S1.E1 ∙ The Early Pioneers

A filmmaker uses film to try and understand her and her father's relationship to her grandmother.

Claude & Claudette is a reflection about life and death through the story of a couple whose life takes a turn as a husband gets diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. The documentary, filmed over a period of four years, takes us through the evolution of this terrible disease through an intimate story of a family. Although it testifies with lucidity of the cruel reality of those affected by Alzheimer's disease, C & C comes out as ode to life through humorous portrayals of aging. This independent movie takes a look at an issue that most of us face sooner or later in life: how shall we take care of our loved ones once they are no longer able to take care of themselves?

Out in the suburbs around Paris, a specialized teacher, Josiane, is taking care of five children failing at school. There, they share their fears, joys and sufferings at school. 'In session do not disturb' introduces us to their world while they will learn to learn.

Eastern Kentucky artist shares his inspirations and philosophy.

Four Canadian families adopted Chinese orphans. We follow their extraordinary lives as they struggle through stereotypes and navigate between cultures. The parents and the children of different race and background redefine for us the meaning of family, love and the universal human bond.

SANCTUARY'S DAUGHTER is the story of 17-year-old Anabella, a US citizen, and her mother Yolanda, an undocumented Guatemalan immigrant. When Yolanda receives a final deportation order, she and Anabella face a terrifying choice--and make an inspired decision to seek safety in perhaps the only place where immigration authorities dare not arrest them. Going public with their story, they fight a courageous battle to bring attention to the millions of 'mixed' American families -- those that include both American citizens, and undocumented immigrants. Over four years, Anabella grows from a shy, withdrawn teenager to a confident woman, willing to travel alone to Washington DC, to seek answers for her mother's immigration struggle. SANCTUARY'S DAUGHTER is about faith, hope, and a young woman's coming of age.