Point of View | July 2025

Narcissa Wright live streams her quest to be the world's fastest Legend of Zelda player. But when her isolated digital existence begins to crack, will she choose between the real world or being seduced again by the glow of the computer screen?
In Colombia's most consequential election, Black activist Francia Marquez rises from rural organizer to presidential candidate, challenging centuries of racial and social exclusion. Filmed over fifteen years, this intimate portrait captures how Marquez transforms a grassroots movement into a powerful force for change, inspiring millions to reimagine their nation's future and their place within it.
As Ethiopia's largest Chinese-run industrial park attempts an ambitious expansion, three women find themselves at the heart of a changing nation. A determined Chinese director pushes for 30,000 new jobs, while a local farmer and factory worker face the promise and painful realities of rapid industrialization. Their interwoven stories reveal the complex human dimensions of global development.
Turning 21, Samuel wants his independence. Yet every rite of passage is fraught with challenges and social barriers. Seizures and uncontrollable movements. Inaccessible housing. Degrading ableist encounters. "No one tells you how to be an adult," he says, "let alone an adult with a disability." Can a community of disability activists help him follow his dreams?
In this Academy-winning film, Maya Lin: A Clear Strong Vision, Freida Lee Mock chronicles a decade in the life of this visionary artist. The Vietnam War Memorial was one of the most controversial monuments of its time. Architect-sculptor Maya Lin was thrust into the eye of the storm when her design for the memorial was chosen. Withstanding bitter attacks, the 21-year-old college student held her ground with clarity and grace. As with the Vietnam War Memorial, Maya Lin's work ask viewers to respond on a human level--to bring their thoughts and emotions to the piece. Lin's connection to the environment and love of topography can be seen in her work: Juniata Peace Chapel and the Webber House. Based on Martin Luther King, Jr.'s quote, "justice rolls down like waters," Maya Lin uses water to tie the elements together in her design for the Civil Rights Memorial. In addition to her architectural work, Lin also creates private sculptures.