Crime & Punishment

Encounter darkness and light in these documentaries exploring criminality, courageous quests for justice and stirring tales of redemption.

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Kamay

The death of a young woman leads a Hazara family to look for answers and pursue justice on the eve of the Taliban’s takeover.

Dir. Shahrokh Bikaran, Ilyas Yourish / 2024 / 106 mins / France, Belgium, Afghanistan / Dari
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Never Get Busted!

A Texan narc turns maverick decriminalisation activist in this outrageous, colourful, hugely compelling saga set amid America’s drug and culture wars.
2024 / 105 mins / Australia / English
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The Perfect Neighbor

Winner of a Sundance Directing Award, this timely true-crime documentary exposes the racial violence at the heart of US society.
Dir. Geeta Gandbhir / 2025 / 97 mins / USA / English
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Songs Inside

A unique rehabilitation program connecting female prisoners to music offers a path to healing and hope in this sensitively told, award-winning documentary.

Dir. Shalom Almond / 2024 / 93 mins / Australia / English
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Surviving Malka Leifer

The inside story of a titanic struggle for justice – crossing years and international borders – within Melbourne’s Jewish community.

Dir. Adam Kamien / 2025 / 95 mins / Australia / English, Hebrew
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Zodiac Killer Project

One of history’s most notorious unsolved cases forms the basis for a humorously insightful investigation into the true-crime genre.

Dir. Charlie Shackleton / 2025 / 92 mins / USA, UK / English