The Source Family
Take a time machine to the ‘70s in this documentary about the Source Family's radical experiment in utopian living. Their wild lifestyle, celebrity-hangout restaurant, rock band and hot women made Hollywood take note of their existence—but their controversial ideals and polygamist leader ultimately led to their demise. The film includes interviews, movies, photos and original music, offering a new glimpse into their world. Trip out, right? May 1
Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's
If Bergdorf Goodman is your idea of heaven, consider taking a quick break from shopping this summer to peep this peek into the retailer's fabulous and frenetic inner workings—including parties, windows, buyers, shoppers, and fashion idols. May 3
We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks
Here's a documentary about history that's unfolding even as the movie comes out: We Steal Secrets details the creation of Julian Assange's intensely controversial website, which made possible the largest security breach in American history. May 24
Stories We Tell
Oscar-nominated writer-director Sarah Polley serves as both this movie's filmmaker and a detective as she delves into the secrets kept by a family of storytellers. Through playful interviews, she elicits candid and contradictory answers to the same questions from each member about their family life. May 10
Venus and Serena
You might say that tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams are lightning rods for curiosity and debate. This doc takes us inside their public and private lives as they overcome adversity and draw strength from each other. May 10
Hating Breitbart
This flick looks deeply into the life and work of Andrew Breitbart, whose website challenged the notions of traditional political journalism. Look for the movie, like the man, to draw major debate. May 17
Free the Mind
Get ready for some brain candy: Two decades ago, one of the world's top neuroscientists, Richard Davidson, met the Dalai Lama, who encouraged him to apply the same methods he used to study depression and anxiety to the study of compassion and kindness. This doc shows the results of the scientist's studies as they relate to treating PTSD in returning Iraqi vets and kids with ADHD. May 3