The Archivettes
A documentary about the Lesbian Herstory Archives, the world’s largest collection of materials by and about lesbians.

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Duck Daze
Johnina gets revenge on her childhood abuser and the community that enabled him, with the help of a duck.
Glue
A woman waits to meet her ex for the first time since their break-up.

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In Search...
Documentary about the lasting trauma of female genital mutilation and the filmmaker's reconstructive journey.
I Told My Mum I Was On An R.E. Trip
An exploration of issues around abortion, based on real-life interview recordings.
Little Miss Westie
Story of Ren, the first out transgirl to compete in the Little Miss Westie Pageant. Coaching her through the competition is her older brother Luca, who previously took part in the pageant when he lived as a girl.

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Meet Me By The Water
In a small fishing town on the West Coast of Scotland a young Asian woman must decide whether to leave home and family for a new life in South America.
Moments Of Resistance
A documentary which reflects on the connections between historical resistance and the current political landscape. It amplifies the voices of politically engaged womxn and fosters hope for solidarity and inclusion.
My Big Beating Voice
Young women discuss race and gender inequality.
Nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up
In 2016 Colten Boushie, a young Cree man, was killed in Saskatchewan. This documentary explores the case and shines a light on the vast inequality and systemic racism within the Canadian legal system.
Overseas
A documentary about a learning centre where women hoping to find domestic work abroad prepare themselves what for what lies ahead - including homesickness and potential abuse.

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Vai
A portmanteau feature film by nine female Pacific filmmakers and filmed on seven Pacific islands. It is about the journey of empowerment through culture over the lifetime of one woman, Vai.
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