James Schamus Movies

A haunting psychological thriller based on one of America's most infamous figures. After the Waco siege, a chilling plan brews in the mind of army...

A chronological look at films by, for, or about gays and lesbians in the United States, from 1947 to 2005, Kenneth Anger's "Fireworks" to "Brokeback...

This documentary short takes you inside the fascinating world of film preservation and restoration.

Tells the history and importance of The National Film Registry, a roll call of American cinema treasures that reflects the diversity of film, and...

Twenty years after the modern world's most notorious child murder, the legacy of the crime and its impact are explored.

A love story between a Jamaican immigrant and his wife that turns bittersweet when the search for the American dream goes awry.

Jackie and Michael are coworkers at a large law firm. They decide to meet at Jackie's for dinner one night.

A three-part feature in which Cultural Critic/Film Journalist Tasha R. Robinson interviews three key members of the filmmaking team. The first...

Documentary on the cast and crew, stunts, special effects, and score of 'Hulk' (2003).

A look at director Ang Lee's work on 'Hulk' (2003).

An intimate exploration of the circumstances surrounding the incarceration of Native American activist Leonard Peltier, convicted of murder in 1977,...

Sophie comes to New York from France with the intention of joining a man she met a few months before. She finds herself alone in the apartment of the...

A documentary about the influential independent film production company The Shooting Gallery.

A directionless teenager (Aesha Waks) becomes involved with a headstrong runaway (Summer Phoenix) and her drug-dealing brother (Sam Rockwell).

Manhattan, 1996. All mental hospitals must cut their patient load by a third, and LaRue (Will Keenan) is sent out onto the streets with "chronic...

In the wake of his big brother’s violent death, 13-year-old Dayveon struggles to find his way in an economically depressed Arkansas town. With...

Documentary on the characters and themes of the 1995 film 'Sense and Sensibility'.

Set against a backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Palestinian rapper Kareem and his singer girlfriend Manar struggle, love and make music...

A look at the history of this popular character. The piece begins by examining the character's origin in depression-era America, glossing over the...

An astronaut is forced to make an impossible decision after an incident with her co-pilot leaves an indelible stain on a mission in the days leading...