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Diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at 15, John Davidson navigates his way against the odds through troubled teenage years and into adulthood, finding inspiration in the kindness of others to discover his true purpose in life.

A young man born with Cerebral Palsy battles a paralyzed left hand, bullies and stereotypes about the disabled to defy the odds and make it as a rock and roll guitarist. Ultimately, sharing the stage with the very band that inspired him to start (or to achieve the impossible).

On her throne, a princess welcomes her suitors under the watchful eye of her family and the kingdom. Down below, amongst the crowd, struggles a poor hunchback.

On May 22, 1980, Michael Sinclair Walter was in a near fatal car accident in Redondo Beach, California. In a coma, paralyzed, blind in one eye, and with a million to one chance of survival, Michael battled back against doctors’ predictions. He not only overcame a horribly broken body, but he overcame addictions and personal behavior that were major obstacles to his eventual success.

Joan is a middle-aged man who, after a series of symptoms, discovers he has Parkinson's disease. Tremors in his hands and a sense of loss of control take over the protagonist. Over time, the tremors become more frequent and intense. In “Había una vez un hombre” we follow Joan on an emotional journey as he struggles to come to terms with her new reality and faces the physical and emotional challenges that the disease brings.

Meet amazing 35-year-old Kenny Easterday, whose body ends at his waist. An amputee since he was only an infant, Kenny has never let his condition stop him from doing anything -- and as he approaches middle age, his deepest desire is to father a child.

A young girl meets a MMA coach and they quickly form a bond based on their mutual struggles with their own addictions.

Born into poverty in Panama, Cirilo McSween’s journey is one of defiance, resilience, and triumph over systemic barriers. Against the backdrop of Jim Crow America, he confronts racism while pursuing the American Dream. From his arrival in the U.S. as an ambitious immigrant to his rise as a trailblazing entrepreneur and civil rights activist, McSween’s life stands as a testament to determination and community. Through tireless advocacy for equality and opportunity, he helped shape both Panama’s identity and Chicago’s civil rights movement. A confidant of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a pioneering insurance executive, and a philanthropist empowering underserved communities, McSween’s story bridges nations and generations. CIRILO, A Legacy Untold illuminates a transformative figure whose legacy continues to inspire across the Americas.

After a deadly accident and a tough move, a young basketball player must learn to overcome adversity and make the most of his new situation.

The first Black-collegiate polo team at Morehouse College chases national USPA certification, training a rag-tag team of charismatic cowboys who’ve never played the sport into tournament-winning polo stars.

Chess is Henry's obsession. Unfortunately, his determination in winning, plus his never-ending battle against mental health, causes Henry's life to unravel.

In America, the prison system has become a place of retribution, not restoration. Inmates are often treated as sub-human, and often find themselves feeling hopeless. But a small midwest college decides to give inmates an opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree. Experience the journey of the resilient inmates as they fight incredible odds to change their lives – and change the system.

150 is an inspiring, hilarious, and downright gob-smacking story that follows Erchana Murray-Bartlett’s dream to break a Guinness World Record by running 150 marathons in 150 days. Narrated by TV personality Osher Günsberg, 150 captures this seemingly impossible adventure with heart and humour, as one woman battles unavoidable injury, physical exhaustion, and her own mental toughness to run from the top of mainland Australia to the bottom. 6500 kms. Spanning the most gruelling landscape on the planet, through some of the wildest weather imaginable, this heartwarming documentary celebrates failure, vulnerability, and the pursuit of a childhood dream. With the entire world watching every step, when everything and anything can happen, 150 proves that the only limits we have are the ones we place on ourselves.

Scars Unseen is a ‘triumph of the human spirit’ documentary following three women who have overcome domestic violence and are paying it forward. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the statistic of 1 in 4 women affected by domestic violence went up to 1 in 3 women. This inspiring documentary highlights each individual’s experience involving domestic violence, focusing not on the grim details of their trauma but rather on the tools and techniques that helped them to persevere on their healing journey. Scars Unseen aims to illuminate the power of healing, de-stigmatize victimhood, and encourage open communication about the causes, treatment, and prevention of abuse. This documentary focuses on the resiliency of three phenomenal women and encourages us all to be more trauma-informed. Scars Unseen is changing the conversation around domestic violence.

A young boy overcomes challenges set before him in pursuit of his love for creating art.

When fifteen year old Mercy faces the unimaginable, her courage and resilience come to the fore. What could have been the end of her story is only the start of a new journey.