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ROCO Films Distributor of documentary films to the worldwide market. Browse our collection of Oscar nominated f

A champion of documentary film, ro*co films curates and distributes the best documentaries from around the world that inspire and entertain. We recognize that documentary films can connect us to human experiences well beyond the boundaries of our own. ROCOFILMS.COM - Look through our catalogue of documentary films
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Current thinking deems women to be unfit for the military, let alone combat. “Lioness” is the story of the first five wo...
10/14/2025

Current thinking deems women to be unfit for the military, let alone combat. “Lioness” is the story of the first five women to be sent into combat. Their first hand accounts of women in the midst of battle, may give you a new perspective on the competence of women in the military.

The untold story of the first group of women in U.S. history to be sent into direct ground combat, in violation of official policy.

Years in the making, the James Webb Telescope was designed to map the universe. “Th Hunt for Planet B” spotlights the pr...
10/14/2025

Years in the making, the James Webb Telescope was designed to map the universe. “Th Hunt for Planet B” spotlights the project’s remarkable group of female scientists committed to finding life on other worlds.

On the brink of seeing farther out than ever before, we find ourselves looking back at our own imperiled planet

Science has always been dominated by men, but that’s changing. “Picture a Scientist” documents the growing number of wo...
10/08/2025

Science has always been dominated by men, but that’s changing. “Picture a Scientist” documents the growing number of women who can and do excel in the field, and the sexism that still gets in the way of success.

Equal parts insightful and inspiring, this film will illuminate both the hard data and the very human stories of women in science.

Cesar Chavez is known for founding the first farm workers union. But he didn’t do it alone, ” Dolores “ spotlights his ...
10/07/2025

Cesar Chavez is known for founding the first farm workers union. But he didn’t do it alone, ” Dolores “ spotlights his co-partner, the woman too often sidelined, whose contributions were equally important.

Dolores Huerta, who fought tirelessly alongside Chavez and became one of the most defiant feminists of the twentieth century.

Are women unqualified for leadership? We don’t believe it, and this week, beginning with the multi-award winning “Prime ...
10/06/2025

Are women unqualified for leadership? We don’t believe it, and this week, beginning with the multi-award winning “Prime Minister” we have some great films to show you why.

Chronicling Jacinda Ardern’s tenure as New Zealand PM, navigating crises while redefining global leadership through her empathetic yet resolute approach.

A reminder that the Chicago Conspiracy Trial is as relevant today as it was then, “Chicago 10“ is the story of the brav...
10/03/2025

A reminder that the Chicago Conspiracy Trial is as relevant today as it was then, “Chicago 10“ is the story of the brave young Americans on trial for speaking freely against an armed and oppressive government. https://rocofilms.com/films/chicago

A parable of hope, courage and ultimate victory, the story of young Americans speaking out and taking a stand.

One of the most consequential documentaries of our time, “The Librarians” explores the gutting of American bookshelves,...
10/02/2025

One of the most consequential documentaries of our time, “The Librarians” explores the gutting of American bookshelves, and the dangerous job of protecting the right to read freely.

The Librarians, which made its world premiere at Sundance and continued on to SXSW and Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, explores the urgent moment we find ourselves in. As an [...]

Fueled by a policy of racial purity, ”Surviving Hi**er: A Love Story” is the true wartime account of forbidden love, a...
09/30/2025

Fueled by a policy of racial purity, ”Surviving Hi**er: A Love Story” is the true wartime account of forbidden love, a plot to kill Hi**er, and a dictators revenge.Could it happen here?

A gripping film that combines simple romantic narrative, tense wartime story, and eye-opening links to monumental historical events.

As frightened Americans turn to authoritarian rule to protect their borders and traditions, Hi**er and his N***s are gai...
09/29/2025

As frightened Americans turn to authoritarian rule to protect their borders and traditions, Hi**er and his N***s are gaining legitimacy. “The Meaning of Hi**er” explores his virulent philosophy and asks why it appeals to so many, and why now?

The lasting impact of his virulent ideology THE MEANING OF HI**ER is a provocative interrogation of our culture’s fascination with Hi**er and N***sm set against the backdrop of the current [...]

Audiences can get a lot more than entertainment from documentary films . They can learn a lot, too. Just ask DirectorJ...
09/26/2025

Audiences can get a lot more than entertainment from documentary films . They can learn a lot, too. Just ask DirectorJulie Cohen, whose “RBG” is in classrooms teaching students and inspiring questions about the life and legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Gynsberg.

At the age of 85, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had developed a lengthy legal legacy while becoming a pop culture icon.

A contributing panelist at this morning’s webinar, Director Dawn Porter’s (“John Lewis: Good Trouble”) is in classroom ...
09/25/2025

A contributing panelist at this morning’s webinar, Director Dawn Porter’s (“John Lewis: Good Trouble”) is in classroom across the country,. In case you missed todays’ discussion, you can follow the link in yesterdays’ post to receive a a taped recording.

John Robert Lewis’ 60-plus years of social activism on civil rights, voting rights, gun control, health-care reform and immigration

Documentary film is a rich source of information, and an invaluable teaching tool, but what is the best use of your wor...
09/24/2025

Documentary film is a rich source of information, and an invaluable teaching tool, but what is the best use of your work in a classroom? Find out in tomorrow’s webinar when ROCO Films CEO, Annie Roney moderates a panel discussion with prominent filmmakers. Follow the link to register.
https://www.choice360.org/webinars/meet-the-filmmakers-igniting-classroom-discussions/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNBJexleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHnjBl3gihWfC6LpkZQeOhdYi6mD60bJtuntVt-slsUvevrk4vi7smwUL3Kh6_aem_CC1yyI2Bc4n4xzm9sUG_CA

Learn how to leverage documentary film to inspire inquiry, deepen discourse, and drive interdisciplinary learning.

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