and lasting legacy. The film combines never-before-seen archival footage, historic match material, and intimate interviews to restore Clyde Best to his rightful place in football history.

In this intimate and visually rich documentary, filmmaker Warren Elgort turns the camera on his father, legendary fashion photographer Arthur Elgort, whose candid, movement-driven style transformed the pages of Vogue and redefined the look of modern fashion photography. Told through unprecidented archival footage, iconic Vogue shoots, and heartfelt interviews with collaborators like—Anna Wintour, André Leon Talley and Linda Evangelista—Arthur Elgort: Models & Muses captures the spontaneity, humor, and genius behind Arthur's work. As Warren uncovers the man behind the camera, the film becomes both a celebration of a creative legacy and a tender portrait of a father through the eyes of his son.

An intimate documentary portrait of visionary astronomer, author and television star Carl Sagan, whose groundbreaking ideas transformed our understanding of the cosmos and human existence.

The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) welcomes makers and lovers of film from all over the world to the storied seaside village of Coronado, California to celebrate the magical art of visual storytelling. Coronado’s enduring love affair with Hollywood began more than a century ago.

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