Begin with a small window
A short documentary does not require a long evening. If you have ten minutes, choose a single place or process rather than trying to cover an entire region. Our film cards show running times so you can compare titles quickly.
Follow a question
Want to know how something is made? Start with Made by Hand. Curious about a place at an unusual hour? Try City Hours. Choosing by curiosity usually leads to a better first watch than choosing by popularity.
Leave room afterward
Some quiet films make more sense when you take a moment after the final image. Read the film notes, compare another title in the same series, or simply carry one detail into the rest of your day.