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A group of women in headscarves gather outside among misty mountains, one woman aims a rifle into the distance supported by another.

32 Meters

Morteza Atabaki

This witty observational film follows two Turkish women who set out to start the first-ever ladies-only sharp-shooting competition in their village.

Going for Home

Eric Simonson

After the devastating L.A. fires leave families displaced, a Little League team carries the Altadena community through loss, recovery, and an improbable season.

A man in sweats, a beanie, and hand wrappings lifts both his fists triumphantly in the air against a hazy city skyline.

I Play Rocky

Peter Farrelly

The electrifying true story of how Sylvester Stallone bet everything on himself to play the lead role in Rocky against seemingly impossible odds.

A vintage red Schwinn Fastback bicycle with high handlebars and a striped seat stands under a dramatic spotlight against a dark background.

No Hands: The Wild Ride of the Schwinn Bicycle Company

Daniel Clarke

This lively cultural history charts the rise and fall of the Schwinn bicycle, from its Chicago roots to the fads and forces leading to its collapse.

A sumo wrestler stands shirtless, hands wrapped in dramatic lighting with his hair tied back. He looks into the distance, a black background stretching behind him.

SUMO: Spirit Weighs Nothing

Erik Shirai

Sumo wrestlers, both up-and-comers and veterans, train to reach the sport’s highest rank while adhering to its storied traditions in this illuminating film.

A man in head-to-toe snow gear faces away towards a vast stretch of snow-covered mountains near dusk. He wears a red coat and harness and carries walking gear as he walks down a snowy road flanked by the mountains.

The Ultra Runner

Mila Aung-Thwin

A spectacularly shot film profile of Romanian athlete Tiberiu Uşeriu, who has spent much of his life running—in extreme races and from his past.

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