Documentaries

This essential documentary from filmmakers Lewis Arnold and Chris Nelson exposes surfing’s hidden links to Cancer Alley and the devastating impact of the wetsuit world’s toxic addition to Neoprene.

A bold, imaginative documentary from Documental Productions, featuring The Pelican Project, and led by learning-disabled artists reclaiming their heritage with power and playfulness.

Celebrating the fans and their cameras, as much as the band – this film is a celebration of live music, Fugazi and fandom.

David Attenborough takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean.

Sound artist, nature beatboxer and composer Jason Singh performs his live soundtrack to John Grierson’s monumental silent documentary film Drifters.

The New Exonians is a powerful documentary that captures the diverse experiences of migrant communities in Exeter, exploring their journeys of resilience, adaptation, and success.

In this Sundance-selected documentary, Englishman Nik and his Norwegian wife Maria attempt to forge a new life on a farm in her homeland’s lush woodlands. Their goal is to live sustainably, putting as little strain upon the planet as possible. But when the family suffers a tragedy, Nik’s resolve to continue on this singular mission is severely challenged and the ‘normal’ world comes knocking. Can they maintain some version of this idyll or is it a paradise out of reach?

Exeter’s Heritage Harbour Festival presents Wind, Tide & Oar; a compelling exploration of engineless sailing and the lives of those who navigate the seas without relying on auxiliary power.

Whatever their reason for picking up a bat, from going for gold to improving dementia symptoms these octogenarians (and one glorious centenarian) share the passion of Ping Pong in this celebration of tenacity of the human spirit as it is a meditation on mortality.