Family S O S With Jo Frost

When Reza is jailed on drug charges under mysterious circumstances, his wife is forced to uproot the lives of their four children. Under Iran’s strict drug laws, Reza faces execution if convicted—a harsh sentence made harsher still by the overwhelming economic and emotional toll it takes on his family. With the future uncertain and nowhere to go, Reza’s family members find themselves at the mercy of actions taken far out of their control.

An Egyptian Old Series

In a certain village, a little girl was killed inexplicably. The murderer was a homeless man with a mental disorder. In the face of unexplained disaster, the family of four did not choose to accept it. They calculated a plan of revenge on their own and implemented it.

A family is observed watching television. The viewer becomes the object of the family's gaze, as much as the family is the object of the viewer's gaze.

On the morning of September 11th, Michael Trinidad called his ex-wife, Monique Ferrer, from the 103rd floor of the World Trade Center's North Tower to say goodbye. In the wake of his death, Monique tells the story of Michael's lasting legacy—the family they built together.

An African-American family sits down for supper and all hell breaks loose in this independent comedy. Humphrey Rump (Clent Bowers) has told his parents (Beau Billingslea and Marilyn Sue Perry) that he's bringing someone special over for Sunday dinner at their place, hoping to introduce them to his fiancée Lacy (Jennifer Alden) under calm and quiet circumstances. However, when he arrives, Humphrey discovers that's hardly how the evening is going to play out -- his folks decided to also invite his brother Darnell (Donn Carl Harper), sister Eve (Alisa Banks), their grandparents (John Gipsun and Sheridan French) and a handful of cousins and other distant relations. The Rump Family doesn't get along especially well in large groups, and Humphrey and his girl are mortified by the non-stop arguing, insults and off-color ranting. Meanwhile, most of the family is a bit taken aback to discover that Lacy is pretty, polite...and white.

Amos faces a few difficulties as he tries to drive his cross-eyed wife and their two rambunctious children to California.

2017 ‧ Short ‧ 30 mins

The Mercer family discusses the pressures that force the young people to leave Fogo Island and their families.

The Devani family's happiness comes crashing down when their young daughter, Khushi, marries her dance instructor, Raj, without their approval. Soon, Khushi begins to realize Raj's true colors.

Chantrea is banished from home by her sons when they discover she has HIV. She accepts her exile, even though supporting her family was the reason she worked as a prostitute.

Krazy has the entire family come to visit: dozens and dozens of cats who behave like the dwarfs who visit Bilbo's house, eating all the food, destroying the dishes and setting fire to the establishment in this good Krazy Kat cartoon.

In 1955, John L. Black, Sr. started his job as a janitor for the Cincinnati public school system. He regularly put in 16-hour days to provide for his wife and eleven children. At StoryCorps, his son Samuel talks with his wife, Edda Fields-Black, about his father’s lasting legacy and the power of a look.

A re-cut of Lommel's 1997 film 'Bloodsuckers' with added Manson Family-footage. Was first shown in 2009 under the title 'Vampire School' and got an Australian DVD-release in 2012. Darling Dead wants to be immortal. One evening she falls asleep and wakes up in the Vampire Class. To find out what it means to be a vampire, the students must become members of the "Manson Family Cult" .

What drives the Currys to adopt five special-needs children from overseas while having seven biological children already? This film gives an intimate and nuanced look into the adoption journey of the Curry family, making a case for their humanity. By exploring themes of alternative parenting, ambitious altruism, the power of family love, and the challenges of special needs adoption, it empowers and gives an honest voice to the adoptive parents who are rarely represented. In this time of increasing racial diversity and growth of the unconventional family, the Currys' story inspires us to introspect on social justice and making a difference in others' lives.

On New Year’s Eve, 2005, Michael Griffey was found dead in his garage in Pakenham, Victoria. Murdered by a blow to the back of the head, he was left to rot for days. Almost every single one of the millionaire’s family is a suspect. His wife Diane was charged with murder. His daughter Cassandra confesses. And his son Kenny is arrested. But his murder remains unsolved. Now, for the first time, new evidence will be revealed that could finally close this cold case.

A short film set in Chocó, Colombia.

The Family Farm explores the farm to table process through the lens of Canadian small farmers and identifies the systematic barriers they face in running a profitable farm. In its journey across the country, the film blends extraordinary shots of the Canadian farm landscape with discussions of the challenges and setbacks small farmers endure, as well as the turning points and breakthroughs that have allowed them to achieve success. As these intimate accounts are shared, traditional images of family farmers are redefined as we grow to see these individuals not only as farmers, but as teachers, botanists, and mechanics who open our eyes to the issues that continue to threaten small farmers as well as the importance of buying local and organic foods.

Elusive narration, read by the filmmaker's maternal grandmother, encounters dreams and wishes.