Documentary Short Movies

1918
A Summer Day in Skagway
A Summer Day in Skagway
01918HD
Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on March 18th, 1918.
1970
The Blue Boat Initiative
The Blue Boat Initiative
01970HD
This documentary portrays the arrival in Chilean Patagonia of the intelligent buoy of The Blue BOAT Initiative, a project developed by...
1905
Battle of Snow on Rigi Summit
Battle of Snow on Rigi Summit
01905HD
A party of tourists ascending to the peak of the Rigi find a fresh fall of snow covering the summit. They soon divided into battalions, and bombard...
1917
Among the Holy Hindus
Among the Holy Hindus
01917HD
From the Ganges to the Himalayas is the sort of a journey that no one ever forgets. The good ship "Burton Holmes" will take your patrons on an...
2024
Black Girl in Bloom
Black Girl in Bloom
02024HD
St. Louis florist Darien Burress launches her small business while preparing to compete at Art in Bloom, the St. Louis Art Museum's annual festival...
2020
Springs of Hope
Springs of Hope
02020HD
Kallis, one of the inhabitants of the village explains the plight of the people in Sevvoor village and how they source their everyday drinking and...
1903
Departure of the Diligence
Departure of the Diligence
01903HD
The chief event of the day at Grimsel Hospice.
1901
Panorama of Lake of Lucerne
Panorama of Lake of Lucerne
01901HD
1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
2023
Brighton: A Bird's Eye View
Brighton: A Bird's Eye View
102023HD
Bird's are often considered 'rats of the sky'. That's just not true. A short documentary on the Birds of Brighton.
1904
Snow Avalanche on the Schreckhorn
Snow Avalanche on the Schreckhorn
01904HD
1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
1970
To See One's Self
To See One's Self
01970HD
Born in Ozan, Arkansas in 1933, White traveled the world observing and documenting the Black experience from Nigeria to France to Chicago. He arrived...
1916
The Murderous Moros of Mindanao
The Murderous Moros of Mindanao
01916HD
Travelogue released on the 29th of May, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.
2026
En recuerdo a John Berger
En recuerdo a John Berger
02026HD
2023
LIMITLESS: Victor Wembanyama's Journey to the NBA
LIMITLESS: Victor Wembanyama's Journey to the NBA
72023HD
"LIMITLESS", is an original documentary about 7'5 French basketball star Victor Wembanyama and his journey to becoming the projected #1 overall pick...
1901
Eagleswing Panorama of the Wetterhorn
Eagleswing Panorama of the Wetterhorn
01901HD
1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith
2022
A Friend is A Blessing
A Friend is A Blessing
02022HD
At a mobile home park in small-town Northern California, five best friend retirees navigate their golden years with grace, humor, and wisdom, and...
1944
Weekly Review No. 169 - New Zealand Soldiers and Polish Children
Weekly Review No. 169 - New Zealand Soldiers and Polish Children
01944HD
This 1944 newsreel documents arrivals at a Wellington wharf from the Middle East: New Zealand soldiers and Polish children. For the refugees it was...
1971
The Craftsmen: Bob Godfrey - Film Animator
The Craftsmen: Bob Godfrey - Film Animator
01971HD
Bob Godfrey shared his deep passion for animation.
1966
Life in Australia: Sydney
Life in Australia: Sydney
01966HD
Sydney's population had just reached three million, and while its skyline was not as tall as it is today, it was already on its way to become a...
1970
Descending a Steep Rockfaced Mountain Side
Descending a Steep Rockfaced Mountain Side
01970HD
1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.