James Schamus Movies

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...

Mr. Chu is an elderly widower who teaches tai chi chuan in Beijing. He moves to America to live with his son's family, but finds the cultural...

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

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

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 featuring interviews with director Ang Lee and co-writer/producer James Schamus. Produced for the "Eat Drink Man Woman" DVD Special...

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

Follows a day in the life of a young artist who longs for professional success and the attention of beautiful women, but who encounters only...

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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...

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...

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...