Kirsten Johnson Movies

A film that chronicles a young mans return to the streets where he grew up and the events that unfold after he reunites with a childhood friend.

An investigative and powerfully emotional documentary about the epidemic of rape of soldiers within the US military, the institutions that perpetuate...

Work in progress.

An innovative project in South Florida is raising academic achievement in public grammar schools by partnering teachers with artists to work together...

Documentary about French philosopher (and author of deconstructionism) Jacques Derrida, who sparked fierce debate throughout American academia.

Traces the life and mental illness of New York artist and photographer Ruth Litoff, and her sister's struggle to come to terms with her tragic...

Few can resist Venice's magical allure, but with more than 14 million visitors a year, Italy's glorious city of canals faces a number of threats....

An indictment of closeted politicians who lobby for anti-gay legislation in the US.

The Edge of Joy follows an ensemble cast of Nigerian doctors, midwives and religious leaders as they battle the world's highest maternal mortality...

The documentary follows the revival production of the Broadway musical including casting, rehearsals, and opening night.

"The Arc of Oblivion" explores a quirk of humankind: in a universe that erases its tracks, we humans are hellbent on leaving a trace. Set against the...

The haunting story of music executive Drew Dixon as she grapples with her decision to become one of the first women of color, in the wake of #MeToo,...

Women all over the world must struggle to receive proper care in order to survive pregnancy and childbirth.

It’s a medical breakthrough that might never have happened - if not for the persistence of one man. A woman is fighting cancer - with the help...

A rural American town suffering economically from factory closures finds an unconventional route to recovery with the help of MASS MoCA.

Through a unique, “mom-and-pop” style film festival, a small town in south Dakota celebrates its most famous native son, Oscar Micheaux,...

The Gift is a feature-length film exploring a major transformation in peoples' relationships with animals.

Filmmaker Julia Pimsleur used to make up elaborate lies about her brother Marc, rather than explain that he had dropped out of college, turned his...