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African Air

Flying in a motorized paraglider over one of the most diverse continents in the world, George Steinmetz captures in his photographs the stunning beauty, potential and hope of Africa's landscapes and people.

MediaStorm | 2011 | 8 minutes

Aiming High

Focuses on Uganda's successful economic recovery in the wake of Idi Amin's regime.

Bullfrog Films | 2005 | 26 minutes

Alabba

A window into the world of Santeria - a uniquely Cuban religious tradition into which one must be initiated by a 'godmother' or 'godfather' -- and introduces us to practitioners of the religion ranging in age from their 40s to their late 90s.

Icarus Films | 2010 | 40 minutes

All Different, All Equal

Examines progress in women's rights globally.

Bullfrog Films | 2000 | 24 minutes

Anatsui at Work

A swift instructive look at the artist El Anatsui demonstrating his process, and discussing his theories.

Icarus Films | 2011 | 31 minutes

Bamako

Directed by Abderrahmane Sissako, BAMAKO is both a courtroom drama and portrait of everyday Mali life.

Icarus Films | 2006 | 117 minutes

Banking the Unbanked

As a team of managers in Gambia try to build a microfinance business, they learn that the loans may be small - but the stakes are very high.

Icarus Films | 2009 | 56 minutes

Barcelona or Die

Madou, a Senegalese fisherman, risks his life on an illegal boat to Europe.

Icarus Films | 2008 | 52 minutes

Bastards: Outcast in Morocco

Documents one woman's fight to have her sham marriage recognized and her daughter legitimized by the Moroccan judicial system.

Icarus Films | 2014 | 83 minutes

Behind the Rainbow

An in-depth exploration into the internal conflicts of the ANC in South Africa, which led to Jacob Zuma's election as president.

Icarus Films | 2009 | 138 minutes