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Spotlight: Doctors' Lives

As doctors around the world work day and night to fight COVID-19, watch these films and series that focus on the lives of doctors in and out of the hospital. Ranging from the nerve-wracking to the inspirational, these stories help us to understand the struggles that come with dedicating your life to caring for others.

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Spotlight: A Decade of Great Film from Asia

In honor of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’ve compiled a list of 12 of our favorite films over the past decade, from countries including Korea (which has really been knocking it out of the park lately), Japan, China, Vietnam, India, and New Zealand.

A Decade of Great Film from Asia
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Spotlight: SIFF Retrospective

This week we’re celebrating the Seattle International Film Festival by looking back at some of the award winning films from its 45-year history. For more SIFF award winners, visit the festival’s microsite, available May 14th - June 7th, in recognition of the festival’s originally scheduled dates, prior to its cancellation due to COVID-19.

SIFF Retrospective
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Spotlight: Actors: Irrfan Khan

Irrfan Khan, a beloved star of Bollywood and international films, passed away on April 29. We’ve curated a list of films that demonstrate his range; whether a villain or a leading man, he brings emotional depth and power to every role.

Actors: Irrfan Khan
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Spotlight: International Workers' Day

Wondering what to watch after streaming Parasite for the 15th time? Check out these 16 films based on the same themes of income and class inequality to celebrate International Workers’ Day (May 1st) !

International Workers' Day
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Spotlight: Earth Day Turns 50

This year, people around the world celebrated the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22nd during a global pandemic and mostly from their homes. Check out these amazing dramas and documentary films to be reminded how amazing – and how vulnerable – our home planet is.

Earth Day Turns 50
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Spotlight: Alone, Together

In these films, the characters are either physically alone or alone amongst others. Under the circumstances, the characters must navigate their solitary pasts in order to move forward. As millions of people worldwide are under lockdown, there may be lessons to be learned from the challenges these characters face as they reckon with their respective experiences of isolation.

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Spotlight: Virtual Voyages

If you are sick of staring at your living room walls, we feel your pain. Live vicariously through these films and travel down the Ligurian coast, through the Atacama desert, across the Pacific Ocean, or up the highest mountains in the world.

Virtual Voyages
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Spotlight: The Great Escape

If the constant barrage of bad news has you down, maybe a little escapism can help lighten your mood… Check out these feel-good films from around the world for an uplifting distraction from our current reality.

The Great Escape
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