A still from the documentary film JULIA's STEPPING STONES

JULIA’S STEPPING STONES Now on Netflix

JULIA’S STEPPING STONES recounts the path Julia Reichert took to becoming a filmmaker: her upbringing and education, the joy she found working in radio, and her interest in working people and the women’s movement, which led to the making of her first film, Growing Up Female.

An audience member wearing headphones at a performance of 32 SOUNDS

Documentary Experience 32 SOUNDS Comes to Duke

On Saturday, January 25 and Sunday, January 26, 2025, Oscar-nominated documentarian Sam Green will present 32 SOUNDS at Duke University’s Reynolds Industry Theater.

Two volunteers direct film festival patrons

Volunteer Spotlight

Volunteers are the backbone of Full Frame. Each year they donate more than 3000 hours in support of our mission: spotlighting documentary filmmakers and fostering community and conversation.

2024 Festival Sponsors

The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival is a program of Duke University’s Center for Documentary Studies