At GBH, we love showcasing New England stories from our own backyard! Created by our region’s own independent filmmakers, this collection of documentary films brings you stories that capture the beauty and culture of our historic corner of the country.
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Dukakis: Recipe for Democracy
Former presidential candidate and lifelong public servant Michael Dukakis reflects on democracy. -
My Own Normal
Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at age two, Alexander defies the odds and his parents’ fears. -
The Forest in the Trees
An ecologist's decades-long study yields wisdom for a society out of sync with the natural world. -
SAMLAND
An artist presents his liveable architectural wonderland on Little Cranberry Island in Maine. -
Signs from the Mainland
On Martha’s Vineyard, Jeffrey Mansfield traces a unique history where everyone spoke in sign. -
House of Light
Dr. Sally Snowman, the last keeper at Boston Light, bids farewell to her life’s cosmic calling. -
Quahoggers: Rhode Island's Iconic Shellfishermen
Rhode Island's Quahoggers keep a centuries-old shellfishing craft alive on Narragansett Bay. -
Within the Crystal Hills
An iron worker named Sawyer ventures into the White Mountains to find a precious diamond.
