Documentaries This Week in Marin worth going out for.

Most of what I'd send you to here starts at a trailhead and ends somewhere with a view of the water.

I keep track of documentaries in Marin and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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TIME AND WATER – Film Screenings

TIME AND WATER – Film Screenings Star Performer

Sat, Sep 12 · 12:30 PM

San Rafael

Glacial meditation on home

Pompei: Below the Clouds

Pompei: Below the Clouds Star Performer

Sat, Sep 12 · 1:30 PM

San Rafael

Poetic volcano documentary

Film Screening: Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World

Film Screening: Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World Star Performer

Sun, Sep 13 · 12:30 PM

San Rafael

Poetry & nature documentary

MARY OLIVER: Saved by the Beauty of the World Film Screening

MARY OLIVER: Saved by the Beauty of the World Film Screening Star Performer

Tue, Sep 15 · 4:30 PM

San Rafael

Poetry on the big screen

A SONG FOR THE SNOW LION-Theatrical Premiere

A SONG FOR THE SNOW LION-Theatrical Premiere One-time only

Thu, Sep 17 · 7:00 PM

San Rafael

Bhutanese cinema double feature

I SWEAR film screening

I SWEAR film screening

Sat, Sep 12 · 2:00 PM

Mill Valley

Documentary about resilience

CAT VIDEO FEST 2026

CAT VIDEO FEST 2026

Mon, Sep 14 · 4:45 PM

San Rafael

Funny felines for charity

I SWEAR

I SWEAR

Tue, Sep 15 · 4:15 PM

Mill Valley

Inspiring documentary portrait

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San Quentin Film Festival presents: Healing Through Hula

San Quentin Film Festival presents: Healing Through Hula One-time only

Fri, Sep 18 · 5:30 PM

San Geronimo

Documentary night with purpose

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Frequently asked questions

How are these documentaries in Marin chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

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