James Schamus Movies

Jude, a college professor, is obsessed with Sophie, his student. She, in turn, is intrigued by his scholarly charm. Flirtation turns to lust and the...

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

Lola is part of “The Migrant Workers”, a Turkish drag queen troupe who perform to great acclaim. Lola’s gay little brother Murat,...

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...

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...

Adam, an awkward teen, spends a summer with his older sister, who is part of New York City's lesbian and trans activist scene. He meets the girl of...

In between caring for her mother, a young woman works part time at a prison. The rookie guard gets a chance to prove her mettle when she's tasked...

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

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

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

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...

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).

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

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

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

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...

Documentary on Ang Lee and his direction of the 1995 film 'Sense and Sensibility'.

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...