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07/30/2025

“Forceful, intimate, unpretentious and devastating.”
—The New York Times

“Truly remarkable!” —New York Magazine

LEONA'S SISTER GERRI by Jane Gillooly tells the story of Gerri Santoro, a working-class mother of two and the “real person” behind the photo of an anonymous woman on a motel floor dead from an illegal abortion. Powerfully addressing issues of reproductive rights and domestic violence, this documentary is a moving portrait of Gerri’s life and society’s response to her death.

on OVID courtesy New Day Films

07/29/2025

"Chris was a magician. He disappeared behind the camera but left behind visions no one else could see." —Agnes Varda

Born on this day, Chris Marker, the pioneer auteur who died on his birthday in 2012.

Check out Marker's page on OVID feat. A GRIN WITHOUT A CAT, THE OWL'S LEGACY, LE JOLI MAI, and many more streaming courtesy Icarus Films

https://www.ovid.tv/chris-marker-1

07/28/2025

Kiyoshi Kurosawa is having a moment! Before/after you go see his new film CLOUD at IFC Center, check out OVID’s page where you’ll find BRIGHT FUTURE, CREEPY, and the series PENANCE.

“Over the past three decades, Kurosawa has directed nearly 30 feature films, sometimes debuting two or three projects in the same year. That he writes or co-writes all of his movies makes his output even more impressive. Kurosawa has made films about spies, aliens who take over human bodies, apparitions and all manner of unsettling encounters. And yet, what’s most terrifying for many of the protagonists of his twisted stories is realizing they are not the person they thought they were.” —Carlos Aguilar, The New York Times

The great Japanese genre director Kiyoshi Kurosawa, whose latest film is “Cloud,” has mastered the cinema of psychological fright. Here’s why you should watch his work.

07/25/2025

Critic’s Pick! “Consistently striking… The perspectives here put this picture in a different dimension from the average coming-of-age-in-crime movie.” —Glenn Kenny, The New York Times

Na Jiazuo's nocturnal neo-noir STREETWISE is on OVID courtesy Dekanalog

07/23/2025

“Needs to be seen.” —Christopher Llewellyn Reed, Hammer to Nail

Emmy-nominated THE INTERPRETERS by Andres Caballero & Sofian Khan tells the story of Afghan and Iraqi interpreters who served as a crucial bridge between American soldiers and local nationals. As a result of their work with the U.S. forces, many have become targets. Now, they’re struggling to find a way out for themselves and their families.

on OVID courtesy New Day Films

07/22/2025

“Riveting! Touching, important, beautiful…it opened my eyes.” —Maureen Langan, KGO Radio

“Beautifully crafted and poetic documentary.” —Kristy O’Brien, Eat Drink Films

ELEPHANT PATH / NJAIA NJOKU, an indelible tale of friendship and commitment to forest elephants in the Central African Rainforest, is on OVID courtesy New Day Films Elephant Path Film, dir. Todd McGrain.

07/22/2025

“Traces a tale of aggressive rezoning, multimillion-dollar development deals and racial displacement... the apparent lack of transparency and official callousness are especially troubling.” —Jeanette Catsoulis, The New York Times

Kelly Anderson's MY BROOKLYN documents the redevelopment of Fulton Street Mall as a hundred small businesses are replaced by high-rise luxury housing and chain retail, uncovering a web of global corporations driving gentrifying change.

This one hits close to OVID's home!

courtesy New Day Films

07/21/2025

OVID's August lineup is here with over twenty new films!

As the premier streaming destination for social justice docs, OVID continues joining forces with filmmakers’ collective New Day Films to bring you more pressing and increasingly urgent stories!

Plus, a selection of thrilling feature films via Dekanalog on top...

Check the full line up out here!👇

OVID.tv, the curated streaming destination for documentary and art-house films from around the world, announces its wide-ranging selection of 23 new films coming in August 2025.

07/18/2025

Thanks for sharing KPFK Film Club!

OVID.TV THIS WEEK, 7/18/25

This week: NEW DAY FILMS SUMMER begins, KENNY SHOPSIN's slices of WISDOM, PASOLINI-style DESIRE, and more! Get more info at: https://www.ovid.tv/

THUNDER, Directed by Carmen Jaquier. In a Swiss village, a young woman returns home from her life in a convent after learning of her sister's mysterious death. Reunited with her three childhood friends, she discovers how faith and desire are intertwined. Inspired by Pier Paolo Pasolini’s neorealist drama The Gospel According to St. Matthew.
I LIKE KILLING FLIES, Directed by Matt Mahurin. Starring the unforgettable Kenny Shopsin, I Like Killing Flies dishes up bites of wisdom, serving up charming (and vulgar) slices of NYC.
THE SUMMER OF NEW DAY FILMS HAS BEGUN! As the premier streaming destination for social issue documentary films from the US and internationally, OVID has partnered with pathbreaking filmmakers' collective New Day Films, bringing their collection to their members for the first time. Covers current day concerns such as immigration in the US and gentrification:
BENEVOLENCE: A JOURNEY FROM PRISON TO HOME, Directed by Joanne Hershfield. Five women who leave prison move onto a working farm in North Carolina.
DEEJ, Directed by Robert Rooy. After spending his early years in foster care, without access to language, DJ Savarese (“Deej”) found not only a loving family but also a life in words, which he types on a text-to-voice synthesizer. A first-of-its-kind collaboration, the director and DJ share editorial control as they navigate the challenges of representing autism.
ELEPHANT PATH / NJAIA NJOKU, Directed by Todd McGrain. An indelible tale of friendship and commitment to forest elephants in the Central African Rainforest.
ENGLISH HUSTLE, Directed by Charles Abelmann. Explores the complexities of the multibillion-dollar English online tutoring industry through personal stories with insights from academic experts on Chinese education, history, and foreign affairs. The film highlights the challenging gig work teachers endure during financial and political upheaval.
EXPANDING SANCTUARY, Directed by Kristal Sotomayor. Winner of the Philadelphia Filmmaker Award at the BlackStar Film Festival, Expanding Sanctuary follows an immigrant mother who becomes a powerful community leader during the fight to end Philadelphia police’s data-sharing with ICE.
HOW TO POWER A CITY, Directed by Melanie La Rosa. Explores the front lines of the clean energy revolution, showcasing a diverse group of people leading the way to our nation’s clean energy future.
MY BROOKLYN, Directed by Kelly Anderson. Documents the redevelopment of Fulton Street Mall as a hundred small businesses are replaced by high-rise luxury housing and chain retail, a web of global corporations driving gentrifying change is uncovered.
MY DEAR CHILDREN, Directed by LeeAnn Dance. A woman’s quest to solve a family mystery reveals a forgotten humanitarian tragedy.
TAKE ME SOMEWHERE NICE, Directed by Ena Sendijarevic. A young Bosnian refugee sets off to visit a native country she no longer knows.

20 titles from New Day are slated for this month, and another 20 scheduled for August. Stay tuned! https://metafilm.ovid.tv/

07/18/2025

"A rich and moving story about faith. Gorgeously filmed. Sensually thrilling!” —Ed Frankl, The Film Stage

Inspired by Pier Paolo Pasolini’s neorealist drama The Gospel According to St. Matthew, Carmen Jaquier's THUNDER is “Pure visual poetry.” —Stephen Dalton, The Film Verdict

In a Swiss village, a young woman returns home from her life in a convent after learning of her sister's mysterious death. Reunited with her three childhood friends, she discovers how faith and desire are intertwined.

With Lilith Grasmug, Sabine Timoteo, François Revaclier, Barbara Tobola

on OVID courtesy Dekanalog

07/17/2025

“A rare and genuine glimpse at the immediate obstacles women face directly after leaving prison.” —Dr. Lisa Carter, Chair and Associate Professor of Criminology, Florida Southern College

“Watching BENEVOLENCE showed how difficult the transition process for formerly incarcerated women has been while at the same time showing the humanity of a population that is so often overlooked.” —Rolanda JW Spencer, EdD, Author of Reexamining Reentry: The Policies, People, and Programs of the United States Prisoner Reintegration Systems

BENEVOLENCE: A JOURNEY FROM PRISON TO HOME directed by Joanne Hershfield is on OVID courtesy New Day Films