Gold From Silver 

Mark Anthony Green was unable to connect all of the pieces in his debut feature film, leaving Opus as a middling entry in an already oversaturated genre.

Paris is Burning elevated drag and ballroom into the public consciousness and permanently impacted LGBT culture. However, the performers featured in the documentary didn't reap the rewards of their visibility.

Self expression among teenagers is explored in the live adaptation of Jerry Spinelli's novel of the same name.

The Invite is witty, dramatic, funny, and probably the best comedy released this year so far. 

A documentary film about a disabled female athlete who builds courage within herself and seeks faith.

Documented human suffering is never easy to view or read about and is understandably triggering for many people, but it can be educational, and education is a key to change. An overwhelming amount queer people worldwide (and in my own country) have it far worse than I could imagine, and documentaries such as Welcome to Chechnya bring issues to light that certain groups of people would never see.