James Schamus Movies

James’s film provides us with a thoughtful history of photography and the moving image that both pays tribute to the past and celebrates how...

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...

Deals with the lives of the three Irish Catholic McMullen brothers from Long Island, New York, over three months, as they grapple with basic ideas...

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

Just as Amelia thinks she's over her anxiety and insecurity, her best friend announces her engagement, bringing her anxiety and insecurity right back.

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...

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...

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

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

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

Over 30 filmmakers and friends of Strand Releasing have come together to honor the company’s indelible contribution to independent cinema over...

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

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...

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 short comedy in which David has no trouble keeping his girlfriend in line, until she actually turns up.

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

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...

Silva fulfills herself a dream: from Poland she flies to USA. With only a few hundred dollars she arrives in New York, incapable of the language. Not...

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

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