Empathetic Movies

Three intersex individuals overcame shame, secrecy and unauthorized surgery throughout their childhoods to enjoy successful adulthoods, choosing to...

A short film inspired by Port of Entry, the immersive theater experience created by Albany Park Theater Project and Third Rail Projects.

Pérola is a children's party entertainer who dreams of becoming a renowned chef. She just hasn't gone out yet to fulfill her dream because of...

Jimmy meets Anu on an online dating website and decides to marry her. Jimmy's mother entrusts his cousin Kevin to get details about Anu. Now it's...

A pickpocket assumes various identities to steal from the aristocracy in early-20th-century Rio de Janeiro.

Set in Silicon Valley, the film tells the story of Abhi, a young immigrant techie who hopes to get from point A to point B, the old fashioned way -...

A cameraman for an absurdist public access television show gets an unexpected call from his estranged brother.

A young girl of 13 lives with her mother on an isolated property. They are awaiting the return of their father and husband. But instead, another man...

A couple returns to Aghdam, the city they once fled 32 years ago due to the war. It's a story about memory held in people, and about the small,...

After a toxic and mysterious pink cloud suddenly appears around the globe, people are forced to shelter in place. A woman finds herself stuck in an...

The fun and inspiring journey of a woman, from her 8 to 40 years of age, in search of herself and her own pursuit of happiness. When pressured by her...

After their friends are discharged from the psych ward, a hot tempered teen must learn to be a role model to a new patient, a sweet lost soul in dire...

A parable on the life of two students, who used to spend their days sitting together in class. Now adults, one of them faces a rather bleak future.

Texas Rhapsody is a powerful, inspiring film set against the oil fields and open skies of West Texas. Inspired by 3 true stories, it follows lives...

Four peoples’ lives are brought together by the opioid crisis in a small Georgia city. A seasoned firefighter saves the life of a young woman...

Set in Melbourne during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kristal is enjoying the last few days of her trip to Australia when she meets...

Bandera, Texas (THE COWBOY CAPITAL OF THE WORLD) is a captivating documentary that explores the vibrant history, unique culture, and enduring values...

A deeply unqualified man is inexplicably hired as a Michael Bublé impersonator for a rich stranger’s party. Despite no resemblance, no...

Close friends Alex and Yan Bo, eighth graders, cram for a test in a prestigious prep school. Once they’re accused of cheating off of one...