Documentary Films on The D-Word

The Creative High a documentary (2021)
Produced by Dianne Griffin
Nine artists in recovery from addiction are transformed by creativity in their search for freedom

Carl Lutz - Dangerous Diplomacy (2020)
Swiss diplomat Carl Lutz used his government position and bureaucratic expertise to rescue tens of

Rebound (2021)
Directed by Tamara Perkins
Two justice-involved women find healing and hope through sisterhood, service, and education.

Clarissa's Battle (2022)
Directed by Tamara Perkins
A single mother’s fight for child care for all

Moonchild: The Life and Music of Yusuf Salim (unreleased)
Directed by Kenny Dalsheimer
The musical journey of jazz pianist Yusuf Salim...

Becoming Frederick Douglass (2022)
A one hour PBS documentary on the life and impact of Frederick Douglass

The Doodler Homocides (2016)
Directed by B. Bill Randal
The SFPD pin all unsolved gay murders on a killer they can't catch.

Healing Hands (unreleased)
Produced by Laurie Blakely
The art of healing and the healing power of art

Street Heroines (2021)
Directed by Alexandra Henry
The courage and creativity of female graffiti and street artists.

Thumbs Up for Mother Universe (2020)
Directed by George P King
Stories from the Life of Lonnie Holley

Up on the Mountain (2022)
Directed by Olivier Matthon
A film about commercial mushroom pickers and their struggle to access public lands.

Box of Rain (2022)
Produced by Lonnie Frazier
A documentary film about a road trip, acceptance, and the healing power of music.