Chasing Waves and Courage in Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable
A documentary film about a disabled female athlete who builds courage within herself and seeks faith.

Yanni, a teenage Quebecer of Algerian descent, lives in a small town with his single mother. When a muslim family moves into town, he is forced by Nicolas, his bully, to commit a hateful act towards them. To Nicolas, this may only be a sick joke, but for Yanni it is the opportunity to prove to his opressor that he is on his side, hoping to not be his victim anymore. This film also tells the story of a teenager in search of his identity, lost between his origins and his adoptive country
A documentary film about a disabled female athlete who builds courage within herself and seeks faith.
Based on a true story, this sports movie is centered around a college football player.
Have a Good Trip offers a rather balanced look at psychedelic use. While its main narrative is the stories of recreational use by celebrities, it does delve into the medical history of psychedelics and its use in psychotherapy.
'The Mad Woman and the Feminist': This Spanish entry for the MiamisFF directed by Sandra Gallego handles a difficult conversation in a smart, memorable way.
If you mix religious rituals with dark mythology, the result will be effective, and the story powerful in 90% of the cases. That is exactly what happens at the beginning of The Vigil.
A family adventure film that features Hawaiian culture with a representative director and a diverse cast.