Umbrella... - Conceptual and observational but fundamentally a telling look at changes in China today, particularly between rural and urban society.

Uminchu: The Old Man and the East China Sea - Anthropological profile of an aged Japanese fisherman who fishes marlin using just a hand held line and spear.

Under Construction - In Santiago, Chile, a neighbor lives through the demolition of the house next door and the construction of a large building in the same place, over a two-year period.

The Underground Orchestra - Documentary profile of musicians who play on the sidewalks of Paris and in the Metro.

The Universal Clock - Is there an alternative to run-of-the-mill TV? The film introduces us to Peter Watkins, who for the last three decades has proven that quality TV may be made without compromise.

The Unquiet Death of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg - Focusing on the executions of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg - the "atom bomb spies" - this film examines a vivid era of American history.

Untold Desires - Powerful documentary about people with disabilities who struggle to be recognized as sexual beings, free to explore their sexuality and to lead sexually fulfilling lives.